A male incumbent worker industrial database. Part II: Cervical spinal physical capacity.
METHODS
Quantified cervical physical examination data are provided for a group of 160 incumbent railroad workers from four laboring crafts.


OBJECTIVE
The subjects were tested for cervical mobility and strength, according to standardized protocols as part of a comprehensive physical examination and functional testing procedure to establish normative data associated with the axial musculoskeletal system.


RESULTS
Tri-planar cervical inclinometric mobility norms are provided, as are sagittal and coronal isometric cervical strength data.
Mayer
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.
Gatchel
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Keeley
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Mayer
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Richling
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D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000502:physiology*; D016208:Databases, Factual; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007537:Isometric Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000502:physiology; D009790:Occupations; D010808:Physical Examination; D011890:Railroads; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012016:Reference Values