Dropped Head Syndrome Treated with Physical Therapy Based on the Concept of Athletic Rehabilitation

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Representative exercises of our AR-PT (phase III) for the present patient. (a) Thoracic extension with head resting on a foam roller. The goal of this exercise was to mobilize and control the cervical and upper thoracic regions while her head was stabilized. The lower thoracic and lumber regions also were consciously controlled with anterior pelvic tilting so that the desired sitting position was under the patient’s own control. This exercise corresponded to the phase III ➁➂➃ programs. (b) Spinal extension within the submaximal active range of motion. The goal of this exercise was to activate cervical and upper thoracic regions while her head was stabilized under her own control. Both suboccipital flexion and pelvic anterior tilt were controlled throughout this movement. This exercise corresponded to the phase III ➀➁➂ programs.

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