Cervical Spine Injury

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - November 10, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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Brad is a 65 year old patient presents to physical therapy after falling 3 feet from a step stool at home. The patient denies any pain initially however, has developed neck pain and stiffness. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?

A. Initiate cryotherapy and education to avoid movement

B. Provide gentle mobilizations to the cervical spine

C. Refer the patient for diagnostic imaging

D. Exercise the upper extremities and trunk

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