According to evidence (specifically the Thomas et al article…

According to evidence (specifically the Thomas et al article) that provides guidance to help PTs identify risk factors for a cervical arterial dissection, which of the following is most predictive of a non-ischemic symptom of arterial dissection in progress warranting physical therapists to use caution with cervical manipulation?

A patient experiencing chronic pain is seeing a physical the…

A patient experiencing chronic pain is seeing a physical therapist for an initial evaluation. The patient requests education about surgical options to manage pain symptoms. What evidence based statements can the therapist include in their patient education to satisfy the patient’s request.

The therapist finds the following test (being performed belo…

The therapist finds the following test (being performed below) to be positive for reproducing the patient’s symptoms as highly severe and irritable (8-9/10). Based on this information, he attempts to perform some cervical lateral glides with a mobilization with movement (MWM) with an aide. He is concerned about the severity and irritability of this patient’s symptoms, but wishes to perform a “flossing/slider” technique to assist the patient. Which of the following would be the best intervention strategy based on this information?