Capsular Patterns

Question 1

Glenohumeral joint

Answer 1

ER, abduction, IR

Question 2

Sternoclavicular joint

Answer 2

Pain at extremes of ROM

Question 3

Acromioclavicular joint

Answer 3

Pain at extremes of ROM

Question 4

Radiohumeral joint

Answer 4

Flexion, extension, supination, pronation

Question 5

Ulnohumeral joint

Answer 5

Flexion, extension

Question 6

Proximal radioulnar

Answer 6

Supination, pronation

Question 7

Radiocarpal

Answer 7

Flexion = extension

Question 8

Iliofemoral joint

Answer 8

Flexion, abduction, IR (sometimes IR is most limited)

Question 9

Tibiofemoral joint

Answer 9

Flexion, extension

Question 10

Talocrural joint

Answer 10

PF, DF

Question 11

Subtalar joint

Answer 11

Limitation of baths ROM

Question 12

Midtarsal joint (transverse tarsal joint)

Answer 12

DF, PF, adduction, IR

Question 13

Cervical spine

Answer 13

SB = rotation, extension

Question 14

Thoracolumbar spine

Answer 14

SB= rotation, extension

Question 15

Temporomandibular joint

Answer 15

Limitation of mouth opening

Question 16

Atlanto-occipital joint

Answer 16

Extension, side flexion equally limited

Question 17

Distal radioulnar joint

Answer 17

Full ROM, pain at extremes of rotation

Question 18

Trapeziometacarpal

Answer 18

Abduction, extension

Question 19

MCP and IP

Answer 19

Flexion, extension

Question 20

SI, pubic symphysis, and sacrococcygeal

Answer 20

Pain when joints stressed

Question 21

Tibiofibular joint

Answer 21

Pain when joint stressed

Question 22

First MTP

Answer 22

Extension, flexion

Question 23

Second-fifth MTPs

Answer 23

Variable

Question 24

IP (foot)

Answer 24

Flexion, extension