Dr. Lori Dewald, EdD, ATC, CHES, F-AAHE Kaplan University ...

Dr. Lori Dewald, EdD, ATC, CHES, F-AAHEKaplan University

AJ Duffy, III, MS, ATC, PTWidener University

Dewald 2010 Copyrighted




CervicalThoracicLumbar

Sacral/Coccyx











Brachial plexus

Lumbar plexus

Sacral plexus


RootsTrunksDivisionsCordsBranches




VertebraeCurvaturesMusclesLigamentsNervesDermatomes



Flexion of cervicalExtension of cervicalLateral flexion to right and leftCervical rotationHyperextension of torsoFlexion of torsoLateral flexion to right and leftRotation of torso










Flexion of cervicalExtension of cervicalLateral flexion to right and leftCervical rotationHyperextension of torsoFlexion of torsoLateral flexion to right and leftRotation of torso
























Primary complaintMechanism of injurySymptomsDisability due to injuryRelated medical history



Bony structuresSoft tissue

Skin temperaturePulsationSwellingPoint tendernessCrepitusDeformityMuscle spasmSensation



Passive ROMActive ROMResistive ROM



Of injury site for:DeformitySwellingDiscolorationHypertrophy/AtrophySurgical scarsGait analysis


MyotomesReflexesDermatomes







RestIce/CryotherapyGentle StretchingImproving Range of MotionIncreasing Strength once ROM has been achieved




















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