Your patient has acute joint trauma to the cervical spinal facets.Every time she attempts neck motions,there is increased pain and muscle guarding.A possible way to maintain integrity in the contractile units of the muscles is to:
A) Apply cold.
B) Do PROM to the cervical spine.
C) Apply heat.
D) Reverse muscle action using gentle scapular motions.

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Reverse muscle action can be used to maintain integrity in the contractile units of the muscles. The patient can perform gentle scapular motions to engage the muscles and maintain muscle strength without aggravating the joint trauma. Applying cold or heat may temporarily alleviate pain, but it does not address maintaining muscle integrity. PROM to the cervical spine should be avoided in the early stages of acute joint trauma as it can cause further damage.

Your Patient Has Acute Joint Trauma to the Cervical Spinal