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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Cervical range of motion"”.
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Interrater and intrarater reliability of the Acumar™ digital inclinometer for measurement of cervical range of motion in children with torticollis
The purpose of this study was to determine the interrater and intrarater reliability of a digital inclinometer used to measure cervical spine range of motion in children or infants who have a diagnosis of torticollis. This was a methodological study in which children and infants from one to …
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Lífaflfræðilegar mælingar og hreyfimat á hálsvöðvum einstaklinga sem hafa fengið höfuðhögg
… a concussion has resulted in about 10-25% of people developing Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), after their symptoms have not resolved within weeks following impact. Currently, there is no clear physical explanation for PCS. One proposed explanation for the persisting symptoms of PCS is an …
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Effectiveness of individualized physical therapy in treating subjects with neck pain
There is sparse scientific evidence in support of physical therapy for patients with neck dysfunction. Clinical studies investigating treatment effectiveness of neck pain have come under criticism for their unclear or nonstandardized treatment protocols, insensitive outcome measures, and …
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Cervical influence on dizziness and orientation
The overall aim of the work was to examine the influence of cervical biomechanical conditions on movement performance, to study musculoskeletal findings accompanying possible cervicogenic dizziness and to evaluate the influence of cervical proprioception on head orientation. Two devices, measuring …
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Quantification of Cervical Spine Motion During Application of a Rigid Cervical Immobilization Collar
<p>Objective: The purpose of this study was to quantify the amount of cervical range of motion (ROM) that occurred during application of a rigid cervical immobilization collar and the amount of cervical active range of motion (AROM) available after application.</p> <p>Design and Setting: We …
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The Effects of Frequent Smartphone Use on Children’s Upper Posture and Pulmonary Function
… an increase in sedentary lifestyle as a result of the rising utilization of technology, i.e. smartphones. With the prolonged use of smartphones, increased concerns have been raised regarding constant neck flexion, neck movements limitation, and decreases in pulmonary function due to potential …
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The Effects of Wearing Headscarves on Cervical Spine Proprioception and Range of Motion
… Wearing the headscarf is a part of an essential religious practice by females in Islamic cultures. Regular wear of the headscarf might have an influence on cervical proprioception and range of motion (ROM). The cervical spine is unique in providing multidirectional movement as …
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Skirtingų kineziologinio teipavimo metodų poveikis mokytojams, patiriantiems kaklinės stuburo dalies skausmus /
ABSTRACT Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine Bachelor Degree of Physiotherapy EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT KINESIO TAPING METHODS FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS WITH NECK PAIN Physiotherapy Bachelor's Thesis The Author: Dominykas Kizys, the 4th year …
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Investigation of head repositioning accuracy as a measure of cervicocephalic kinaesthetic sensibility in patients with chronic neck pain
The majority of people can expect to experience neck pain in their lifetime and some will go on to develop prolonged or repetitive episodes of neck pain or related symptoms. These persistent complaints have become a major cause of disability around the world. Although chronic ‘mechanical’ neck pain …