Grades Of Joint Distraction Flashcards
1
Q
On whom are the grades based?
A
Kaltenborn
2
Q
I: “loosening” movement
A
No stress on joint capsule or increase in joint separation (but nullifies joint compression F’s)
Position for joint mobility examination
3
Q
II: “tightening” movement
A
Slack in joint capsule and surrounding tissues taken up
“First stop” - tissue resistance/end feel
4
Q
III: “stretching” movement
A
Joint capsule stretch - applied after slack has been taken up
Joint mobilization/manipulation technique
