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end-feel,

the sensation imparted to the examiner's hands at the end point of the available range of motion. It varies according to the limiting structure or tissue. Types of end-feel include capsular, bone-on-bone, spasm, and springy block. Empty end-feel is the absence of an end-feel during a range of motion examination when the patient stops further movement of a joint before the examiner senses any organic resistance to the movement.

end-feel,

n the restricted motion felt upon approaching an anatomic or physiologic barrier. See also barrier, anatomic and barrier, physiologic.

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These variables were dichotomized according to those subjects who were positive for a specific joint end-feel or pain location versus those subjects who were negative for the item.

Development of a clinical prediction rule to identify patients with ... by Currier, Linda L.; Froehlich, Paul J.; Carow, Scott D.; McAndrew, Ronald K.; Cliborne, Amy V.; Boyle / Physical Therapy

When force was applied to each lumbar spinous process in an anterior direction, the end-feel was judged by the examiner to be firm, and it was felt almost immediately upon application of the force.

Application of the HOAC II: an episode of care for a patient with low ... by Echternach, John L / Physical Therapy

The interrater reliability of end-feel measurements has been found to be low, whereas the intrarater reliability has been reported to be high.

Evidence in practice by Boyles, Robert E / Physical Therapy

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