Maitlands Technique Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications for using Maitlands Mobilisation.
A
- Malignancy
- Fractures
- Joint Hyper-mobility
- Inflammation
- Active Infection
2
Q
What is a PAIVM?
A
Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movement
3
Q
What is a PPIVM?
A
Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movement
4
Q
What do Mobilisations aim to do?
A
– Fire articular mechanoreceptors
– Fire cutaneous and muscular receptors
– Abate nociceptors
– Decrease or relax muscle guarding
