L15 Evidence for Neck Pain Treatment

Question 1

evidence for acute neck pain supports what interventions at what level?

Answer 1

C weak evidence
mobilizing/stabilizing exercises
laser
short term cervical collar

Question 2

evidence for chronic neck pain supports what interventions at what level?

Answer 2

Moderate B
intermittent cervical traction
stretching/strengthening
c/s t/s mobilization and manipulation
education and counseling

Question 3

contraindications to traction

Answer 3

vertebral fracture
vertebral dislocation
hypermobility
disease (systemic)
infection
vertebral artery dysfunction

Question 4

benefits of manual cervical traction

Answer 4

stretch muscles and joints
enlarge intervertebral space
create centripetal force on disc
increase joint proprioception
relieve compression
improve arterial/venous/lymphatic flow

Question 5

cervical traction CPR

Answer 5

peripheralization with mobility testing
+ shoulder abduction test
age 55+
+ ULTTA
+ cervical distraction test
3 factors = 79.2%
4 factors = 94.8%
% chance of success with traction and exercise resolving symptoms