Fundamental Palpation Skills for Muscles and Joints: PAL Version

Structure and Function. Objective Palpatory Literacy. The Dominant Eye and Sensory Literacy. First Steps in Skill Enhancement. Morphology of Reflex and Acupuncture Points. Palpating and Asessing the Skin. Is It Muscle or a Joint Problem?. Palpating for Changes in Muscle Structure. Red, White and Black Reaction. Palpation of Subtle Movements. Assessing Dural Restriction. Assessment of 'Abnormal Mechanical Tension' in the Nervous System. Source of Pain. Is It Reflex or Local?. Introduction to Functional Palpation. Joint Play, 'End-Feel', Range of Motion: What Are They?. Palpation and Assessment of Spine and Pelvis. Percussion Palpation. Visceral Palpation and Breathing Function Assessment. Palpating the Traditional Chinese Pulses. Palpation Without Touch (Therapeutic Touch). About Hyperventilation. Palpation and Emotional States.