End-Feel Flashcards by Tali D

Firm (Stretch)

Examples: 
     Ankle Dorsiflexion
     Finger Extension
     Hip Medial Rotation
     Forearm Supination

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Hard (Bone to Bone)

Examples:

Elbow Extension

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Soft (Soft Tissue Approximation)

Examples:
Elbow Flexion
Knee Flexion

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Abnormal: Empty (cannot reach end-feel, usually due to pain)

Examples:
Joint inflammation
Fracture
Bursitis

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Abnormal: Firm

Examples:
Increased Tone
Tightening of the capsule
Ligament Shortening

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Abnormal: Hard

Examples:
Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Osteophyte Formation

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Abnormal: Soft

Examples:
Edema
Synovitis
Ligament instability / tear

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End-Feel Flashcards