Ankylosis of the Cervical Spine

Definition:
Arthritis of the cervical spine, resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Chronic pain and stiffness in the neck
  • Pain is severe at rest and improves with activity
Causes
  • Chronic inflammatory disease
  • Possible immune mechanism
Treatment
  • Cervical spine ROM and stretching
  • Postural program
Ankylosis of the Cervical 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

Ankylosis of the Cervical Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

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