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Mobilisation Techniques
Mobilisation of a joint is a
passive movement performed by Alan using a graded degree of force to
glide the surfaces of a stiff joint. The technique is often given with
an intermittent rhythmic glide to encourage relaxation of muscles is
spasm and lubrication of the joint. The grades of mobilisation range
from one to four and depend on the irritability and severity of the
condition. Painful and irritable conditions require a grade one
technique which is gentle and less deep and chronic conditions require
deep stimulating mobilisation.
Manual therapy techniques are used to:
Modulate pain
Increase ROM
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
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