Mobilization Grades & Application
From NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy by Kyle Rice
June 10, 2026 · 13 min · Season 6 · Episode 23
About this episode
The episode discusses appropriate mobilization techniques for a patient with upper extremity paresthesia and an elevated first rib.
Ulises presents with intermittent upper extremity paresthesia reproduced with overhead activity. Examination reveals an elevated first rib on the involved side without reports of soft tissue tenderness. Which of the following mobilization techniques is MOST appropriate? A) Large-amplitude oscillations performed into tissue resistance B) Small-amplitude oscillations performed into tissue resistance C) Large-amplitude oscillations performed before tissue resistance D) Small-amplitude oscillations performed before tissue resistance Text our team the word COACH for a free diagnostic: (727) 732-4573 Join the FREE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com
People in this episode
Host: Kyle Rice
Topics covered
- mobilization techniques
- physical therapy
- upper extremity paresthesia
- first rib elevation
- tissue resistance
Keywords
- mobilization grades
- physical therapy techniques
- paresthesia
- first rib
- tissue resistance
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