Joint Mobility (EXAM 1)

Question 1

Slack

Answer 1

• AKA Laxity
• Slackness in an unloaded joint
• Joint displacement, rotation, or translation which occurs within the limits of normal ROM or due to minimal force

Question 2

Instability

Answer 2

A pathological situation in which there is excessive or abnormal translation, displacement, or separation of the joint surfaces

Question 3

Disability

Answer 3

A pathological situation in which there is pain associated with loss of function secondary to the excessive instability of the joint surfaces

Question 4

Grade 0

Answer 4

Definition
- No movement
- Joint ankylosed
Treatment Possibilities
- No attempts should be made to mobilize

Question 5

Grade 1

Answer 5

Definition
- Extremely hypomobile
Treatment Possibilities
- Mobilization

Question 6

Grade 2

Answer 6

Definition
- Slightly hypomobile
Treatment Possibilities
- Mobilization
- Manipulation

Question 7

Grade 3

Answer 7

Definition
- Normal
Treatment Possibilities
- No dysfunction
- No treatment needed

Question 8

Grade 4

Answer 8

Definition
- Slightly hyermobile
Treatment Possibilities
- Look for hypomobility in adjacent joints
- Exercise, taping, bracing, etc

Question 9

Grade 5

Answer 9

Definition
- Extremely hypermobile
Treatment Possibilities
- Look for hypomobility in adjacent joints
- Exercise, taping, bracing, splinting, etc

Question 10

Grade 6

Answer 10

Definition
- Unstable
Treatment Possibilities
- Bracing, splinting, casting, surgical stabilization