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capsular patterns

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capsular patterns (kapˑ·s·lr paˑ·trnz),
n.pl the characteristic ranges of restricted movement ex-hibited by a joint. Examining this characteristic is common in assessing and treating persons diagnosed with arthritic conditions.


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Because the capsular pattern is an important element of the Cyriax approach and this text, this material would have been greatly strengthened if it had included some of the research that has been published concerning the validity of the capsular patterns.
Charts, which are adapted from the work of Cyriax, Kaltenborn, and Dyrek, provide information on normal and abnormal end-feels and capsular patterns of joints.
nbsp;grading scale, joint capsular patterns and closed pack positions, blister care,
 
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