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

• A. Distal aspect of lower leg
• B. Proximal tibia
• C. Over talus
• D. Calf at mid-shaft

Answer: (B)

Stabilizing the proximal segment anchors the leg so that the motion produced is at the ankle joint, not through the entire lower leg. For a posterior glide at the talocrural joint, you fix the proximal tibia with one hand to prevent tibial movement, while the other hand translates the talus posteriorly within the ankle mortise. This setup isolates the glide to the joint itself, giving a controlled and effective mobilization. The proximal tibia is the correct stabilization site because it provides a solid anchor for the tibia, whereas stabilizing other areas wouldn’t prevent unwanted leg movement or would fail to stabilize the tibia adequately.