The Effects Of Cervical Mobilization

Joint mobilization: In the stroke individuals included in the mobilization group, Grade 3 Central Posterior-Anterior (CPA) passive joint mobilization was applied with the Maitland method starting from the upper cervical region towards the lower cervical region, in 3 sets, 2 minutes and 1 minute rest.

The patient lies comfortably in the supine position. The therapist's forearms are supported on the treatment table, with the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints flexed to approximately 45 degrees. After the therapist places his hands on the area where the patient's suboccipital muscles connect the occiput, he asks the patient to relax and rest his head on his fingers. Therapist pays attention to positioning the fingertips in suboccipital area No traction is performed during this technique. The position is maintained until the patient is relaxed. This treatment takes approximately 3-4 minutes.