27 Questions
What is a common cause of cervical sprain and strain?
Poor posture and sleeping habits
Which of the following is NOT considered an unusual non-musculoskeletal sign or symptom in a client with chronic cervical sprain and headache?
Decreased strength and endurance of superficial neck muscles
What is a common feature of altered neck muscle activation dysfunction in neck pain?
Decreased head steadiness and rigid trajectory of head movement
Which muscle groups are often affected in cervical sprain and strain?
Upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and cervical paraspinal muscles
What type of pain is typically associated with cervical sprain and strain?
Localized neck pain with referred pain not beyond the shoulder girdle
Which muscle group is NOT mentioned as being adaptively shortened in cases of altered neck muscle activation dysfunction?
Rectus Femoris
Which type of posture is mentioned as a possible cause of cervical sprain and strain?
End-range static posture
What is one of the key components of multimodal management for cervical spine sprain according to Hudgins et al. (2020)?
Early mobilisation and return to function
What are positive provocative tests used for in cervical sprain and strain diagnosis?
Evaluating muscle and joint tenderness
What is a recommended intervention for deep cervical flexor muscle activation dysfunction?
Skilled isolated muscle activation training
What is the common approach to the management of acute and/or chronic neck pain associated with specific conditions?
Multimodal management approach
Which activities can contribute to the development of cervical sprain and strain?
Repetitive movements at work and sports
What symptom is often associated with Myofascial Trigger Points in cervical sprain and strain?
Occipital and frontal headache
Which type of therapy provides short-term benefits for cervical sprain and strain?
Electrophysical agent: Superficial heat/ice therapy
How does neck pain typically respond in cervical sprain and strain?
Aggravates with movements affecting muscle contraction
What may happen to specific muscles post-trauma in cervical sprain and strain?
They may shrink in size
Which region is associated with generalised stiffness in cervical sprain and strain?
Neck region
What is the characteristic feature of myofascial pain syndrome?
Pain originating from trigger points in muscles
Which muscle is commonly associated with myofascial trigger points causing referred pain to the upper extremity, head, and face?
Trapezius
What is a hyperirritable area within a taut band of skeletal muscle known as in myofascial pain syndrome?
Myofascial trigger point
What can trigger point formation be associated with?
Trapezius strain associated with repetitive stress
In myofascial pain syndrome, what impacts the overall perceived pain intensity but not cervical range of motion?
Active MTrP
What is considered a standard assessment for myofascial trigger points in muscles from C2-C7?
Manual palpation in resting posture
What finding would be indicative of a positive test during manual palpation of myofascial trigger points?
Localized increase in baseline pain
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?
Non-progressive asymmetrically decreased reflexes in upper extremity
What is characterized by referred pain patterns that are not specific to dermatome references?
Myofascial trigger points (MTrP)
What is commonly seen in the neck and often causes referred pain to the upper extremity, head, and face?
Trapezius muscle
Learn about the characteristics and physical examination findings of cervical sprain and strain, common neck injuries caused by trauma, poor posture, and daily activities. Explore how these conditions are diagnosed through muscle and joint tenderness assessments and provocative tests.
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