Imptortant to determine if somatic dysfxn in knee is orthopedically stable before doing OMT – need to rule out gross asymmetry – TART dx can be present w/ligament tear and tissue disruption = *restriction motion is a good sign of somatic dysfxn (while excessive motion is an actual orthopedic injury) –> “Too loose” (“empty” end-feel) = orthopedic “Too tight” (a barrier) = need to know –> “Too tight everywhere” (matched direction capsular pattern) =rheumatologic/pathology –> “Tight-free” barrier pattern = somatic dysfunction “Just right” * More test answers on https://studyhippo.com/omm-management-of-knee-problems/