test for cervical instability

Test For Cervical Instability (Instability “Clearing” Tests)

What is Test for Cervical Instability? Testing for cervical instability involves a range of diagnostic exams and physical assessments to determine if the neck’s vertebrae and supporting structures are abnormally mobile or misaligned. These tests may include X-rays, MRI or CT scans, flexion-extension X-rays, and physical examinations. A healthcare professional may recommend testing for cervical…

Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test

Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test(CFRT):

Description The cervical flexion-rotation test(CFRT) is a form of manual examination test that helps in the diagnosis of neck pain-related conditions. It is an easily applied clinical test for dysfunction C1-C2 cervical spine. The cervical spine movement at the C1-C2 level is for nearly 50% of the rotation of the cervical spine.The sensitivity of the…

Beighton score

Beighton score

Objective Disadvantages Etiology Clinical Use Components of a Beighton scale Left Right Passive dorsiflexion as well as hyperextension of the fifth MCP joint beyond 99 degrees 1 1 Passive apposition of a thumb to a flexor aspect of a forearm 1 1 Passive hyperextension of an elbow beyond 10° 1 1 Passive hyperextension of a…

Yergasons Test

Yergasons Test

Yergason’s test is a physical examination test used to check your biceps tendon, mainly the long head of the biceps tendon. The biceps muscle tendon connects your biceps muscle to the top of your shoulder joint. This test can also help to examine a tear in your transverse humeral ligament, SLAP tear, and biceps tendonitis….