Capsular Patterns

Question 1

Glenohumeral Joint

Answer 1

Greatest loss of ER, mod loss of ABD, min loss of IR

Question 2

Elbow (HU, HR, Prox. RU)

Answer 2

Loss of FLEX greater than loss of EXT. Rotations full and painless

Question 3

Forearm (Prox./Distal RU)

Answer 3

Equal Loss of Pro/Sup, only if elbow has restrictions of FLEX/EXT

Question 4

CMC Digit 1

Answer 4

Loss of ABD; Loss of ABD greater than EXT

Question 5

CMC Digit 2-5

Answer 5

Equal loss of all motions

Question 6

MCP/IP

Answer 6

Equal loss of FLEX/EXT; Restricted in all motions, loss of FLEX greater than loss of other motions

Question 7

Hip

Answer 7

Greatest loss of IR/FLEX, some loss of ABD, slight loss of EXT. Little/no loss of ADD/ER

Question 8

Knee (tibiofemoral)

Answer 8

Loss of FLEX greater than EXT

Question 9

Ankle (talocrural)

Answer 9

Loss of PF greater than DF

Question 10

Subtalar

Answer 10

Loss of INV (varus)

Question 11

Midtarsal

Answer 11

Loss of INV (adduction/IR)

Question 12

MTP Digit 1

Answer 12

Loss of EXT greater than FLEX

Question 13

MTP Digits 2-5

Answer 13

Loss of FLEX greater than EXT

Question 14

IP Joints (Foot)

Answer 14

Loss of EXT greater than FLEX

Question 15

Thoracic Spine

Answer 15

Limit of SB/ROT >Loss of EXT > flexion

Question 16

Lumbar Spine

Answer 16

Marked/equal limitations of SB and ROT; Loss of EXT>FLEX

Question 17

TMJ

Answer 17

Limited Mouth Opening

Question 18

AO Joint

Answer 18

forward flexion limited > extension

Question 19

AA joint

Answer 19

Limited with rotation

Question 20

Lower C-spine C3-C7

Answer 20

Limitation of all motions except flexion (SB/ and ROT are equally limited, both greater than extension)

Question 21

SC Joint/AC Joint

Answer 21

Full Elevation limited