Capsular Patterns Flashcards
TMJ
limitation of mouth opening
Atlanto-occipital
extension, side flexion quality equally limited
spine
lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, extension
Glenohumeral
ER, abduction, IR
Sternoclavicular
pain at end ranges
AC
pain at end ranges
Ulnohumeral
Flexion, extension
Radiohumeral
flexion, extension, supination, pronation
Proximal radioulnar
supination, pronation
distal radioulnar
full range but pain at extremes of rotation
Radiocarpal
Flexion and extension equally limited
Trapeziometacarpal
abduction, extension
MCP and IP
flexion, extension
SI, symphysis pubis, sacrococcygeal
pain when joints are stressed
Hip
flexion, abduction, IR
sometimes IR most limited
Knee
flexion, extension
Tib/fib
pain when joint is stressed
Talocrural
PF, DF
subtalar (talocalcaneal)
Limitation in varus ROM
midtarsal
DF, PF, adduction, IR
1st MTP
extension, flexion
What may lead to a capsular pattern of restriction?
arthritis, prolonged immobilization, capsulitis, synovitis
What pathologies of the capsule would NOT cause capsular patterns?
derangement, restriction of 1 part of capsule, extra articular lesion