In this section, a number of physical-diagnostic examinations are described, which can be seen as supplementary within the framework of the examination of the spine. One could classify them as ‘discipline-exceeding examinations’, when the main target group for this book is physicians.
The additional examination of the cervical spine originates from manual therapy. This examination can give more specific information when localising pain and mobility at the segmental level. This examination is only used during in vivo anatomy, as it is a good method to distinguish between bony and soft tissue parts in the neck region, and to investigate range of motion.
Currently, no images are yet available, due to the discussion about the added value to not yet specialised physicians of using this physical-diagnostic examination in patients.
The examination for detection of a muscular imbalance originates from the areas of physiotherapy and Cesar therapy.