Kinematic Analyses of the Thumb during Simulated Posteroanterior Glide Mobilization.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Thumb problems are common in some health professionals such as physical therapists. The purpose of this case-control study is to investigate the influence of clinical experience and different mobilization techniques on the kinematics of the thumb.

Methods

Twenty-three participants without exposure to manual techniques (the Novice Group) and fifteen physical therapists with at least 3 years of orthopedic experience (the Experienced Group) participated. The kinematics of the thumb while performing 3 different simulated posteroanterior (PA) glide mobilization techniques on a load cell was monitored. These 3 techniques were: 1) unsupported, 2) with digital support and 3) with thumb interphalangeal joint supported by the index finger. The amount of forces exerted were 2

SUBMITTER: Hu MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5008622 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature