A physical therapist is evaluating a 50-year-old female pati…
A physical therapist is evaluating a 50-year-old female patient that presents to physical therapy through direct access. The patient complains of neck pain and reports she was involved in a minor motor vehicle accident 3 days ago. She states that she did not initially feel discomfort, but over the past two days her neck pain progressively worsened. On examination you note right cervical rotation is 40 degrees, left cervical rotation is 35 degrees. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?