Capsular Patterns

Question 1

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Spine

Answer 1

Lateral flexion and rotation equally limited > Extension

Question 2

Glenohumeral

Answer 2

Lateral rotation > Abduction > Medial rotation

Question 3

Ulnohumeral

Answer 3

Flexion > Extension

Question 4

Radiohumeral

Answer 4

Flexion > Extension > Supination > Pronation

Question 5

Proximal Radioulnar

Answer 5

Supination > Pronation

Question 6

Distal Radioulnar

Answer 6

Full ROM, pain at extremes of rotation

Question 7

Radiocarpal (wrist)

Answer 7

Flexion and Extension equally limited

Question 8

Hip

Answer 8

Flexion > Abduction > Medial rotation (but sometimes this is most limited)

Question 9

Knee

Answer 9

Flexion > Extension

Question 10

Tibiofibular

Answer 10

Pain when joint stressed

Question 11

Talocrural

Answer 11

Plantar Flexion > Dorsiflexion

Question 12

Subtalar

Answer 12

Limitation of Varus ROM