Neck Pain

Maj John D. Childs, Joshua A. Cleland, James M. Elliott, Deydre S. Teyhen, Julie M. Whitman, Bernard J. Sopky, Joseph J. Godges, Timothy W. Flynn, Maj Robert S. Wainner

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this second set of clinical practice guidelines on neck pain, linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these practice guidelines is to describe evidence-based orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice and provide recommendations for (1) examination and diagnostic classification based on body functions and body structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, (2) prognosis, (3) interventions provided by physical therapists, and (4) assessment of outcome for common musculoskeletal disorders.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(9):A1-A34. doi:10.2519/jospt.2008.0303

KEY WORDS: APTA, cervical spine, clinical practice guidelines, ICD, ICF, Orthopaedic Section

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents neck pain clinical practice guidelines linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).

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