Table 1. Outcomes of cervical active range of motion, thoracic kyphotic angle, cervical lordosis angle, and manual muscle tests

Measures Initial 6 weeks
VAS At rest: 3/10 cmWith activity: 6/10 cm At rest: 0/10 cmWith activity: 0/10 cm
Flexion 48° 57°
Extension 25° 58°
Lateral flexion Right: 18°, Left: 20° Right: 26°, Left: 27°
Rotation Right: 54°, Left: 51° Right: 65°, Left: 68°
Thoracic kyphotic angle 22° 28°
Cervical lordosis angle –15°
Deep cervical flexors (strength) 2+/5 4/5
Deep cervical extensors (strength) 2+/5 4/5
Upper trapezius (strength) Right: 3/5, Left: 3/5 Right: 4+/5, Left: 4+/5
5/5, normal strength; 4+/5, able to hold against moderate to strong resistance; 4/5, able to hold against moderate resistance; 4-/5, able to hold against slight to moderate resistance; 3+/5, able to hold against minimal resistance; 3/5, able to hold against gravity but not against additional minimal resistance applied manually; 2+/5, moves through partial range of motion against gravity.