End-feel

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Justin  Lao
Flashcards by Justin Lao, updated more than 1 year ago
Justin  Lao
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What is a normal end-feel? When there is resistance at the end of a ROM.
What is an abnormal end-feel? Something stopping the full ROM.
What is a firm stretch end-feel? Tension from ligaments, capsule, or muscle at the end of a ROM. Normal end-feel. EX:) Hip medial rotation
What is a hard bone to bone end-feel? Contact with bone at the end of a ROM. Normal end-feel EX:) elbow extension
What is soft tissue approximation end-feel? Springy due to muscles at the end of a ROM. Normal end-feel EX: elbow flexion
What is an empty end-feel? Pain limiting full ROM. abnormal end-feel EX:) fracture
What is a firm end-feel? Similar to firm stretch but it prevents full ROM. abnormal end-feel EX:) increased tone
What is a hard end-feel? similar to bone on bone but it prevents full ROM. abnormal end-feel. EX:) OA
What is a soft end-feel? Boggy feel usually with acute conditions. abnormal end-feel EX:) edema or infection
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