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Joint Mobilization in Manual Therapy

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What is the primary aim of joint mobilization?

To restore optimal muscle function
To increase joint stiffness
To address osteokinematic joint motion
To achieve a therapeutic effect on a target synovial joint (correct)

What type of movements are involved in joint mobilization?

Active, voluntary movements
Dynamic, ballistic movements
Passive, oscillatory movements (correct)
Resistive, isometric movements

What is the name of the organization that defines joint mobilization as a manual therapy technique?

APTA
WHO
IFOMPT (correct)
IOC

How are joint mobilization techniques classified?

Into five grades (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the small spinning, gliding, rolling, or distractive motions that occur between joint surfaces?

Accessory motions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of varying the speed and amplitude of joint mobilization movements?

To activate different mechanoreceptors (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Grade III manipulation?

To physically stretch the joint capsule (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of mechanoreceptors are activated by Grade II manipulation?

Pacinian Corpuscles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of traction in the Peripheral Joints?

To create expansion and eliminate compression (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Grade IV and Grade V manipulation?

The speed of the joint glide (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of skin traction in the lower limb?

To reduce pain intensity and maintain length in fractures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the threshold of the mechanoreceptors activated by Grade V manipulation?

A few kilograms of tension (B) Signup and view all the answers

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