Joint Play Flashcards
What is a grade 1?
Small amplitude movement at the beginning of available joint play
What is a grade 2?
Large amplitude movement within available joint play BUT not reaching the limit
What is a grade 3?
Large amplitude movement up to the limit of available joint play
What is a grade 4?
Small amplitude movement up to & slightly beyond the limit of available joint play
Which 2 are for pain management?
Grades 1 and 2
Which 2 are for increasing ROM that is restricted?
3 and 4
What is a grade 5 ?
Small amplitude, high-velocity thrust beyond the limit of available joint play
MANIPULATION
Explain which direction joint traction is?
Perpendicular to the Treatment Plane
Explain which direction glides are in?
Parallel to the Treatment Plane
Where does treatment plane lie?
Along surface of joint
Where do you stabilize the joint?
Above and below the joint
Which position do you have patient?
Loose pack
Patient must be _____
relaxed