The assessment of the cervical spine. Part 1: Range of motion and

J Bodyw Mov Ther · Jan 2011

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The assessment of the cervical spine. Part 1: Range of motion and proprioception.

Neck pain and headache of cervical origin are complaints affecting an increasing number of the general population. Mechanical factors such as sustained neck postures or movements and long-term "abnormal" physiologic loads on the neck are believed to affect the cervical structures and compromise neck function. ⋯ The complicated structure of the cervical spine however, makes it difficult for any clinician to obtain reliable and valid results. The aim of the first part of this systematic critical review is to identify the factors influencing the assessment of range of motion and proprioception of the cervical spine.

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- Nikolaos Strimpakos.
- Department of Physiotherapy, TEI Lamias, 3rd Km Old National Road Lamia-Athens, Lamia 35100, Greece. nikstrimp@teilam.gr
- J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2011 Jan 1;15(1):114-24.
AbstractNeck pain and headache of cervical origin are complaints affecting an increasing number of the general population. Mechanical factors such as sustained neck postures or movements and long-term "abnormal" physiologic loads on the neck are believed to affect the cervical structures and compromise neck function. A comprehensive assessment of neck function requires evaluation of its physical parameters such as range of motion, proprioception, strength and endurance/fatigue. The complicated structure of the cervical spine however, makes it difficult for any clinician to obtain reliable and valid results. The aim of the first part of this systematic critical review is to identify the factors influencing the assessment of range of motion and proprioception of the cervical spine.Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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