Eval Tool

Cervical Proprioceptive Measurement Tool

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Brain InjuryOrthopaedics

References:

  • Treleaven, J., Jull, G., & Sterling, M. (2003). Dizziness and unsteadiness following whiplash injury: characteristic features and relationship with cervical joint position error. Journal of rehabilitation medicine, 35(1), 36-43.
  • de Vries, J., Ischebeck, B. K., Voogt, L. P., Van Der Geest, J. N., Janssen, M., Frens, M. A., & Kleinrensink, G. J. (2015). Joint position sense error in people with neck pain: a systematic review. Manual therapy, 20(6), 736-744.

Concussion and cervicalgia are often accompanied by cervical proprioceptive deficits. This document creates a simple way to measure, document, and access proprioceptive deficits. The document includes instructions for performance and information needed to effectively scan into documentation. This printable eval tool is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Brain Injury and Orthopaedics. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I assess cervical proprioception after concussion?
  • What is a normal cervical joint position error measurement?
  • How can I document cervical proprioceptive deficits in patients with neck pain?

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