Palpation skills

Palpation skills involve using the hands and fingers to gently feel and assess the body’s tissues, muscles, bones, and organs. This technique helps healthcare professionals gather important information about a person’s health, such as detecting swelling, tenderness, temperature changes, or irregularities. Skilled palpation allows for a better understanding of what’s happening beneath the skin, aiding in diagnosis and treatment. It requires a careful, precise touch, sensitivity, and experience to interpret what the hands feel accurately and effectively.