Joint Mobilization.pptVIP

Joint Mobilization Techniques Utilized in Rehabilitation What is Joint Mobilization? “Joint Mobs” Manual therapy technique Used to modulate pain Used to increase ROM Used to treat joint dysfunctions that limit ROM by specifically addressing altered joint mechanics Factors that may alter joint mechanics: Pain Muscle guarding Joint hypomobility Joint effusion Contractures or adhesions in the joint capsules or supporting ligaments Malalignment or subluxation of bony surfaces Pondering Thoughts Would you perform joint mobilizations on someone who has a hypermobile joint? Terminology Mobili