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Vaishali Ladva
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Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test = CFRT:
What is the purpose of the Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test = CFRT? What is Evidence of the Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test = CFRT? Differential Diagnosis of the...
Test for first rib mobility:
Although the first rib would normally be included with an assessment of the thoracic spine, the examiner [ therapist ] should always test for the...
Sharp Purser Test:
This Sharp Purser test assesses the integrity of the joint of Atlanto-Axial & more notably for the stabilizers of the dens on the Atlas vertebra....
Transverse Ligament Stress Test:
What is the Purpose of the Transverse Ligament Stress Test? How do you perform of the Transverse Ligament Stress Test? What are the symptoms when...
Special tests for Vertigo & Dizziness
Vertigo and dizziness can be caused by a variety of factors, and specialized tests are required to diagnose the underlying cause. Some of the commonly...
Test for cervical instability:
Instability in the cervical spine is most commonly the result of ligament damage [ transverse ligament, Alar ligaments], bone or joint damage [ fracture or...
Static vertebral artery tests:
These Static vertebral artery tests are used to check the pathology of the vertebral artery. This clinical test is applied by to therapist when the...
Vertebral Artery Test = VAT:
The vertebral artery test = VAT is used in physiotherapy to test the vertebral artery blood flow to the brain, then searching for the symptoms...
Special tests for upper neuron lesions:
In addition to the tests below, positive pathological reflexes [ Babonski, Hoffman ], hyperreflexia of the deep tendon reflexes & clonus may indicate cervical myelopathy....
Special test for the vascular signs:
Vertebral & internal carotid artery testing is an important component of the cervical spine assessment in cases where end range mobilization & manipulation treatment techniques...