Joint Mobilization Flashcards

In Kaltenborn's joint mobilization system, which grade involves taking up the slack to the point of tissue resistance before applying force?

Answer: Grade II

Kaltenborn Grade II mobilization takes up the slack to the point of tissue resistance, neutralizing the joint's resting laxity.

Which plane of motion is restored by applying a lateral distraction mobilization to the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint?

Answer: Abduction and adduction

Lateral distraction at the first CMC joint primarily restores abduction and adduction mobility.

When mobilizing the subtalar joint to improve calcaneal eversion, the calcaneus is glided in which direction relative to the talus?

Answer: Laterally

A lateral glide of the calcaneus relative to the talus is used to restore calcaneal eversion at the subtalar joint.

Which accessory movement at the acromioclavicular joint is used to restore restricted horizontal adduction of the shoulder?

Answer: Posterior glide of the clavicle

A posterior glide of the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint helps restore restricted horizontal adduction.

The 'open-packed' (resting) position of the knee joint is best described as:

Answer: 25–30 degrees of flexion with slight external tibial rotation

The resting (open-packed) position of the knee is approximately 25–30 degrees of flexion with slight external tibial rotation, where the joint has maximum laxity.

Which technique uses a sustained longitudinal distraction force to reduce compressive joint pain before glide mobilizations?

Answer: Joint distraction

Joint distraction uses a sustained longitudinal force to decompress the joint surfaces, relieving compressive pain prior to glide techniques.

A CCEP practitioner identifies restricted shoulder abduction beyond 90°. Which glenohumeral accessory movement is most likely limited?

Answer: Inferior glide

Inferior glide of the humeral head is required for full glenohumeral abduction beyond 90°; its restriction limits this motion.