tight retinacular test

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

differentiate between a tight capsule and tight retinacular ligaments

Question 2

pt/therapist position

Answer 2

pt: seated
therapist: facing pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

1. stabilize PIP in neutral as DIP is flexed passively

2. then PIP joint and DIP joint is flexed together passively

Question 4

if flexion is limited in both cases

Answer 4

capsule tightness

Question 5

greater DIP flexion with PIP flexion

Answer 5

retinacular ligaments are tight