Wrist/Hand Complex Joint Mobilizations

Question 1

Diagram for your Enjoyment

Answer 1

Question 2

What is the resting/open packed position for the Radiocarpal joint?

Answer 2

Neutral hand position, between flexion and extension

Slight Ulnar Deviation

Question 3

What is the treatment plane of the Radiocarpal Joint

Answer 3

Articulating surface of the radius perpendicular to the long axis of the radius

Question 4

What is Radiocarpal Distraction used for?

Answer 4

Increasing General Mobility of the Wrist

Question 5

What is Radiocarpal Joint Dorsal Glides used for?

Answer 5

Increasing Flexion

Question 6

What is Radiocarpal Joint Volar Glides used for?

Answer 6

Increasing Extension

Question 7

What is Radiocarpal Joint Ulnar Glides used for?

Answer 7

Increasing Radial Deviation

Question 8

What is Radiocarpal Joint Radial Glides used for?

Answer 8

Increasing Ulnar Deviaiton

Question 9

What are the Carpometacarpal Glides (thumb) and what are they used for? (ALL)

Answer 9

Ulnar Glides to increase Radial Deviation
Radial Glides to increase Ulnar Deviation
Dorsal Glides to increase Palmar Abduction (thumb extension)
Volar Glides to increase Palmar Adduction (Thumb Flexion)