The Lateral Neck Flexor Endurance Test: Normative Values in the Young Adult Population

Unilateral muscular deficits have been identified in individuals with neck pain, although no unilateral clinical tests have been described in the literature. Assessment of lateral neck flexor endurance may allow identification of abnormal unilateral muscle function. The lateral neck flexor (LNF) endurance test, where an individual holds their head parallel to the ground while side-lying, may be a clinical option. We sought to (1) determine inter-rater reliability of the LNF endurance test, and (2) establish normative LNF values in healthy individuals.

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - March 14, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Brian T. Swanson, Heather M. Bromaghin, Nate Bubacy, Austin Messick, Larissa Tinker Source Type: research