Joint Manipulation Flashcards
Define
The skilled passive movement of a joint and/or the related soft tissues at varying speeds and amplitudes
Includes small aplitude, high velocity therapeutic movement
Non-thrust manipulation
Slow/patient can stop the movement
Oscillatory or sustained
Thrust manipulation
High velocity, low amplitude motion that the patient cannot prevent
Physiological manipulation
Osteokinematic
Can be performed actively by the patient
Angular movement of the bones
Accessory manipulation
Arthrokinematic
Movement of joint and surrounding tissue necessary for physiological motion but cannot be performed actively
“joint play” - movements not under voluntary control but necessary for full painless joint function
Close packed position
Max tautness of major ligaments Max surface congruity Minimal joint volume Max stability of the joint Limited angular glide here
Open packed position
Slackening of major ligaments Minimal surface congruity Minimal joint surface contact Max joint volume Minimal stability of the joint Most joint play available here
Concave on Convex
Glide and roll in same direction
Glide in same direction as physiological motion
Convex on concave
Roll and glide in opposite directions
Glide in opposite direction of physiological movement
Type I mechanoreceptors
Ruffini
Superficial capsule
Monitor joint position, velocity, mm tone
Type II mechanoreceptors
Pacinian
Deep capsule
Monitor joint acceleration, produce inc mm tone
Type III mechanoreceptors
Similar to GTO
in ligaments
monitor direction of movement, inhibit tone
Type IV mechanoreceptors
Nociceptors in capsule and ligaments
Prduce mm contraction
Neurophysiological effects
o Pain modulation, endorphine release
o Stimulate mechanoreceptors that may inhibit transmission of nociceptive stimuli at spinal cord or brain stem levels
o Reflex muscle relaxation, muscle facilitation
Biomechanical effects
o Circulatory effects/help maintain nutrient exchange and decrease swelling
o Cause synovial fluid motion bringing nutrients to avascular portions of articular cartilage
o Mechanically elongates tissues