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Range of Motion Norms

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Quickly refer to this reference for range of motion norms when assessing different parts of the body.
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Cervical Proprioceptive Measurement Tool

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
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.
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Clinical Effects of Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Activation in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A total of 30 participants with chronic neck pain were enrolled in the study. To be included in the study they needed to meet the following criteria: have neck pain lasting >3 months, have a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of <15 points, have symptoms not exacerbated by exercise, no surgical history, not be taking […]
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The Effect of Three Exercise Approaches on Health-Related Quality of Life, and Factors Associated with its Improvement in Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors of the present study wanted to determine if neck-specific exercise (NSE), neck specific exercise with a behavioral approach (NSEB), or physical activity prescription (PPA) improved health related quality of life (HRQoL) in people with whiplash associated disorders (WAD). They also wanted to determine which approach was most effective for this goal. The authors […]
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Non-Pharmacological Management of Persistent Headaches Associated with Neck Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration (2019)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Two types of headache are associated with neck pain according to the authors: tension type and cervicogenic headache. Studies examining other types of headache were not included in these guidelines. A multidisciplinary expert panel conducted a systematic review which included studies examining non- pharmacological interventions for persistent headaches associated with neck pain. Randomized controlled trials, […]
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Exercises for Acute Neck Pain

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This document is a perfect handout after an initial evaluation or consultation for someone with neck pain. The document describes a general method for managing neck pain at home.
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Deep Neck Flexor Strengthening

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This is a simple yet effective resource that outlines deep neck flexor strengthening with instructions for dosage and how to progress difficulty over time.
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