End-Feel Flashcards

Normal and Abnormal End-Feels

1
Q

Firm (Stretch)

A
Examples: 
     Ankle Dorsiflexion
     Finger Extension
     Hip Medial Rotation
     Forearm Supination
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Hard (Bone to Bone)

A

Examples:

Elbow Extension

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3
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Soft (Soft Tissue Approximation)

A

Examples:
Elbow Flexion
Knee Flexion

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4
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Abnormal: Empty (cannot reach end-feel, usually due to pain)

A

Examples:
Joint inflammation
Fracture
Bursitis

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5
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Abnormal: Firm

A

Examples:
Increased Tone
Tightening of the capsule
Ligament Shortening

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6
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Abnormal: Hard

A

Examples:
Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Osteophyte Formation

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7
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Abnormal: Soft

A

Examples:
Edema
Synovitis
Ligament instability / tear

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