what is considered normal?
hard
soft
elastic
what is considered abnormal?
hard
springy
empty
name this normal end
bone to bone
i.e.-elbow extension
hard
name this normal end
stop to movement due to approx of tissue
i.e.-knee flexion
soft
name this normal end
tissues places on passive stretch causing elastic resistance
i.e.-lateral rotation of hip
elastic
name this abnormal end
involuntary muscle spasm provides break to movements
i.e.-OA, capsular pattern
hard
name this abnormal end
mechanical joint, displacement/loose
i.e.-joint springs or bounces back just before end range
springy
name this abnormal end
no true end feel
i.e.-ACL tear
empty