In talocrural anterior glide mobilization, which hand stabilizes the joint?

• A. Distal aspect of lower leg
• B. Proximal thigh
• C. Distal foot
• D. Over talar dome

Answer: (A)

In a talocrural anterior glide mobilization, you want to move the talus within the ankle joint while keeping the tibia and fibula stable. The stabilizing hand needs to fix the segment nearest the mobilizing hand’s force to isolate the joint motion. Placing the stabilizing hand on the distal aspect of the lower leg (the area just above the ankle) provides a solid, fixed base for the tibia/fibula, allowing the therapist to apply an anterior glide to the talus without unwanted movement of the leg above. Placing stabilization on the proximal thigh, the distal foot, or directly over the talar dome would not reliably isolate the ankle joint motion in the same way.