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Category - Interventions

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Which grade of Kalternborn’s technique is used to maintain the available range of motion?
  1. Grade I
  2. Grade II
  3. Grade III
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: B - Grade II is performed to maintain the available range of motion.

According to Kalterborn’s sustained translatory joint-play technique, Grade II is the application of glide to tighten the tissues around the joint (taking up the slack).

Grade I is the application of small amplitude distraction where no stress is placed on the capsule. It is used to relieve the pain.

Grade III is the application of distraction/glide with amplitude large enough to place a stretch on the joint capsule and surrounding periarticular structures. It used to increase the joint play.
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