Common Capsular Patterns of Joints

Ulnohumeral (elbow) Flexion, extension

radiohumeral Flexion, extension, supination, pronation
Proximal (superior) Supination, pronation equally limited
radioulnar
Radiocarpal (wrist) Flexion and extension equally limited
Talocalcaneal (subtalar) Limitation of range of movement (varus,
valgus)
Tarsometatarsal None
Second to fifth Variable
metatarsophalangeal
Carpometacarpal (fingers) Equal limitation in all directions
Metacarpophalangeal and Flexion, extension
interphalangeal
Lumbar spine Side flexion and rotation equally limited,
extension
Cervical spine Side flexion and rotation equally limited,
extension
Distal tibiofibular Pain when joint stressed
Hip† Flexion, abduction, medial rotation (but in
some cases medial rotation is most limited)
Proximal (superior) Supination, pronation equally limited
radioulnar
Midcarpal Equal limitation of flexion and extension
Temporomandibular Limitation of mouth opening
Atlanto-occipital Extension, side flexion equally limited
Common Capsular Patterns of Joints

Glenohumeral Lateral rotation, abduction, medial rotation

Acromioclavicular Pain at extreme of range of movement,
Sternoclavicular especially horizontal adduction and full
elevation
Radiohumeral Flexion, extension, supination, pronation
Distal radioulnar Full range of movement, pain at extremes
of rotation
Intercarpal None
Carpometacarpal (thumb) Abduction, extension
Trapeziometacarpal Abduction, extension
Thoracic spine Side flexion and rotation equally limited,
extension
Sacroiliac, symphysis Pain when joints are stressed
pubis, and sacrococcygeal
Knee (tibiofemoral) Flexion, extension
Talocrural Plantar flexion, dorsiflexion
Midtarsal Dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, adduction,
medial rotation
First metatarsophalangeal Extension, flexion
(big toe)
Interphalangeal Flexion, extension

Reference:

Orthopedic Physical Assessment (Orthopedic Physical Assessment (Magee)) 6th Edition by David J. Magee BPT

PhD CM (Author)