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What is the main purpose of the extension-rotation (ER) testing?
What is the main purpose of the extension-rotation (ER) testing?
- To assess the range of motion in the cervical spine
- To measure the strength of the cervical spine muscles
- To evaluate the flexibility of the neck muscles
- To provoke pain arising from the cervical facet joints (correct)
What is the main purpose of the manual palpation for segmental muscles?
What is the main purpose of the manual palpation for segmental muscles?
- To measure the strength of the cervical spine muscles
- To evaluate the flexibility of the neck muscles
- To assess the range of motion in the cervical spine
- To identify the tenderness and spasm in the muscles located over each facet joint (correct)
What is the purpose of the anteroposterior accessory movement assessment of the facet joint?
What is the purpose of the anteroposterior accessory movement assessment of the facet joint?
- To evaluate the flexibility of the neck muscles
- To assess the range of motion in the cervical spine
- To provoke pain arising from the cervical facet joints (correct)
- To identify the tenderness and spasm in the muscles located over each facet joint
What is the main goal of the multimodal management approach for cervical spine facet joint pain?
What is the main goal of the multimodal management approach for cervical spine facet joint pain?
What is the role of radiofrequency nerve ablation/denervation in the management of cervical spine facet joint pain?
What is the role of radiofrequency nerve ablation/denervation in the management of cervical spine facet joint pain?
Which of the following is NOT a common conservative management approach for cervical spine facet joint pain?
Which of the following is NOT a common conservative management approach for cervical spine facet joint pain?
What is the estimated prevalence of cervical facet joint dysfunction in clients with chronic neck pain?
What is the estimated prevalence of cervical facet joint dysfunction in clients with chronic neck pain?
Which cervical spine segments are the most common symptomatic areas for facet joint dysfunctions?
Which cervical spine segments are the most common symptomatic areas for facet joint dysfunctions?
Where are radiological changes of facet joint dysfunctions often noted in the cervical spine?
Where are radiological changes of facet joint dysfunctions often noted in the cervical spine?
What is the relationship between radiological changes and pain symptoms in cervical facet joint dysfunctions?
What is the relationship between radiological changes and pain symptoms in cervical facet joint dysfunctions?
Where can the reader find information on the common aetiologies, differential diagnosis, and radiological features of facet joint disorders?
Where can the reader find information on the common aetiologies, differential diagnosis, and radiological features of facet joint disorders?
What is the purpose of the 'Learning activity' section in the provided text?
What is the purpose of the 'Learning activity' section in the provided text?
