Cervical Sprain and Strain Overview
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What is a common cause of cervical sprain and strain?

  • Poor posture and sleeping habits (correct)
  • Falling from a height
  • Overconsumption of caffeine
  • Inadequate water intake
  • Which of the following is NOT considered an unusual non-musculoskeletal sign or symptom in a client with chronic cervical sprain and headache?

  • Vertigo
  • Decreased strength and endurance of superficial neck muscles (correct)
  • Dysarthria and dysphagia
  • Loss of consciousness
  • What is a common feature of altered neck muscle activation dysfunction in neck pain?

  • Increased neck flexibility and movement velocity
  • Decreased head steadiness and rigid trajectory of head movement (correct)
  • Enhanced directional specificity
  • Overactivity of deep cervical flexors
  • Which muscle groups are often affected in cervical sprain and strain?

    <p>Upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and cervical paraspinal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pain is typically associated with cervical sprain and strain?

    <p>Localized neck pain with referred pain not beyond the shoulder girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group is NOT mentioned as being adaptively shortened in cases of altered neck muscle activation dysfunction?

    <p>Rectus Femoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of posture is mentioned as a possible cause of cervical sprain and strain?

    <p>End-range static posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key components of multimodal management for cervical spine sprain according to Hudgins et al. (2020)?

    <p>Early mobilisation and return to function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are positive provocative tests used for in cervical sprain and strain diagnosis?

    <p>Evaluating muscle and joint tenderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended intervention for deep cervical flexor muscle activation dysfunction?

    <p>Skilled isolated muscle activation training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common approach to the management of acute and/or chronic neck pain associated with specific conditions?

    <p>Multimodal management approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activities can contribute to the development of cervical sprain and strain?

    <p>Repetitive movements at work and sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is often associated with Myofascial Trigger Points in cervical sprain and strain?

    <p>Occipital and frontal headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy provides short-term benefits for cervical sprain and strain?

    <p><strong>Electrophysical agent</strong>: Superficial heat/ice therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does neck pain typically respond in cervical sprain and strain?

    <p>Aggravates with movements affecting muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may happen to specific muscles post-trauma in cervical sprain and strain?

    <p>They may shrink in size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is associated with generalised stiffness in cervical sprain and strain?

    <p>Neck region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of myofascial pain syndrome?

    <p>Pain originating from trigger points in muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is commonly associated with myofascial trigger points causing referred pain to the upper extremity, head, and face?

    <p>Trapezius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hyperirritable area within a taut band of skeletal muscle known as in myofascial pain syndrome?

    <p>Myofascial trigger point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can trigger point formation be associated with?

    <p>Trapezius strain associated with repetitive stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In myofascial pain syndrome, what impacts the overall perceived pain intensity but not cervical range of motion?

    <p>Active MTrP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a standard assessment for myofascial trigger points in muscles from C2-C7?

    <p>Manual palpation in resting posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What finding would be indicative of a positive test during manual palpation of myofascial trigger points?

    <p>Localized increase in baseline pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a red flag sign or symptom when assessing a client with cervical sprain caused by a low-impact motor vehicle accident occurred 1 week ago?

    <p>Non-progressive asymmetrically decreased reflexes in upper extremity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by referred pain patterns that are not specific to dermatome references?

    <p>Myofascial trigger points (MTrP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly seen in the neck and often causes referred pain to the upper extremity, head, and face?

    <p>Trapezius muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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