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Overview

Cervical rotation evaluates the range of motion and quality of movement in the neck during left and right rotation. This assessment provides valuable information about cervical spine mobility and function.

Instructions

Stand or sit upright with shoulders relaxed and spine in a neutral position. Slowly rotate your head to one side as far as possible without moving your shoulders or trunk. Hold briefly at maximum rotation, then return to center. Repeat on the opposite side.

Example Videos

Left

Dimensions

Required inputs for processing:
  • Direction

Generic Outputs

Every capture includes session metadata, standard joint angle/velocity time series, and 3D keypoint positions common to all movements. See Generic Outputs for the full list.

Discrete Metrics

Notes

  • Sufficient rotation is defined as ≥ 45° in each direction
  • Measurements are based on HeadAngleWRTTrunkXYZ.Z
  • Kinematic data typically captured at 30 or 60 Hz for range-of-motion activities