Hypertonic means?

Hypertonic means?

• A. End Feel
• B. Increased muscle tone
• C. Tenderness
• D. Normal ROM

Answer: (B)

Hypertonic means increased muscle tone—the muscles are unusually stiff and resist being passively moved. This reflects a higher baseline level of muscle activity, often seen with upper motor neuron issues such as stroke or cerebral palsy. It’s about tone, not pain, end-range feel, or normal range of motion. End Feel describes the quality of resistance at the end of a movement, tenderness is pain upon palpation, and normal ROM indicates typical joint movement without restriction.

Hypertonic means increased muscle tone—the muscles are unusually stiff and resist being passively moved. This reflects a higher baseline level of muscle activity, often seen with upper motor neuron issues such as stroke or cerebral palsy. It’s about tone, not pain, end-range feel, or normal range of motion. End Feel describes the quality of resistance at the end of a movement, tenderness is pain upon palpation, and normal ROM indicates typical joint movement without restriction.