Capsular Patterns

Question 1

What is Capsular Pattern?

Answer 1

Loss or limitation in ROM that suggest inflammation to that joint or limitation of joint movement with the joint capsule being the limiting structure

Question 2

Temperomandibular

Answer 2

restriction in mouth opening

Question 3

Atlanto-occipital

Answer 3

Extension and Lateral Flexion = equally as limiting

Question 4

Cervical Spine

Answer 4

1. Lateral Flexion and Rotation = equally as limiting
2. Extension

Question 5

Glenohumeral

Answer 5

1. ER
2. Abduction
3. IR

Question 6

Sternoclavicular

Answer 6

pain @ extreme motions

Question 7

Acromioclavicular

Answer 7

pain @ extreme motions

Question 8

Ulnohumeral

Answer 8

1. Flexion
2. Extension

Question 9

Radiohumeral

Answer 9

1. Flexion
2. Extension
3. Supination
4. Pronation

Question 10

Proximal Radioulnar

Answer 10

1. Supination
2. Pronation

Question 11

Distal Radioulnar

Answer 11

Full ROM pain @ extremes

Question 12

Radiocarpal

Answer 12

Flexion and Extension = Equally as limiting

Question 13

Metacarpophalangeal and IP

Answer 13

1. Flexion
2. Extension

Question 14

Thoracic Spine

Answer 14

1. Lateral Flexion and Rotation = equally limiting
2. Extension

Question 15

Lumbar Spine

Answer 15

1. Lateral Flexion and Rotation = equally limiting
2. Extension

Question 16

Hip

Answer 16

1. Flexion
2. Abduction
3. Medial Rotation

Question 17

Knee

Answer 17

1. Flexion
2. Extension

Question 18

Tibiofibular

Answer 18

pain when joint is stressed

Question 19

Talocrural

Answer 19

1. Plantarflexion
2. Dorsiflexion

Question 20

Talocalcaneal (Subtalar)

Answer 20

Limited Varus Range

Question 21

Mid Tarsal

Answer 21

1. Dorsiflexion
2. Plantarflexion
3. Adduction
4. Medial Rotation

Question 22

First Metatarsal

Answer 22

1. Extension
2. Flexion

Question 23

Interphalangeal

Answer 23

1. Flexion
2. Extension