Assesses for cervicothoracic-related musculoskeletal pathology.
VBI Stress Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T20:47:06+00:00Assesses for adequate vertebral artery blood flow to the brain.
O’donoghue Maneuver
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T20:49:09+00:00Assesses for muscle strain or ligamentous sprain in the cervical region.
Head-Neck Differentiation Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T20:51:53+00:00Assesses for cervicogenic dizziness.
Dix-Hallpike Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T20:53:31+00:00Assesses for involvement of the posterior semicircular canal in BPPV.
Scalene Cramp Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T20:55:05+00:00A self-performed tests that assesses for scalene strain.
TMJ 3 Knuckle Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T20:57:12+00:00Assesses temporomandibular joint mobility.
Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T20:58:36+00:00Assesses hypomobility or dysfunction of the upper cervical spine, specifically at the C1-C2 segment.
Cervical Hyperflexion
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T20:59:46+00:00Assesses for the presence of cervical myelopathy.
Brudzinski’s Sign
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T21:01:58+00:00A reflexive knee and hip flexion associated with cervical flexion that raises suspicion for myelopathy.
Anterior Shear Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T21:03:14+00:00Assesses for atlantoaxial instability via evaluation of the transverse ligament.
Transverse Ligament Stress Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-02-21T16:27:40+00:00Assesses hypermobility or instability of the atlantoaxial articulation.
Cervical Distraction Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-02-21T16:23:40+00:00Assesses for cervical radiculopathy through long-axis traction of the cervical spine.
Lateral Shear Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T21:09:38+00:00Assesses for craniocervical instability through the application of lateral forces at the C1–C2 level.
Alar Ligament Stress Test
The PHYSMedU Team2024-05-06T21:05:48+00:00Assesses alar ligament integrity and upper cervical stability.
Rust’s Sign
The PHYSMedU Team2024-02-21T16:25:44+00:00An observation wherein the patient is supporting their cervical spine and head, signifying instability.