Capsular patterns of joints

What is a capsular pattern?

A series of limitations of joint movement when the joint capsule is a limiting structure.

capsular pattern of hip

flexion, abduction, IR

Capsular pattern of the knee

flexion > extension

Capsular pattern of the tibiofibular joint?

pain when joint is stressed

Capsular pattern of talocrural joint?

PF > DF

Capsular pattern of subtalar joint ?

limitation of varus ROM

Capsular pattern of midtarsal joint?

Dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, adduction, medial rotation

Capsular pattern of first MTP joint?

Extension > flexion

Capsular pattern of 2 - 5 MTP joint?

Variable

Capsular pattern of GH joint?

ER>ABD>IR

Capsular pattern of sternoclavicular joint?

pain at extremes of ROM

Capsular pattern of AC joint?

pain at extremes of ROM

Capsular pattern of Humeroulnar joint?

Flex>Ext

Capsular pattern of radiohumeral joint?

flexion, extension, supination, pronation

Capsular pattern of proximal radioulnar joint?

supination = pronation

Capsular pattern of distal radioulnar joint?

pain at extremes of rotation

Capsular pattern of the wrist?

flexion = extension

Capsular pattern of MCP and IP joint?

Flexion = extension

Capsular pattern of tempromandibular joint?

Opening

Capsular pattern of occipitoatlanto joint? (OA joint)

Extension = to lateral flexion

Capsular pattern of cervical spine?

Lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, extension

Capsular pattern of thoracic spine?

lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, extension

Capsular pattern of lumbar spine?

lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, extension

Capsular pattern of SIJ, pubic symphysis, and sacrococcygeal?

Pain when joints are stressed