Capsular Patterns Of Restriction

Question 1

glenohumeral

Answer 1

ER > ABD > IR (3:2:1)

Question 2

Acromioclavicular

Answer 2

No true capsular pattern

Possible loss of horizontal ADD and pain (and sometimes slight loss of end range) c each motion

Question 3

Sternoclavicular

Answer 3

Same as for ACJ –> no true capsular pattern but possible loss of horizontal ADD and pain c some loss @ end range c each motion

Question 4

Humeroulnar

Answer 4

flex > ext (+/- 4:1)

Question 5

Humeroradial

Answer 5

No true capsular pattern

Possible equal limitation of PRO/SUP

Question 6

S radioulnar

Answer 6

No true capsular pattern

Possible equal limitation of PRO/SUP c pain @ end range

Question 7

I radioulnar

Answer 7

No true capsular pattern

Possible equal limitation of PRO/SUP c pain @ end range

Question 8

Wrist (carpus)

Answer 8

Flex = ext

Question 9

Radiocarpal

Answer 9

Same as wrist (carpus) ==> flex = ext

Question 10

carpometacarpal (CMC)

Answer 10

Flex = ext

Question 11

Midcarpal

Answer 11

Flex = ext

Question 12

CMC 1

Answer 12

Retroposition

Question 13

CMCs 2-5

Answer 13

Fan > fold

Question 14

Metacarpophalangeals 2-5

Answer 14

Flex > ext (+/- 2:1)

Question 15

Interphalangeals 2-5

Answer 15

PIP: flex > ext (+/- 2:1)
DIP: flex > ext (+/- 2:1)

Question 16

Hip

Answer 16

IR > flex > ABD = ext > other motions

Question 17

Tibiofemoral (TFJ)

Answer 17

Flex > ext (+/- 5:1)

Question 18

S tibiofibular

Answer 18

No capsular pattern

Pain @ end rand of translatory movements

Question 19

Talocrural

Answer 19

PF > DF

Question 20

Talocalcaneal (subtalar - STJ)

Answer 20

Varus > valgus

Question 21

Midtarsal

Answer 21

INV (PF, ADD, SUP)

Question 22

Talonavicular calcaneocuboid

Answer 22

> DF

Question 23

Metatarsophalangeal 1

Answer 23

Ext > flex (+/- 2:1)

Question 24

Metatarsophalangeals 2-5

Answer 24

Flex >/= ext

Question 25

Interphalangeals 2-5

Answer 25

PIP: flex >/= ext
DIP: flex >/= ext