Capsular Patterns (O'Sullivan) Flashcards
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Limited mouth opening
Occipitoatlantal (OA) Joint
Forward flexion > extension
Atlantoatlantal (AO) Joint
Limited with rotation
Lower Cervical Spine (C3-T2)
Side bending = rotation > extension
*No limitation in flexion
Glenohumeral Joint
ER > abduction > IR
Sternoclavicular Joint
Full elevation limited
Pain at extreme ROM
Acromioclavicular Joint
Full elevation limited
Pain at extreme ROM
Humeroulnar Joint
Flexion > extension
Humeroradial Joint
Flexion > extension
Proximal Radioulnar Joint
Pronation = supination
Distal Radioulnar Joint
Pronation = supination
Wrist Joint
Flexion = extension
Midcarpal Joint
Equal all directions
Trapeziometacarpal Joint
Abduction > extension
Carpometacarpal Joints II-V
Equally restricted all directions
UE Digits
Flexion > extension
Thoracic Spine
SB and Rotation > Extension > Flexion
Lumbar Spine
Marked limitation of rotation = SB
Extension > flexion
Sacroiliac Joints
Symphysis Pubis
Sacrococcygeal
Pain when joints are stressed
Hip Joint
Flexion and IR > abduction
NO or little limitation of adduction and ER
Knee Joint
Flexion grossly limited
Slight limitation of extension
Tibiofibular Joint (Proximal and Distal)
Pain when joint is stressed
Talocrural Joint
Plantarflexion > Dorsiflexion
Talocalcaneal (Subtalar) Joint
Inversion > eversion
Increasing limitations of varus
Joint fixed in valgus
Midtarsal Joint
Supination > Pronation
*Limited dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, adduction and IR
First MTP Joint
Marked limitation of extension
Slight limitation of flexion
Metatarsophalangeal Joints II-V
Variable–tends toward flexion restrictions
Interphalangeal Joints
Tend toward extension restrictions