Motion palpation can be frustrating to learn, especially when so many apparent contradictions occur. It is the purpose of this article to "gel" the various components of motion palpation into one biomechanical model. First of all let's identify these various approaches to motion palpation: 1 static joint challenge; 2 joint play; 3 end joint analysis; 4 dynamic motion palpation… The ideal approach to identifying joint mobility lies in the ability of the clinician to apply the most appropriate motion palpation procedure(s) when examining a patient. Therefore a clinician must be conversant and skilled in all aspects of motion palpation.

 

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