Joint Play Flashcards
Joint Play Rules
1
The patient should be relaxed and fully supported
Joint Play Rules
2
The examiner should be relaxed and should use a firm but comfortable grasp
Joint Play Rules
3
One joint should be examined at a time
Joint Play Rules
4
One movement should be examined at a time
Joint Play Rules
5
The unaffected side should be tested first
Joint Play Rules
6
One articular surface is stabalized, while the other surface is moved
Joint Play Rules
7
Movements should not be forces
Joint Play Rules
8
Movements should not caus undue discomfort
Principles of Joint Play
1
The client must be relaxed This is to ensure no muscle guarding occurs across the joint to be mobilized, as this may make the mobilization ineffective.
Principles of Joint Play
2
The therapist must be relaxed and comfortable Full attention must be paid to the mobilization. The therapist may have to sustain the therapy for as long as needed.
Principles of Joint Play
3
Mobilize the distal articular surface on the proximal articular surface if possible An exception to this is the ankle or if the patient is unable due to pain.
Principles of Joint Play
4
Do not mobolize when the joint surfaces are fully approximated or close packed This will create too much friction between the articular surfaces.
Principles of Joint Play
5
Position the joint by moving the joint to the point of restriction and then back off by approximately 10 degrees, then perform the mobilization technique.
Principles of Joint Play
6
Mobolize one joint, in one direction and at one time An exception to this rule is in the wrist, hand and foot where there is often more than one joint being affected.
Principles of Joint Play
7
Do not mobolize the joint if the patient is experiencing pain during the mobolization This may increase the inflammatory response, and muscle guarding.
