Classification of Movement

Question 1

Classical, Osteokinematic

Answer 1

Active or passive; traditional description of movement
Active: motions secondary to voluntary muscle action
Passive: motions that occur when joint is passively moved thru a ROM
Ex: FB, BB, SB, ROT

Question 2

Accessory, Arthrokinematic

Answer 2

Motions that accompany classical movements, essential to normal ROM and painless function; consist of component motions & joint plays
Component motion: motion that takes place in a joint complex or related joint to facilitate a particular active motion; typically under voluntary control, typically a glide movement and tied to a specific classical ROM; can detect dysfunctions within a joint that are limiting active motion
Joint play: movements not under voluntary control which occur only in response to an outside force such as a distraction; tied to all classical ROM

Question 3

Manipulation

Answer 3

Paris definition: the skilled passive movement to a joint with therapeutic intent

Question 4

Manipulation/Mobilization

Answer 4

Guide to PT Practice: A manual therapy technique compromised of a continuum of skilled passive movement to the joints and/or related soft tissues that are applied at varying speeds and amplitudes including a small amplitude, high velocity therapeutic movement.