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Cervical Spine Red Flag Checklist And Risk Calculator

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Krishna 📅 Jun 09, 2026

Author / Clinical Review

Dr. Krishna

Lead Consultant Physiotherapist

Qualification: MPT
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)

Clinical References

These references support the clinical education on this page. They do not replace an individual assessment or medical advice from your treating doctor.

  1. World Health Organization: Rehabilitation World Health Organization
  2. NICE NG59: Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
  3. Proper Care anonymized outcomes: Back pain physiotherapy in Katraj Proper Care Physiotherapy
  4. AHA/ASA stroke rehabilitation guidance American Heart Association / American Stroke Association
  5. Proper Care anonymized outcomes: Stroke rehabilitation in South Pune Proper Care Physiotherapy

Medical Disclaimer

This article is for educational awareness and should not replace an in-person medical assessment, diagnosis, or emergency care. If symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or medically urgent, please contact the appropriate doctor or emergency service immediately.

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Dr. Krishna

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This article is published for patient education and reviewed with a clinical home-physiotherapy perspective focused on neuro rehabilitation, orthopedic care, and mobility recovery in Pune.

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