Neck Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines

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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 recommendations related to: diagnosis and classification, examination, and treatment/interventions.  These recommendations will be supported with a grade of evidence based on [see article]

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.