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Cervical Motor Control Part 2 - Assessing More Than Deep Neck Flexors

September 19, 2016 by Sian Smale

Part 2 focusses on the range of clinical tests we have to measure both coordination and endurance of the deep cervical extensors and flexors. The aim of this blog is to expand our knowledge beyond the craniocervical flexion test and how they lead into rehabilitation principles.

Cervical Motor Control Part 1 - Clinical Anatomy of Cervical Spine

September 07, 2016 by Sian Smale

This is the first of a 4-part series discussing motor control deficits in the cervical spine. The focus is to broaden your knowledge about the deep stabilising muscles of the neck, how they are assessed and how to design rehabilitation programs beyond DNCF exercises. First up - a review of the clinical anatomy.