Cervical Spine Red Flag Checklist and Risk Calculator

Reviewed by Dr. Krishna, Lead Consultant Physiotherapist at Proper Care Physiotherapy · Updated

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Cervical Manual Therapy Vascular Screening Checklist

Cervical Manual Therapy Vascular Screening Checklist

For physiotherapists before cervical mobilization or cervical spine manipulation

Important: This tool is for clinical screening support only. It does not diagnose vascular pathology, stroke, arterial dissection, or neurological disease. If serious red flags are present, avoid cervical manipulation and refer for medical assessment.

1. Serious Red Flag Symptoms

2. 5D Symptoms

3. 3N Symptoms

4. Neurological Symptoms

5. Trauma History

6. Vascular Risk Factors

7. Mechanical Neck Pain Features

Checklist curated and reviewed by Dr. Krishna (PT)

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