Contraindications and Precautions

Question 1

List the 3 absolute contraindications to the use of joint mobilization?

Answer 1

ANY UNDIAGNOSED LESION
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JOINT ANKLYOSIS
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CLOSE-PACKED POSITION

Question 2

Name two scenarios where joint play is pointless?

Answer 2

TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT
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YET TO OSSIFY JOINTS (UNDER 2 YEARS OLD)

Question 3

Name the 4 conditions where high-grade applications should not be performed?

Answer 3

ANY UNDIAGNOSED LESION
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JOINT ANKLYOSIS
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JOINT HYPERMOBILITY (use low-grade)
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JOINT EFFUSION and INFLAMMATION (use low-grade)

Question 4

In most cases, joint mobilization techniques are __________ than ‘passive angular stretching’.

Answer 4

SAFER

Question 5

The big CMTO precaution is as follows - “So that high velocity, low amplitude thrust techniques are not used to the _________.”

Answer 5

SPINE

Question 6

Ensure in consent to give your patient specific permission for what?

Answer 6

STOP IF UNCOMFORTABLE or PAINFUL

Question 7

Mobilize ______ joint, in ______ direction, at ______ time.

Answer 7

ONE