Capsular Patterns LE

Question 1

Hip

Answer 1

Gross limitations of flexion, abduction, medial rotation (sometimes medial rotation is most limited).
Slight limitation of extension, little or no limitation of lateral rotation.

Question 2

Knee

Answer 2

Gross limitation of flexion

Slight limitation of extension

Question 3

Tibial-fibular

Answer 3

Pain when upper tibiofibular ligament is stretched

Question 4

Ankle

Answer 4

If calf muscles have enough length, more limitation of PF than DF

Question 5

Talo-Calcanean

Answer 5

Increasing in limitation of varus until joint fixes in full valgus.
End of available varus range is painful.

Question 6

Midtarsal

Answer 6

DF, PF, adduction, and medial rotation limited.

Full range of abduction and lateral rotation

Question 7

First MTP

Answer 7

Gross limitation of extension

Slight limitation of flexion

Question 8

Toe MTP

Answer 8

Flexion > extension