Mobilisation effects

Question 1

Mechanical

Answer 1

Restore normal mobility
Post injury- tissue shortening= reduced mobility

Question 2

Neurophysiological

Answer 2

Increased neurological effects in spine
Spine highly innervated with nerves
Increased degree of afferent input into CNS
Firing of mechanoreceptors into CNS

Question 3

Psychological

Answer 3

Success of treatment relies on Pt have +ve attitudes and expectation that intervention will be helpful