PHTY301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Anatomical Terms Of Motion, Physical Therapy
Document Summary
Clinical reasoning in treatment of cervical spine disorders. If pain is primary issue then it must be addressed first. Advice re neck position work sleep and arm support. Movement impairment disorders: aim: assist recovery of normal spinal function and improve mobility, compressive patterns are most common. Passive mobilization treatment technique selection: accessory or physiological techniques selection based on. Ability of patient to adopt treatment position. Pattern of movement restriction not as important as in lumbar spine: weight bearing vs non weight bearing techniques. Weight bearing techniques; lower irritability, patient in comfortable sitting, ease of reax. Non weight bearing techniques; high irritation m/s guarding, cannot relax: compressive patterns. Consider the effects of posture on movement and address if indicated. Check mobility in related regions functional cx to t4, longstanding cx restriction, reduced flow of movement into upper thoracic. Significant degeneration into cervical spine functional rotation from thoracic. Cervical radiculopathy: compression of nerve root can initially be pain free.
