Motion Dynamics

Question 1

End Feel of Range of Motion

Answer 1

Elastic, Abrupt, Hard, Empty, Crisp

Question 2

Elastic End of ROM

Answer 2

like a rubber band

Question 3

Abrupt End of ROM

Answer 3

osteoarthritis or hinge joint (ex: elbow)

Question 4

Hard End of ROM

Answer 4

somatic dysfunction

Question 5

Empty End of ROM

Answer 5

stops due to guarding (patient doesn’t allow the motion due to pain)

Question 6

Crisp End of ROM

Answer 6

involuntary muscle guarding as in pinched nerve

Question 7

Flexibility

Answer 7

Range of motion in a joint or group of joints or the ability to move joints effectively through a complete range of motion (dynamic or static).