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bunnell-littler test Flashcards

1
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purpose

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differentiate between a tight capsule and tight intrinsic muscles

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pt/therapist position

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pt: seated
therapist: facing pt

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procedure

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  1. stabilize MCP joint in slight extension passively
  2. while maintaining stabilization at MCP joint, PIP joint is flexed passively
  3. then MCP joint is flexed and the PIP joint if flexed passively
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4
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if flexion is limited in both cases..

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capsule tightness

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5
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if there is greater PIP flexion with MCP flexion…

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intrinsic muscle are tight

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