Utilization of the Cervical Flexion Rotation Test to Confirm Rotation Directional Preference in People With Neck

Michael D Post1, Ronald J Schenk2, Ross Fargnoli1

  • 1Physical Therapy, Good Shepherd Penn Partners, Philadelphia, USA.

Cureus
|November 29, 2023
PubMed
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.