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What is the typical onset of pain associated with cervical facet joint dysfunction?
What is the typical onset of pain associated with cervical facet joint dysfunction?
- Sudden and/or gradual onset (correct)
- Gradual onset only
- Intermittent onset
- Sudden onset only
What is the typical pattern of pain experienced with cervical facet joint dysfunction?
What is the typical pattern of pain experienced with cervical facet joint dysfunction?
- Unilateral neck pain without radiation past the shoulder (correct)
- Radiating pain past the shoulder
- Bilateral neck pain
- Diffuse, generalized neck pain
Which of the following functional limitations is NOT commonly associated with cervical facet joint dysfunction?
Which of the following functional limitations is NOT commonly associated with cervical facet joint dysfunction?
- Difficulty driving
- Difficulty with related neck movements
- Difficulty reaching overhead (correct)
- Difficulty looking up
What is the MOST effective pain-alleviating factor for cervical facet joint dysfunction?
What is the MOST effective pain-alleviating factor for cervical facet joint dysfunction?
Which special test is considered the most sensitive for identifying cervical facet joint dysfunction as a source of neck pain?
Which special test is considered the most sensitive for identifying cervical facet joint dysfunction as a source of neck pain?
What is the MAIN purpose of performing segmental muscle palpation in the assessment of cervical facet joint dysfunction?
What is the MAIN purpose of performing segmental muscle palpation in the assessment of cervical facet joint dysfunction?
Which of the following combinations of special tests would provide the HIGHEST specificity for identifying cervical facet joint dysfunction as the source of neck pain?
Which of the following combinations of special tests would provide the HIGHEST specificity for identifying cervical facet joint dysfunction as the source of neck pain?
Which of the following is NOT considered a common conservative management approach for cervical facet joint pain?
Which of the following is NOT considered a common conservative management approach for cervical facet joint pain?
Which of the following physiotherapy interventions is LEAST likely to be included in the management of cervical facet joint pain?
Which of the following physiotherapy interventions is LEAST likely to be included in the management of cervical facet joint pain?
What is the MAIN goal of the multimodal management approach for cervical facet joint pain?
What is the MAIN goal of the multimodal management approach for cervical facet joint pain?
What percentage of clients with chronic neck pain may have cervical facet joint dysfunction as a primary source of pain?
What percentage of clients with chronic neck pain may have cervical facet joint dysfunction as a primary source of pain?
Which segment in the cervical spine is most commonly symptomatic in cases of cervical facet joint dysfunction?
Which segment in the cervical spine is most commonly symptomatic in cases of cervical facet joint dysfunction?
What radiological changes are often noted in cases of cervical facet joint dysfunction?
What radiological changes are often noted in cases of cervical facet joint dysfunction?
Which condition is NOT listed as a common pathoanatomic diagnostic label used for differential diagnosis of cervical spine facet joint dysfunction?
Which condition is NOT listed as a common pathoanatomic diagnostic label used for differential diagnosis of cervical spine facet joint dysfunction?
Among the options, which is a common pathophysiological diagnostic label associated with cervical spine facet joint dysfunction?
Among the options, which is a common pathophysiological diagnostic label associated with cervical spine facet joint dysfunction?
Which of the following is NOT a common pathophysiological mechanism associated with cervical spine facet joint dysfunction?
Which of the following is NOT a common pathophysiological mechanism associated with cervical spine facet joint dysfunction?
