Cervical/Neck Fracture

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the cervical/neck.

Symptoms
  • Severe pain
  • Point tender to fracture point
  • Pain in shoulders or arm
Causes
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Falls
  • Sudden, severe twist to the neck
  • Severe blow to the neck
Treatment
  • A period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Postural program
  • Neck stabilization exercises
Cervical/Neck Fracture Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Neck Support For Pillow

Cervical/Neck Fracture Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit