To increase a patient's wrist extension range of motion by using an accessory motion gliding technique,the therapist would want to perform a(n)____________________.
A) posterior glide of the carpals on the radius
B) anterior glide of the carpals on the radius
C) anterior glide of the radius on the carpals

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To increase wrist extension, an anterior glide of the carpals on the radius is performed. This is because accessory motions facilitate or mimic the roll and glide necessary for joint movement, and for wrist extension to occur, the carpals must move anteriorly on the radius.

To Increase a Patient's Wrist Extension Range of Motion by Using