P - Palpation Flashcards
What are the for T’s of Palpation
Temperature
Texture
Tone
Tenderness
What are we looking for with ‘Temperature’
Degree and intensity of palpable heat or cold
What does ‘Temperature’ indicate
Circulation
Excessive heat could mean inflammation or fever
What are we looking for with ‘Texture’
Tissue quality - how it feels
What does ‘Texture’ Indicate
Scar tissue
Restricted fascia
Hypertoned muscles
What are we looking for with ‘Tone’
The normal degree of muscle tension
How the muscle responds to stretch
Does it spring back
What does ‘Tone’ indicate
Could indicate a neurological issue
What are we looking for with ‘Tenderness’
Sensitivity to touch and pressure
Descriptive words for Palpation
Ropey, Boggy, Dense, Fluid, Stringy, Taut, Spongey etc
Define Anatomical Palpation
Used to locate a particular structure
Define Sensory Palpation
Used to describe a structure
Pressure and Duration of Anatomical Palpation
Firm, Short
Pressure and Duration of Sensory Palpation
Light to firm, requires more time
What type of words are used to describe Anatomical Palpations
Anatomical terms
What type of words are used to describe Sensory Palpations
Descriptive words
