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== <br> Discussion &amp; Background<br>  ==
== <br> Discussion &amp; Background<br>  ==
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More specifically, in the paragraphs that follow, there will be a review of the levels and grades of evidence associated with different treatments in the management of neck pain, diagnosis based on impairments and functional limitations, and recommendations for treatment based on levels of current evidence.<br>  
More specifically, in the paragraphs that follow, there will be a review of the levels and grades of evidence associated with different treatments in the management of neck pain, diagnosis based on impairments and functional limitations, and recommendations for treatment based on levels of current evidence.<br>  


All information is based on: Childs J, Cleland J, Elliott J, Deydre T, Wainner R, Whitman J, et al. Neck Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health From the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(9):A1-A34.<ref>Childs J, Cleland J, Elliott J, Deydre T, Wainner R, Whitman J, et al. Neck Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health From the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(9):A1-A34.</ref><br>
All information is based on: Childs J, Cleland J, Elliott J, Deydre T, Wainner R, Whitman J, et al. Neck Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health From the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(9):A1-A34.<ref>Childs J, Cleland J, Elliott J, Deydre T, Wainner R, Whitman J, et al. Neck Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health From the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(9):A1-A34.</ref><br>  


== Grades &amp; Levels of Evidence<br> ==
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== Neck Pain Diagnosis, Examination, and Intervention<br> ==
== Diagnosis &amp; Classification Recommendations ==


The following recommendations are based on expert opinion
== Examination Recommendations ==


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== Intervention &amp; Treatment Recommendations ==
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| '''Impairment Based Category'''
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| '''Impairments of Body Function'''
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Neck Pain with mobility deficit:


*Cervicalgia
*Pain in thoracic spine


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*Unilateral neck pain
*Neck motion limitiation
*Referred UE pain may be present
*Symptom onset linked to awkward movement or position
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*Limited cervical ROM
*Pain reproduced at end range of AROM and PROM
*Restricted segmental mobility
*Neck and neck-related UE pain reproduced with provocation of involved segments
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*Cervical mobilization or manipulation
*Thoracic mobilization or manipulation
*Stretching exercise
*Coordination, strengthening, and endurance exercise
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Neck Pain with Headache
*Headache
*Cervicocranial Syndrome
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Neck pain with Movement
*Coordination Impairments
*Sprain and Strain of Cervical Spine
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Neck Pain with Radiating Movement
*Spondylosis
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== Recommendations  ==
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== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed])  ==
== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed])  ==

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Discussion & Background
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The purpose of this clinical guideline is to describe the evidence based physical therapy practice including diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and assessment ofoutcome for musculoskeletal disorders related to neck pain that are commonly managed with orthopaedic physical therapy techniques. 

More specifically, in the paragraphs that follow, there will be a review of the levels and grades of evidence associated with different treatments in the management of neck pain, diagnosis based on impairments and functional limitations, and recommendations for treatment based on levels of current evidence.

All information is based on: Childs J, Cleland J, Elliott J, Deydre T, Wainner R, Whitman J, et al. Neck Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health From the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(9):A1-A34.[1]


Diagnosis & Classification Recommendations[edit | edit source]

Examination Recommendations[edit | edit source]

Intervention & Treatment Recommendations[edit | edit source]

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References
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  1. Childs J, Cleland J, Elliott J, Deydre T, Wainner R, Whitman J, et al. Neck Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health From the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(9):A1-A34.