Convex-Concave Rules for Mobilizing the SC Joint

This video by Kevin Tolkoff explores the convex-concave rules applied to the sternoclavicular joint, focusing on elevation and retraction movements. It explains how the clavicle's shape changes with movement planes, affecting mobilization techniques. The video provides detailed guidance on mobilizing the clavicle for improved motion, emphasizing the role and slide directions in different planes.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Convex-concave rules for sternoclavicular joint movements

• History of joint mobilization techniques

• Exercises for shoulder mobility

• Anatomy of the shoulder joint

In the frontal plane, how is the clavicle described in relation to the manubrium?

• Flat

• Concave

• Irregular

• Convex

What direction should the mobilization be for sternoclavicular elevation?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Inferior

• Superior

What changes when the movement shifts from the frontal to the transverse plane?

• The clavicle becomes convex

• The clavicle becomes concave

• The manubrium becomes mobile

• The joint becomes immobile

In the transverse plane, how is the clavicle described in relation to the manubrium?

• Irregular

• Flat

• Concave

• Convex

What direction should the mobilization be for sternoclavicular retraction?

• Superior

• Inferior

• Anterior

• Posterior

What is the role of the slide in determining mobilization direction?

• It is always in the same direction as the roll

• It is always opposite to the roll

• It determines the mobilization direction

• It is irrelevant to mobilization