09/28/2025
✨ In osteopathy, palpation is more than touch—it’s the foundation of our practice.
Our palpation objectives include:
🔹 Detecting abnormal tissue texture
🔹 Evaluating symmetry, both visually and physically
🔹 Assessing variations in range & quality of movement
We rely on three key categories to guide our hands-on evaluation:
🌀 Position
🌀 Mobility/Motility
🌀 Vitality
As Viola Frymann reminded us, palpation must be experienced—it’s a skill that grows through practice, presence, and sensitivity.
