14/10/2022
Deep neck flexor stabilization using the TNT and functional integration.
People with neck pain and poor cervical stabilization can benefit by incorporating cervical basic cervical stabilization strategies targeting the longus colli as part of a cervical spine rehabilitation program. The concept of improving the endurance of the deep cervical neck flexors and decreasing tone of the suboccipital muscles is supported well in past research articles and is beneficial in a variety of cervical spine conditions.
In this 1st video, Dr. Pribila demonstrates a strategy for patients to utilize which can target the deep cervical flexors by using the Total Neck Trainer and the 2nd video demonstrates how to integrate them into daily functional activity. The limitation of utilizing the 1st direct approach is the potential of poor carry over with functional activities such as dressing or tying their shoes. When this happens abnormal recruitment and compensatory patterns can cause pain with activity. When the patient is taught additional integrated functional exercises they can confront a painful movement pattern and decrease the pain response. The patient is now empowered to alter damaging habitual movement patterns resulting in an improved therapeutic outcome.
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