Arthrokinematics

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Arthrokinematics refers to the motion between joint surfaces¹. Joint surfaces are generally considered convex or concave relative to eachother, thus one aspect of the joint is considered convex and the other is considered concave¹.

Movement	Definition
Roll/Rock	Multiple points along one rotating articular surface contact multiple points on another articular surface1
Slide/Glide	A single point on one articular surface contacts multiple points on another articular surface1
Spin	A single point on one articular surface rotates on a single point on another articular surface1

References

1.

Neumann DA, Kelly ER, Kiefer CL, Martens K, Grosz CM. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2017.