Lower Limb Mobilizations

Question 1

What is the objective of hip traction?

Answer 1

To increase flexion range of motion in the hip by increasing hip distal traction joint play

Question 2

What is the objective of lateral hip traction?

Answer 2

To increase hip flexion, extension, and adduction (think convex rule)

Question 3

For a patient with restricted hip flexion what type of glide would you use?

Answer 3

Dorsal glide (think convex rule)

Question 4

For a patient with restricted hip extension what type of glide would you use?

Answer 4

Ventral glide (think convex rule)

Question 5

Genu valgum is aka what?

Answer 5

“knock-kneed”

Question 6

Genu valgum leads to excessive ____ rotation of the femur which limits ____ rotation

Answer 6

internal

external

Question 7

Genu varum leads to excessive ____ rotation of the tibia which limits ____ rotation

Answer 7

external

internal

Question 8

In patients with genu valgum patella deviates ____ due to internal femur rotation

Answer 8

medially

Question 9

Genu valgum is associated with ____ of the foot

Answer 9

pronation

Question 10

Genu varum is aka what?

Answer 10

“bowlegged”

Question 11

Genu varum leads to excessive ____ rotation of the femur which limits ____ rotation

Answer 11

external

internal

Question 12

In patients with genu varum patella deviates ____ due to extenral femur rotation

Answer 12

laterally

Question 13

Genu varum is associated with ____ of the foot

Answer 13

supination

Question 14

For a patient with restricted knee flexion what type of glide would you use?

Answer 14

Posterior glide (think concave rule)

Question 15

For a patient with restricted knee extension what type of glide would you use?

Answer 15

anterior glide (think concave rule)

Question 16

For a patient with restricted knee flexion, extension, and rotation what type of glide would you use?

Answer 16

Lateral or medial glide

Question 17

Under what 2 conditions should you not mobilize the patella?

Answer 17

• if you have had a lateral release procedure

- if you have subluxed or dislocated your patella

Question 18

You should avoid all mobilizations of the patella under what circumstances?

Answer 18

if you have had a quad or patellar tendon rupture or repair

Question 19

In what direction should you glide the patella for a patient with restricted flexion?

Answer 19

distal glide (in flexion or resting position)

Question 20

In what direction should you glide the patella for a patient with restricted knee mobility?

Answer 20

medial, lateral, and proximal in the resting position