TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Cervical Spine A1 - Dutton, Mark PY - 2023 T2 - Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e AB - CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe the anatomy of the vertebrae, ligaments, muscles, and blood and nerve supply that comprise the cervical intervertebral segment.Describe the biomechanics of the cervical spine, including coupled movements, normal and abnormal joint barriers, kinesiology, and reactions to various stresses.Perform a detailed objective examination of the cervical musculoskeletal system, including palpation of the articular and soft tissue structures, specific passive mobility tests, passive articular mobility tests, and stability tests.Perform and interpret the results from combined motion testing.Assess the static and dynamic postures of the cervical spine and implement the appropriate intervention.Apply manual therapy techniques using the correct grade, intensity, direction, and duration.Evaluate intervention effectiveness to progress or modify the intervention.Plan an effective home program, including spinal care, and instruct the patient in this program.Help the patient to develop self-reliant intervention strategies. SN - PB - McGraw Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/06 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1192599113 ER -