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*The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension.  
*The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension.  
*The position should be held for 10-20 seconds.  
*The position should be held for 10-20 seconds.  
*A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. {{#ev:youtube|GN-yvAYFIig|300}}
*A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. {{#ev:youtube|GN-yvAYFIig|300|right}}


== Evidence  ==
== Evidence  ==

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Purpose
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Test for hypermobility of the atlantoaxial articulation.

Technique [1][edit | edit source]

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  • The patient is placed in a supine postion with the Therapist supporting the patient's head with the palms and 3rd-5th fingers.
  • The Therapist then places the index fingers between the occiput and spinous process of C2, so the index fingers are over the neural arch of the C1 vetebra.
  • The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension.
  • The position should be held for 10-20 seconds.
  • A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. 

Evidence[edit | edit source]

Provide the evidence for this technique here

Resources[edit | edit source]

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References
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  1. ↑ Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

     2.  Atlantoaxial Articulation. Retrieved June 1, 2009, from Professional Health Systems Web site:
 http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php