Capsular Patterns Flashcards
What is Capsular Pattern?
Loss or limitation in ROM that suggest inflammation to that joint or limitation of joint movement with the joint capsule being the limiting structure
Temperomandibular
restriction in mouth opening
Atlanto-occipital
Extension and Lateral Flexion = equally as limiting
Cervical Spine
- Lateral Flexion and Rotation = equally as limiting
- Extension
Glenohumeral
- ER
- Abduction
- IR
Sternoclavicular
pain @ extreme motions
Acromioclavicular
pain @ extreme motions
Ulnohumeral
- Flexion
- Extension
Radiohumeral
- Flexion
- Extension
- Supination
- Pronation
Proximal Radioulnar
- Supination
- Pronation
Distal Radioulnar
Full ROM pain @ extremes
Radiocarpal
Flexion and Extension = Equally as limiting
Metacarpophalangeal and IP
- Flexion
- Extension
Thoracic Spine
- Lateral Flexion and Rotation = equally limiting
- Extension
Lumbar Spine
- Lateral Flexion and Rotation = equally limiting
- Extension
Hip
- Flexion
- Abduction
- Medial Rotation
Knee
- Flexion
- Extension
Tibiofibular
pain when joint is stressed
Talocrural
- Plantarflexion
- Dorsiflexion
Talocalcaneal (Subtalar)
Limited Varus Range
Mid Tarsal
- Dorsiflexion
- Plantarflexion
- Adduction
- Medial Rotation
First Metatarsal
- Extension
- Flexion
Interphalangeal
- Flexion
- Extension