Contracture of Head Neck and Spine

Definition:
A muscle contracture is a permanent shortening of a muscle or joints in the head, neck, and spine. It is usually in response to prolonged hypertonic spasticity in a concentrated muscle area. Contractures are essentially muscles or tendons that have remained too tight for too long, thus becoming shorter. Once they occur they cannot be stretched or exercised away; they must be released with orthopedic surgery.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Stiffness in the neck
  • Loss of ROM in the neck
Causes
  • Spastic cerebal palsy
  • Burn scars
  • Torticollis
  • Cervical fusion
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises to neck
  • Postural program
Contracture of Head Neck and Spine 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

Contracture of Head Neck and Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit
  • Curl Press
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Hummers