This is an excellent review article - clear, readable and highly relevant. It highlights the high densities and complex arrays of spindles found in cervical muscles, especially amongst slow twitch muscle fibres, concluding that these receptors play an important role in head/neck position sense. This information is processed in tandem with that from the vestibular system and inaccurate information from either will affect head/neck position sense. There is limited information concerning the efficacy of treatment programmes. As the article concludes that head/neck position sense is affected by fatigue, pathology (e.g. whiplash) and considerably decreased levels of function, it is useful reading for neurorehabilitation therapists.
Bobath Concept: Theory and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation
Authored by members of the British Bobath Tutors Association, Bobath Concept: Theory and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation is a practical illustrated guide that offers a detailed exploration of the theoretical underpinning and clinical interventions of the Bobath Concept.
This book guides the reader through general principles to more specific application of neurophysiological principles and movement re-education in the recovery of important areas, including moving between sitting and standing, locomotion and recovery of upper limb function.