Physiotherapists’ identification and knowledge of Cervical Artery Dysfunction

Purpose: Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of global disability, with its prevalence exceeding 30%. Consequently, physiotherapists assess a significant number patients neck pain. However, some conditions, such as vertebral artery dissection, are known to masquerade musculoskeletal and require immediate medical referral. Usual management could exacerbate their condition life-threatening outcomes therefore it vital that have knowledge differing characteristics presentations in order manage each safely effectively.