Tissue Quality soft supple pliable firm dense rigid guarded ropey nodular fibrotic edematous hypertonic hypotonic warm cool
Symptoms tightness tension stiffness soreness aching burning tingling numbness radiating pain sharp pain dull pain heaviness fatigue
Palpation tender non-tender restricted glide reduced elasticity increased tone decreased tone trigger point activity protective guarding tissue congestion
Mobility restricted limited painful guarded improved full symmetrical asymmetrical active passive assisted
Treatment Response tissue softened guarding decreased tenderness reduced range of motion improved pain decreased movement became easier restriction remained symptoms temporarily reproduced patient tolerated treatment well no adverse response observed