Thumb Mechanics

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - June 24, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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Tommy, a 26-year-old volleyball player, has complaints of pain and difficulty flexing his right thumb. Based on the normal arthrokinematics, which of the following should the physical therapist induce to resolve this hypomobility?

Ulnar roll and glide of the 1st metacarpal Radial roll and glide of the 1st metacarpal Radial roll and ulnar glide of the trapezium Ulnar roll and radial glide of the trapezium

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