Cervical

Question 1

Cervical flexion rotation test for? How to perform?

Answer 1

Atlantoaxial joint dysfunction

Supine, flex patient cervical spine, rotate both directions

Also indicative of cervicogenic headache

Question 2

Distraction test for? How to perform?

Answer 2

Nerve root compression

Sitting, hands under patient’s chin and occiput upward distraction

Question 3

Vertebral artery test for? How to perform?

Answer 3

Vertebral artery compression

Supine, patient head into extension, lateral flexion, rotation

Positive if dizziness, nystagmus, slurred, speech, loss of consciousness