RT Book, Section
A1 Dutton, Mark
SR Print(0)
ID 1192598126
T1 The Craniovertebral Region
T2 Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e
YR 2023
FD 2023
PB McGraw Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781264259076
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1192598126
RD 2023/12/05
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  craniovertebral  segments.Describe  the  biomechanics  of  the  craniovertebral  joints,  including  coupled  movements,  normal  and  abnormal  joint  barriers,  and  kinesiology.Perform  a  comprehensive  history  and  systems  review  for  the  craniovertebral  region.Perform  a  detailed  examination  of  the  craniovertebral  musculoskeletal  system,  including  palpation  of  the  articular  and  soft  tissue  structures,  specific  passive  mobility  tests,  passive  articular  mobility  tests,  and  stability  tests.Evaluate  the  total  examination  data  to  establish  a  diagnosis.Apply  appropriate  manual  techniques  to  the  craniovertebral  joints,  using  the  correct  grade,  direction,  and  duration.Describe  intervention  strategies  based  on  clinical  findings  and  established  goals.Evaluate  intervention  effectiveness  to  progress  or  modify  intervention.Plan  an  effective  home  program  and  instruct  the  patient  in  this  program.Help  the  patient  to  develop  self-reliant  intervention  strategies.