Written by:
JOSH SORVIG, PT, DPT
Josh can be reached at josh@apexptwellmess.com
This is what you hear with your Physical Therapist during manipulation/mobilization, can also occur randomly during movement.
This is actually called tribonucleation, (big word I know) but basically has to do with rapid separation/movement of the joint and air bubbles. Here is a study showing what is happening at the joint!
This is the creaky door/rusty hinge type sound that we hear. Ex: knee creaks when standing up after sitting for a long time.
Joint needs movement, which is when you may hear us say “Motion is Lotion”!
Is a singular noise during a joint movement. Ex: shoulder clicks at shoulder height as we lift our arms overhead every time.
This is most often from a tendon snapping/sliding over something.
Also a single noise during a movement of the joint, may seem louder or bigger than the clicking/snapping. Ex: hip clunks when going into a deep squat
The joint and structures associated with that joint are competing for best position during the movement.
What do all of these noises have in common? They can all be normal and have no ill effects on us or our movement!
So be sure to get out there and get moving.
JOSH SORVIG, PT, DPT
Josh can be reached at josh@apexptwellmess.com
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