Tibiofemoral Posterior Glide

Indications:

• To improve knee flex

Accessory Motion Technique

• Patient Position:
  • Supine with knee in open-packed position & bolster or wedge just proximal to knee
  • May be pre-positioned in varying degrees of flex to point of restriction
• Clinician position & Hand Placement:
  • Stands on ipsilateral side
  • Stabilizing contact: Hold distal femur against bolster or use pt’s body if the knee is flexed to >90°
  • Mobilizing contact: Heel of hand contacts anterior aspect of proximal tibia
• Force Application:
  • Apply force through your mobilization hand contact in a posterior direction that is parallel to the treatment plane of the joint.