End-feels Flashcards
Firm End Feel
Stretch (Muscular, Capsular, Ligamentous)
Hard
Bone to bone (abrupt)
Soft
Soft tissue approximation
Empty
Cannot reach end-feel, usually due to pain
Ankle Dorsiflexion has what type of end feel?
Firm
Elbow extension has what type of end-feel?
Hard
Elbow flexion has what type of end feel?
Soft
Joint inflammation is could cause what type of end feel?
Empty
Finger extension has what type of end feel?
Firm
Increased tone could lead to what abnormal end feel
Firm
Fractures could lead to what two types of abnormal end feels?
Empty and Hard
Hip medial rotation is an example of what end feel?
Firm
Knee flexion has what type of end-feel?
Soft
Edema may lead to what type of abnormal end feel?
Soft
Bursitis may lead to what type of abnormal end-feel?
Empty
OA may lead to what type of abnormal end feel?
Hard
Forearm supination is an example of what type of end feel?
Firm
Tightening of the capsule may lead to what type of abnormal end feel?
Firm
Synovitis may lead to what type of abnormal end feel?
Soft
Osteophyte formation may lead to what type of abnormal end feel?
Hard
Ligament shortening may lead to what type of abnormal end feel?
Firm
Ligament instability/tear may lead to what type of abnormal end feel?
Soft
What is muscle insufficiency?
A muscle contraction that is less than optimal due to an extremely lengthened or shortened position of the muscle. There ar two types of insufficiency: Active and Passive
Explain Passive Insufficiency
When a two-joint muscle is lengthened over both joints simultaneously
Explain active muscle insufficiency.
When a two-joint muscle contracts across both joints simultaneously
