Joint Play

Question 1

Anterior Glide of tibia on femur

Answer 1

Purpose: Increase extension at the knee.
Stabilize leg by sitting on foot, thumbs on either side of tibial tuberosity, hands cupped around calf, pull towards self

Question 2

Posterior Glide of the tibia on femur

Answer 2

Purpose: Increase flexion of the knee. Thumbs on both side of tibial tuberosity, hands cupped around calf the thenar eminences and palms, push posteriorly parallel to femur