Five Types of Joint Play
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Roll:
This is basic PROM. Ex. Head humerus rolling against the glenoid fossa with should flexion
Spin:
This is basic PROM. Ex. Head humerus spins against the glenoid fossa with should internal/external rotation
Compression:
may be used cautiously with a subluxed shoulder; may be used for all joints to provide proprioceptive input
Slide:
more advance joint mobilization procedure which we will not be covering
Distraction:
used for joint stiffness and capsular tightness. Sometimes the word "traction" is used. Try to move joint apart.