Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sensory manifestations of neck pain -- Structure and function of the cervical region -- Alterations in cervical muscle function in neck pain -- The cervical spine and sensorimotor control -- Disturbances in postural stability, head, and eye movement control in cervical disorders -- Psychological and psychosocial factors in neck pain -- Whiplash associated disorders -- Cervicogenic headache : differential diagnosis -- Differential diagnosis of cervico-brachial pain -- Clinical assessment : the patient interview and history -- Clinical assessment : the physical examination -- Principles of management of cervical disorders -- Therapeutic exercise for cervical disorders : practice pointers -- Future directions.