Neck/trunk ROM And Capsular Patterns

Question 1

AO capsular pattern

Answer 1

Ext and lateral flexion equally limited

Question 2

Cervical capsular pattern

Answer 2

Lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, flexion full range and painful, extension limited

Question 3

Thoracic/lumbar capsular pattern

Answer 3

Lateral flexion equally limited to rotation, followed by extension

Question 4

SI, symphysis pubis, sacrococcygeal capsular pattern

Answer 4

Pain when stress falls on joint

Question 5

TMJ capsular pattern

Answer 5

Limited mouth opening

Question 6

Neck flex/ext tape measure point A, B

Answer 6

A: sternal notch
B: chin

Question 7

Normal neck flex/ext ROM

Answer 7

Flexion: 1-4 cm
Extension: 20 cm

Question 8

Neck lateral flexion tape measure point A/B

Answer 8

A: tip of mastoid behind ear
B: lateral tip of acromion

Question 9

Normal lateral neck flexion ROM

Answer 9

15 cm

Question 10

Neck rotation tape measure point A/B

Answer 10

A: lateral tip of acromion
B: chin

Question 11

LS flexion/ext w tape measure - where to draw lines?

Answer 11

Line connecting PSIS –> 15 cm above

Question 12

Normal neck rotation ROM

Answer 12

10 cm

Question 13

Normal LS flexion/extension

Answer 13

Flexion: 3-5 (schober)
Extension: 6-7 cm (mod schober)

Question 14

Spine rotation tape measure point A/B

Answer 14

A: greater troch
B: lateral tip of contralateral acromion