Which components are typically reassessed to judge OMM response?

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After OMM, the most reliable way to judge response is to recheck the somatic dysfunction and how the patient feels. Focus on the components you palpate for somatic dysfunction: motion, texture, and tenderness. If treatment is effective, joints and segments should move more freely, tissue texture abnormalities and fascial restrictions should lessen, and tenderness should decrease. Coupling these objective palpatory changes with patient-reported symptoms—such as reduced pain, improved function, and better daily activity—gives a clear picture of the clinical effect. Imaging or laboratory values often do not reflect immediate functional changes and can lag behind, while a physician’s subjective impression alone may miss subtle improvements or patient impact. So, assessing motion, texture, tenderness, and patient-reported symptoms together provides the most practical assessment of OMM response.