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Move systematically from the skin to superficial fascia, muscle, and bone.

Use the lightest pressure necessary to feel the target structure. Download Palpation techniques pdf

Sometimes moving slowly reveals more, while a quick "springing" test is better for joint mobility. Move systematically from the skin to superficial fascia,

Heat often indicates acute inflammation; cold can suggest chronic ischemia. Texture: Is the tissue ropy, boggy, or granular? Download Palpation techniques pdf