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UNIT 5 CERVICAL SPINE AND FACE SPECIAL TEST
Unit 5 Cervical Spine and Face Special Test PTAP 125 Winter 2010
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
02/28/2010

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Compression Test
Definition
Narrowing of neural foramen, pressure on the facet joints, or muscle spasms by increasing symptoms
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Distraction Test
Definition
Narrowing of neural foramen, pressure on the facet joints, or muscle spasms by decreasing symptoms
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Dix-Hallpike Test (Hallpike Test)
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Begnign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
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Mobility of the First Rib Test
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Test for hypomobility in the first rib. Test for tight scalenes which may cause Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Vertebral Artery Test (Cervical Quadrant Test)
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Partial or complete occlusion of the vertebral artery, positive test is a contrindication for cervical traction and joint mobilization
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