Joint Mobilization Flashcards
Physiologic movements
motions that can be created volitionally (actively)
Non-physiologic movements
motion that does not occur in isolation voluntarily
component movements
occur in combinations with physiologic motion (ex. scapular motion with GH flexion)
joint play
occur only in response to an outside force. (end feels)
Accessory motions
Distraction, glides, and tilts. joint play that is needed for normal physiological range
Mobilization
- skilled passive movement
-low velocity - does not go beyond end range
- can be grated 1-3 / 4 depending on system used
Manipulation
-low amplitude
-high velocity
-thrust
- intenstially moved beyond end range
-grade 5 mob
Maitland grade 1
oscillatory movement with small amplitude fast velocity right at the start of motion (way before R1)
Maitland grade 2
oscillatory movement with a large amplitude and slow velocity. Goes right to R1 but not past.
Maitland grade 3
oscillatory movement with a large amplitude and slow velocity. Goes from R1 to R2
Maitland grade 4
oscillatory movement with a small amplitude and fast velocity at the end of end range
Kalltenborn compression
Not graded. Only used to see if symptoms can be reproduced
Kalltenborn traction grade 1
the unweighting of the joint. Use to relieve pain, muscle grading, and move joint fluid.
kalltenborn traction grade 2
taking the tissue to slack. used to releive pain and assess joint play and reactivity
Kalltenborn traction grade 3
used to stretch the muscle to get tissue deformation. used to increase mobility
Kalltenborn gliding grade 2
assess joint play and reactivity (take to R1)
used to increase mobility
Kalltenborn gliding grade 3
used to improve mobility and take to R2
Kalltenborg definition of soft end feel
soft tissue approximation or muscle stretch
Kalltenborg definition of a firm end feel
capsular or ligamentous
Kalltenborg definition of a hard end feel
bone or cartilage
Mobility 0 ranking
ankylosed (not moving)
Mobility 1-2 ranking
hypomobile (this is where you should preform joint mobs)
Mobility 3 ranking
normal
Mobility 4-5 ranking
hypermobile (do not do joint mobs on these patients)
Mobility 6 ranking
unstable (dislocation)
Indications for Passive Joint Motion
1) relief of pain and muscle guarding
2) restoration of normal joint mobility in the presence of stiffness