APTA Orthopedics Podcasts - Previously Ortho Static

OCS Exam Prep Cervical Spine Case Scenario 1

APTA Orthopedics Podcasts - Previously Ortho Static

Show Notes

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists!

Explore a cervical spine case involving a 25-year-old female with chronic neck pain and headaches. Learn how to identify cervicogenic headache, interpret key exam findings, and apply evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes. Perfect for OCS prep and clinical reasoning practice.

Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series  Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-prep-case-scenarios

Target Audience: physical therapists, PT students, orthopedic residents, OCS candidates, educators, clinicians preparing for the OCS exam

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