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Michael D Post1, Ronald J Schenk2, Ross Fargnoli1
1Physical Therapy, Good Shepherd Penn Partners, Philadelphia, USA.
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|November 29, 2023
Summary
This case series suggests that directional preference (DP) based on repeated end-range neck movements, particularly rotation, can effectively manage neck pain. The cervical flexion rotation test (CFRT) shows promise as a baseline for assessing mechanical changes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Biomechanics
Background:
- Neck pain is common, yet understanding its pathophysiology and functional impact is limited.
- Movement-based diagnoses like directional preference (DP) are established for lumbar spine but lack support in cervical spine guidelines.
- No published case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of cervical spine management guided by a rotation DP.
Keywords:
cervical flexion rotation testdirectional preferencemckenzie methodmechanical diagnosis and therapyneck painupper cervical spine
