Five Types of Joint Play

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.