Which finding would contraindicate high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation to the cervical spine?

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AFacet joint tenderness
BDecreased range of motion
CMuscle spasm
DUpper motor neuron signs

✓ Correct answer: D. Upper motor neuron signs Upper motor neuron signs such as hyperreflexia, spasticity, and positive Babinski are indicative of central nervous system pathology that would contraindicate high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation of the cervical spine.

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