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Similarly, hyperflexion is excessive flexion at a joint.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In cases of “whiplash” in which the head is suddenly moved backward and then forward, a patient may experience both hyperextension and hyperflexion of the cervical region.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Similar injuries of the C5/C6 or C6/C7 intervertebral discs, following forcible hyperflexion of the neck from a collision accident or football injury, can produce pain in the neck, shoulder, and upper limb.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013