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Joint mobilisation refers to a therapeutic passive motion of a painful or dysfunctional peripheral or axial [[Synovial Joints|joint]]. Mobilisation under the Maitland system is classified into five grades of passive therapeutic motion. Grade V is the same as manipulation. | Joint mobilisation refers to a therapeutic passive motion of a painful or dysfunctional peripheral or axial [[Synovial Joints|joint]]. Mobilisation under the Maitland system is classified into five grades of passive therapeutic motion. Grade V is the same as manipulation. | ||
'''Grade I –''' small amplitude movement at the beginning of the available range of movement | '''Grade I –''' small amplitude movement at the beginning of the available range of movement | ||
Revision as of 07:10, 7 March 2022
Joint mobilisation refers to a therapeutic passive motion of a painful or dysfunctional peripheral or axial joint. Mobilisation under the Maitland system is classified into five grades of passive therapeutic motion. Grade V is the same as manipulation.
Grade I – small amplitude movement at the beginning of the available range of movement
Grade II – large amplitude movement at within the available range of movement
Grade III – large amplitude movement that moves into stiffness or muscle spasm
Grade IV – small amplitude movement stretching into stiffness or muscle spasm
Grade V – This is the same as joint manipulation.
Lower grades (I + II) are used to reduce pain and irritability (use VAS + SIN scores).
Higher grades(III + IV) are used to stretch the joint capsule and passive tissues which support and stabilise the joint so increase range of movement.
