Hip Joint Mobilization

Question 1

Ligamentous closed packed position

Answer 1

medial rotation, slight abduction, and maximum extension

Question 2

Bony closed packed position

Answer 2

90 degrees of flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation

Question 3

Open packed position

Answer 3

30 degrees flexion, 30 degrees abduction, and slight lateral rotation

Question 4

Capsular pattern

Answer 4

flexion=abduction=IR; slight loss of extension, little or no loss ER

Question 5

Inferior glide

Answer 5

Motions facilitated:
Abduction primary
Flexion secondary
IR if hip flexed at 90

Question 6

Posterior (dorsal) glide

Answer 6

Motions facilitated:
Flexion
Medial rotation
Adduction at 90

Question 7

Anterior (ventral) glide

Answer 7

Motions facilitated:
Extension
Lateral rotation
Abduction at 90

Question 8

Lateral glide

Answer 8

Motions facilitated:
Medial rotation
Adduction
Used for generalized hip joint pain