Cervical Stabilization - Rotation

Professional Rationale
This is a mid-level stabilization exercise that is particularly useful with patients presenting with segmental hypomobility, general ROM loss, or positional dysfunction.

Client Rationale
This is a cervical stabilization exercise that helps to strengthen the stabilizing rotators of the neck and helps to promote segmental motion.



Instructions

• Keep shoulder blades down and together.
• Slide head upwards and tuck chin slightly down.
• Take partial weight of the head off the pillows and slowly turn head to look at your shoulder.
• Move slowly.
• Lie on your side with your head supported on a pillow in a neutral position.
• Do not experience any pain or strain.
• Do not allow shoulder or chest to move.
• Do not allow chin to poke forward.

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