Wrist Mobilizations Flashcards

1
Q

what motion does an anterior glide (volar/palmar glide) of the radius on the ulna restore?

A

pronation

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how do we perform an anterior glide (volar/palmar glide) of the radius on the ulna?

A

sitting across from the pt, stabilize the ulna with one hand and mobilize the radius anteriorly (palmarly) with the other hand

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what motion does a posterior glide (dorsal glide) of the ulna on the radius restore?

A

pronation

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how do we perform a posterior glide (dorsal glide) of the ulna on the radius

A

sitting across from the pt, stabilize the radius with one hand and mobilize the ulna posteriorly (dorsally) with the other hand

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what motion does a posterior glide (dorsal glide) of the radius on the ulna restore?

A

supination

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Q

how do we perform a posterior glide (dorsal glide) of the radius on the ulna?

A

sitting across from the pt, stabilize the ulna with one hand and mobilize the radius posteriorly (dorsally) with the other hand

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Q

what motion does an anterior glide (volar/palmar glide) of the ulna on the radius restore?

A

supination

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8
Q

how do we perform an anterior glide (volar/palmar glide) of the ulna on the radius?

A

sitting across from the pt, stabilize the radius with one hand and mobilize the ulna anteriorly (palmarly) with the other hand

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9
Q

what motion does wrist distraction restore?

A

all wrist motion

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10
Q

how do we perform wrist distraction?

A

in sitting, stabilize the radius and ulna with on hand and have the mobilizing hand grasping at the carpals then distract; done ideally in pronation, but not always able to do this

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11
Q

what motion does a volar glide of the proximal carpals on the radius and ulna restore?

A

wrist extension

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12
Q

how do we perform a volar glide of the proximal carpals on the radius and ulna?

A

in sitting, stabilize the radius and ulna with one hand and mobilize the proximal carpal bone straight down towards the palm

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13
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what motion does a dorsal glide of the proximal carpals on the radius and ulna restore?

A

wrist flexion

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14
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how do we perform a dorsal glide of the proximal carpals on the radius and ulna?

A

in sitting, stabilize the radius and ulna with one hand and mobilize the proximal carpal bone straight up towards the dorsum of the hand

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15
Q

what motion does a volar glide of the proximal carpals on the distal carpals restore?

A

wrist extension

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16
Q

how do we perform a volar glide of the proximal carpals on the distal carpals?

A

in sitting, stabilize the lunate or scaphoid and mobilize the capitate or trapezium towards the palm

17
Q

what motion does a dorsal glide of the distal carpals on the proximal carpals restore?

A

wrist flexion

18
Q

how do we perform a dorsal glide of the distal carpals on the proximal carpals?

A

in sitting, stabilize the lunate or scaphoid and mobilize the capitate or trapezium towards the dorsum of the hand

19
Q

what motion does a 1st CMC jt lateral glide of the metacarpal on the carpal restore?

A

thumb extension

20
Q

how do we perform a 1st CMC jt lateral glide of the metacarpal on the carpal?

A

in sitting, stabilize the carpals and mobilize the 1st metacarpal out

21
Q

what motion does a 1st CMC jt medial glide of the metacarpal on the carpal restore?

A

thumb flexion

22
Q

how do we perform a 1st CMC jt medial glide of the metacarpal on the carpal?

A

in sitting, stabilize the carpals and mobilize the 1st metacarpal in

23
Q

what motion does a 1st CMC anterior (volar) glide of the metacarpal on the carpal restore?

A

thumb adduction

24
Q

how do we perform a 1st CMC anterior (volar) glide of the metacarpal on the carpal?

A

in sitting, stabilize the carpals and mobilize the 1st metacarpal towards the palm

25
Q

what motion does a 1st CMC posterior (dorsal) glide of the metacarpal on the carpal restore?

A

thumb abduction

26
Q

how do we perform a 1st CMC posterior (dorsal) glide of the metacarpal on the carpal?

A

in sitting, stabilize the carpals and mobilize the 1st metacarpal towards the dorsum of the hand

27
Q

what motion does an MCP jt volar (anterior) glide restore?

A

MCP flexion

28
Q

how do we perform an MCP jt volar (anterior) glide?

A

in sitting, stabilize the metacarpal and glide the proximal phalanx towards the palm

29
Q

what motion does an MCP jt dorsal (posterior) glide restore?

A

MCP extension

30
Q

how do we perform an MCP jt dorsal (posterior) glide?

A

in sitting, stabilize the metacarpal and glide the proximal phalanx towards the dorsum of the hand

31
Q

what motion does an IP jt volar (anterior) glide restore?

A

IP flexion

32
Q

how do we perform an IP jt volar (anterior) glide?

A

in sitting, stabilize the proximal/middle phalanx and glide the middle/distal phalanx towards the palm

33
Q

what motion does an IP jt dorsal (posterior) glide restore?

A

IP extension

34
Q

how do we perform an IP jt dorsal (posterior) glide?

A

in sitting, stabilize the proximal/middle phalanx and glide the middle/distal phalanx towards the dorsum of the hand