RT Book, Section
A1 Dutton, Mark
SR Print(0)
ID 1192599113
T1 The Cervical Spine
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=1192599113
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  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.