A/O jt capsular pattern
Extension = lateral flexion
C2-C7 capsular pattern
Extension = lateral flexion = rotation
Unilateral facet CSP capsular pattern
Greatest restriction in contralateral lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation.
Upper cervical restriction shows as what?
Like a lower cervical sign. Same side flexion with opposite rotation. If restricted in the upper cervical the client will rotate their head away from the side they are side bending to.
TSP capsular pattern
Lateral flexion = extension = rotation > flexion
LSP capsular pattern
Lateral flexion > flexion = extension
GH joint capsular pattern
ER >ABD >IR
Elbow capsular pattern.
Proximal
Distal
Flexion > extension
Supination = pronation
Wrist capsular pattern
Flexion = extension > RD = UD
Finger MCP and IP joint capsular pattern
Flexion = extension
Thumb CMC joint capsular pattern
Abduction
Thumb MCP capsular pattern
Flexion > extension
Thumb IP capsular pattern
Flexion = extension
Hip capsular pattern
IR = flexion > ABD
What does a capsular pattern loss of motion indicate?
A capsular defect. Inflammation within the joint itself.
Knee capsular pattern
Flexion > extension
Talocrural joint capsular pattern
PF > DF
Subtalar and transverse tarsal joint capsular pattern
Inversion
Great toe MTP capsular pattern
Extension > flexion
2-5 MTP capsular pattern
Flexion > extension
Disc pain pattern
Pain with flexion mostly. In very chronic cases there’s pain with flexion and extension. Called discogenic pain
Facet joint dysfunction pattern.
Limitation or pain reproduced with extension side bending and rotation to the opposite side
Muscular pain pattern
Pain with a stretch or contraction from lengthened position. Worst pain when stretch and contract at the same time.