Test: C1-C2 Cervical Rotation Test

Video Link

Background/Purpose

Procedure

This tests assess the rotation between C1 and C2. Patient is placed on the table supine with arms at sides. The patient's neck is placed in full cervical flexion passively by the clinician. The patient is then instructed to rotate the neck to either side as far as possible. Goal is 40 degrees bilaterally.
Performed: Unilaterally

Dialog

Patient is placed on the table supine with arms at sides. The patient's neck is placed in full cervical flexion passively by the clinician. The patient is then instructed to rotate the neck to either side as far as possible.

Criteria

• 40 degrees of cervical rotation.

Measurement

40.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail