End Feel Flashcards
1
Q
Firm end feel (normal) examples
A
-stretch- ankle DF finger ext hip medial rotation forearm supination
2
Q
Hard end feel (normal) examples
A
-bone to bone-
elbow extension
3
Q
Soft end feel (normal) examples
A
-soft tissue approximation-
elbow flexion
knee flexion
4
Q
Empty end feel (abnormal) examples
A
-cannot reach end feel, usually due to pain-
joint inflammation
fractures
bursitis
5
Q
Firm end feel (abnormal) examples
A
increased tone
tightening of the capsule
ligament shortening
6
Q
Hard end feel (abnormal) examples
A
fracture
osteoarthritis
osteophyte formation
7
Q
Soft end feel (abnormal) examples
A
edema
synovitis
ligament instability/tear
