Test: Passive Supine Cervical Rotation Test

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test assess the ability to passively rotate the cervical spine. Patient lays supine on the table with their arms at their sides. The patient's head is passively rotated by the physician to either side. The goal is 80 degrees of rotation of each side. An inability to get the full ROM may indicate a cervical joint or soft-tissue dysfunction that needs to be addressed.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lays supine on the table with their arms at their sides. The patient's head is passively rotated by the physician to either side.

Criteria

• Rotation of 80 degrees bilaterally.

Measurement

80.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail