Cervical and Thoracic Mobilizations on the NPTE PT Final Exam

A quick and easy video about cervical and thoracic mobilizations and the coupling patterns that it involves. There are certainly a number of nuances that make this a much more complicated topic. Check out spinerf.org/wp-... for TONS more info about this topic. www.dropbox.co...

[@meller13]

The PDF hurts my brain in so many ways. Welcome to 2021. Thx for sharing anyway.

[@vincentiathompson3367]

This video made me hype! 😅Thanks to this video, I finally understand this concept. You're awesome Dr Crane!!!

[@dongrekapil]

Video presentation on patient performed will make more clear

[@mohammedfawzy41]

excellent presentation . Thanks

[@natalialopez-lopera4172]

I have a confusion,Sullivan 2014 states: Cevical SB and Rot occurs same direction.Lumbar/thoracic SB and Rot opposite direction....Not like you just explained that Cervical and Thoracic side bend and rotate to same direction.please explain...TIA!

[@otto3967]

Hi. are you done with NPTE?

[@t.des4580]

glide- S-superior A-anterior L- lateral
for flexion of C5 C6 - glide C5 SAL
for extension of C5 C6- glide C6 SAL
opening of right C5C6 - right C5 SAL
closing of right C5C6- right C6 SAL

[@t.des4580]

also - ipsilateral rotation will lead to ipsilateral opening
where as - ipsilateral lateral flexion will lead to ipsilateral closing
when rotation and lateral flexion occur simultaneously then we have to consider lateral flection movement as it over power the rotational effect

[@marcusconway4]

The angle of the articular surface angle and orientation varies at every level of the cervical.

[@JGringo4]

Thanks for the video. Heads up on the link for the biomechanics pdf not working

[@zalak16desai]

So essentially if I perform opening at the articular surfaces for eg: between T9 and T10 , using the T9 , as the part being mobilized, would that cause relative closing between T8 and T9? I hope I could convey my doubt clearly.

[@t.des4580]

great video thanks

[@palakkaur3681]

very well explained

[@faisalhilaby]

How about with flexion and extension??

[@mitamoon]

Thank you so much for the explanation .. so helpful!!

[@divyakommalapati302]

Yes therapyed says opposite for thoracic and lumbar.. So confused now

[@edgarurilov5335]

yes I got that too, Divya have you figured out which one is correct?

[@psjfree9974]

​@@edgarurilov5335still waiting ?