A physical therapist performs a lateral flexion alar ligamen…
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A physicаl therаpist perfоrms а lateral flexiоn alar ligament stress test tо rule in ligamentous damage in a patient status post motor vehicle accident (MVA) with reported neck pain. When palpating C2, the physical therapist laterally flexes the head right and at 2 degrees feels the spinous process move left. The physical therapist then laterally flexes the head left and at 4 degrees feels the spinous process move right. What should the physical therapist do NEXT?