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  1. Cranio‐cervical Flexion Test - Physiopedia

    • The Craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) is a clinical test of neuromotor control including the activation and endurance of the deep flexors of the cervical spine. This test involves the subject performing a "yes" l… See more

    History

    The test has evolved over fifteen years. Based on the concept of how altered motor control and … See more

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    Purpose of The Test

    The CCFT tests the neuromuscular control of the control of the deep cervical flexor muscles, the longus capitis, and colli. The test also assesses endurance of the deep cervical flex… See more

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    Technique

    The patient is positioned on the table in a supine crook lying position, with the neck in a neutral position. The neutral position of the neck can be visually determined by maintainin… See more

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    Testing Position

    The PBU will provide feedback and direction to the patient to perform the required stages of the test: 1. The patient is instructed to move the head vertically (as if saying ‘yes’… See more

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  1. Purpose: To assess the contribution of neural tension to the patient's symptoms. Test Position: Supine. Performing the Test: Patient actively performs upper cervical nod. Examiner passively flexes lower cervical spine. A reproduction of pain or other neural symptoms in the thoracic spine is a positive test. A stretching sensation is normal.
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    In neck flexion, a normal range of motion is 40 to 80 degrees, which is measured by a device called a goniometer. This shows how far you can move your neck without experiencing pain, discomfort, or resistance. Healthy joints, muscles, and bones help to maintain a normal range of motion.
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    The deep neck flexor endurance test can be useful in the assessment of neck pain or headache with hypothesized impaired isolated muscle endurance of the deep neck flexors. To conduct the test have your patient in supine hook lying …

     
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  5. Craniocervical Flexion Test | Cervical Motor Control …

    The Craniocervical Flexion Test is a performance test to assess for a cervical motor control impairment of the deep neck flexors.

  6. Deep Neck Flexor Stabilisation Protocol - Physiopedia

    Objective: Craniocervical flexion is a low load test and assesses a subject’s ability to slowly perform and hold a precise upper cervical flexion action without any voluntary flexion of the mid and lower cervical spine.

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    Aug 24, 2024 · Lhermitte sign. a positive test is specific, but not sensitive, for cervical spinal cord compression and myelopathy. test is positive when cervical flexion or extension leads to shock-like sensation radiating down the spinal …

  8. Cervical Examination - Physiopedia

    Cranial cervical flexion and neck flexor muscle endurance tests may be use in assessing movement coordination impairments, and algometric assessment of pressure pain threshold may be useful in staging chronicity of neck pain.

  9. Neck Flexion Exercises: Rotation, Extension, and …

    Sep 9, 2019 · Neck flexion exercises can offer quick relief for neck pain and tightness, help to build muscle strength, and restore mobility. Do these exercises in short sessions throughout the day, as part...

  10. Clinical Assessment of the Deep Cervical Flexor …

    The craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) is a clinical test of the anatomical action of the deep cervical flexor muscles, the longus capitis, and colli.

  11. Craniocervical Flexion Test (CCFT) - The Student …

    Craniocervical Flexion Test (CCFT) Purpose: To assess the ability of utilizing the deep neck flexors (rectus capitis anterior, rectus capitis lateralis, longus colli, longus capitis). Test Position: Supine, hooklying.

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