RT Book, Section A1 Dutton, Mark SR Print(0) ID 1173422541 T1 The Cervical Spine T2 Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 5e YR 2020 FD 2020 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260143874 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1173422541 RD 2024/03/29 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 in order 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.