Pathological end feel

Question 1

Boggy

Answer 1

Edema or joint swelling

Question 2

Firm with decreased elasticity

Answer 2

Fibrosis of soft tissue

Question 3

Rubbery

Answer 3

Muscle spasm

Question 4

Empty

Answer 4

loose, then very hard: associated with muscle guarding or pt avoiding painful part of range

Question 5

Hypermobility

Answer 5

end feel at a later time than on opposite side