Ankylosis of the Head Neck and Spine

Definition:
Arthritis of the head neck and 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
  • Pain and stiffness in the head, neck and spine
  • Loss of ROM in the neck and spine
Causes
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Possible immune mechanism
Treatment
  • Neck and spine ROM and stretching
  • Postural program
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Ankylosis of the 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

Ankylosis of the Head Neck and Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

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