Peripheral Joint
Mobilization
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1 Introduction. 1
2 Definitions of Joint Mobilization. 1
3 Basic Concepts of Joint Motion. 1
4 Indications and Goals for Joint
Mobilization. 1
5 Limitations of Joint Mobilization
Techniques. 1
6 Contraindications and Precautions. 1
7 Procedures for Applying Joint
Mobilization Techniques. 1
8 Peripheral Joint Mobilization
Techniques. 1
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.1
5.1
6.1
7.1
8.1 Shoulder Girdle Complex (Figure 5-12)
8.1.1
8.2 Elbow and Forearm Complex (Figure 5-24)
8.2.1
8.3 Wrist Complex (Figure 5-32)
8.3.1
8.4 Hand and Finger Joints
8.4.1
8.5 Hip Joint (Concave Acetabulum receives the Convex Femoral Head)
(Figure 5-44)
8.5.1
8.6 Knee and Leg (Figure 5-48)
8.6.1
The Tibiofemoral articulation (Concave
tibial plateaus articulate on the convex femoral condyles)
8.6.1.1
8.6.2
Patellofemoral joint
8.6.2.1
8.6.3
Proximal tibiofibular
articulation-Anterior (ventral) glide (Figure 5-55)
8.6.3.1
8.6.4 Distal tibiofibular articulation-Anterior (ventral) or posterior
(dorsal) glide (Figure 5-56)
8.6.4.1
8.7 Ankle and Tarsal Joints (Figure 5-57)
8.7.1 Talocrural (upper ankle joint) (Convex talus articulates with the
concave mortice made up of the tibia and fibula)
8.7.1.1
8.7.2 Subtalar (talocalcaneal) joint, posterior compartment (The calcaneus
is convex, articulating with a concave talus in the posterior compartment)
8.7.2.1
8.7.3 Intertarsal joints and tarsometatarsal joints
8.7.3.1
When moving in a dorsal-plantar
direction with respect to the foot, all of the articulating surfaces are
concave and convex in the same direction; for example, the proximal articulating
surface is convex and the distal articulating surface is concave. The technique
for mobilizing each joint is the same; the hand placement is adjusted to
stabilize the proximal bone partner so the distal bone partner can be moved
8.8 Summary
8.8.1
