What is a capsular pattern in ROM? Provide an example.

What is a capsular pattern in ROM? Provide an example.

• A. A pattern where ROM is most limited in a consistent order (e.g., shoulder external rotation most limited, followed by abduction, then internal rotation)
• B. A pattern where ROM is variably limited with pain
• C. A pattern where ROM is equally limited in all directions
• D. A pattern that occurs only with resisted movements

Answer: (A)