Your patient has a diagnosis of RA and is developing a capsular pattern in the foot and ankle.Which joint-mobilization technique could perpetuate or worsen the impairment/deformity typically associated with RA of the foot and ankle?

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For RA patients with developing capsular pattern in the foot and ankle, mobilization techniques that involve dorsal gliding of the navicular should be avoided as they could worsen the dorsal impingement of the navicular bone that is commonly seen in RA patients. Choices A, B, and D do not involve dorsal gliding of the navicular and are therefore less likely to perpetuate or worsen the impairment/deformity associated with RA of the foot and ankle.

Your Patient Has a Diagnosis of RA and Is Developing