23 Questions
Which technique is used to improve upper cervical mobility and decrease headaches?
OA Flexion
What is the patient position for the CT Junction Extension technique?
Sitting on a chair with normalized sitting posture
Which handhold is used for the Rotation Mobilization technique?
Therapist forms pinch grip with thumb and index finger of the right hand on the spinous process of T1
What is the direction of mobilizing force for the Rotation Mobilization technique?
Anterior/superior
Which technique is used to improve cervicothoracic junction extension?
CT Junction Extension
What is the patient position for the OA Flexion technique?
Supine with head in neutral position
Which handhold is used for the CT Junction Extension technique?
Therapist forms pinch grip with thumb and index finger of the right hand on the spinous process of T1
What is the direction of movement for the CT Junction Extension technique?
Posterior/inferior
Which technique is used for upper cervical hypomobility?
Neutral position
What is the patient position for the Rotation Mobilization technique?
Supine with head in neutral position
Which technique is used to improve cervical flexion or extension?
Central Posterior-Anterior Vertebral Pressures
Which technique is used to improve cervical extension when performed on both sides?
Unilateral Posterior-Anterior Vertebral Pressures
Which technique is used to improve cervical sidebending and rotation when performed on one side?
Unilateral Posterior-Anterior Vertebral Pressures
Which technique is used for any painful movement of the cervical spine?
Lower Cervical Distraction Technique
What is the patient position for the Central Posterior-Anterior Vertebral Pressures technique?
Patient prone, forehead on towel roll, neck relaxed
What is the patient position for the Unilateral Posterior-Anterior Vertebral Pressures technique?
Patient prone, forehead on towel roll, neck relaxed
What is the patient position for the Lower Cervical Distraction Technique?
Supine with enough support under head to place area of spine to be treated in a neutral flexion / extension position
What is the patient position for the Anterior glide technique?
Patient prone, forehead on towel roll, neck relaxed
What is the PT handhold for the Central Posterior-Anterior Vertebral Pressures technique?
Thumbs are tip to tip, index fingers grasp level of vertebra
What is the PT handhold for the Unilateral Posterior-Anterior Vertebral Pressures technique?
Thumbs are tip to tip, index fingers grasp level of vertebra
Which type of oscillatory technique lasts for 10-20 seconds and consists of 1-3 bouts?
Oscillatory I
Which type of sustained technique lasts for 3-5 seconds and consists of 8-10 bouts?
Sustained II
Which type of sustained technique lasts for 10 seconds and consists of 8-10 bouts?
Sustained III
Test your knowledge on cervical spine treatment techniques with this quiz. Learn about the use of Central Posterior-Anterior Vertebral Pressures to improve cervical flexion or extension. Explore various diagnoses, patient positions, and comparable signs related to cervical spine issues.
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