Measurement of the Pressure Applied During Motion Palpation and Reliability for Cervical Spine Rotation

The pressure applied during motion palpation for cervical spine rotation is light to moderate. It can vary tenfold (4-41 N/cm2) and remain reliable for identifying a fixation as long as the kinematics of the test are standardized. (J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2005;28:000-000)