Testing; initial treatment; pain control; general mobility
Accessory Motion Technique
Patient Position:
Supine with the knee in the open-packed position or prone with the knee flexed to the point of the restriction
Clinician position & Hand Placement:
Stands at foot of pt facing cephalad
Stabilizing contact: In supine, distal thigh is stabilized over a bolster or mobilization straps can be used; in prone, stabilization provided through clinician’s elbow over posterior thigh
Mobilizing contact: 1–2 hands grasp just proximal to ankle
Force Application: Through your mobilization hand contact, apply a long-axis distraction force.
