Barriers to motion can best be described as what?

Barriers to motion refer to the impediments that can limit or restrict the range of movement in a body segment. The concept of physical restrictions encompasses any anatomical or mechanical factors that physically prevent or diminish movement. This can include structures like muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones that may be tight, damaged, or otherwise compromised.

Understanding physical restrictions is essential because they can be the most direct cause of limited mobility and can impact a person's function and quality of life. Treatment in osteopathic practices frequently targets these physical barriers, using techniques to restore proper motion and function.

On the other hand, while emotional factors, physiological limitations, and environmental restrictions may influence a person's ability to move, they do not directly describe the inherent physical limitations in the musculoskeletal system. Thus, pinpointing physical restrictions is key to addressing and overcoming barriers to motion effectively.