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- Title
Use of Translatoric Mobilization in a Patient with Cervical Spondylotic Degeneration: A Case Report.
- Authors
Creighton, Douglas S.; Viti, James; Krauss, John
- Abstract
Cervical spondylotic changes have been found in more than 80%. of persons over the age of 55 years Advanced spondylotic changes can narrow the: vertebral and intervertebral foramina and restrict cervical mobility This case report describes movement analysis and the clinical decision-making used prior to the application of translatoric rnobilization to an 80-year-old male with seven movement restriction secondary to cervical spondylosis. Joint specific non-rotatory mobilization techniques were use to increase cervical range of motion. Left cervical rotation improved by 60; right rotation by 30; and backward bending by 22. Medical literature regarding conservative treatment options for cervical spondylosis make no mention of referral to an orthopedic manual physical therapist for movement analysis or for manual intervention using translatoric mobilization techniques. This case demonstrates the potential effectiveness of non-rotational mobilization techniques in a patient with significant movement restriction due to seven cervical spondylosis. Translatoric mobilization was effective in reducing symptoms, increasing cervical ROM, and improving function in this patient.
- Subjects
CERVICAL spondylotic myelopathy; MANIPULATION therapy; DEGENERATION (Pathology); SPINAL osteophytosis complications; VERTEBRAL artery; CERVICAL vertebrae; PHYSICAL therapy; ORTHOPEDICS
- Publication
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy), 2005, Vol 13, Issue 1, p12
- ISSN
1066-9817
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1179/106698105790835813