Chapter 5 The Spine Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment, and Adjustive Techniques Outline STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE SPINE 145 EVALUATION OF SPINAL JOINT FUNCTION 146 Spinal Joint Scan 147 IDENTIFICATION OF…
Chapter 6 Extraspinal Techniques Outline ROLE OF THE PERIPHERAL JOINTS 283 TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT 283 Functional Anatomy 284 Biomechanics 286 Evaluation 288 Adjustive Procedures 291 SHOULDER 294 Functional Anatomy 294 Biomechanics…
Chapter 7 Nonthrust Procedures Mobilization, Traction, and Soft Tissue Techniques Outline JOINT MOBILIZATION 381 Definition 381 Primary Goal 382 Various Types 382 Selected Examples 383 MANUAL TRACTION- DISTRACTION 384 Definition…
Chapter 2 Joint Anatomy and Basic Biomechanics Outline FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES, AND TERMS 11 Levers 11 Body Planes 12 Axes of Movement 13 Joint Motion 13 Synovial Joints 15 Bony…
Chapter 3 Joint Assessment Principles and Procedures Outline THE MANIPULABLE LESION 36 SUBLUXATION 36 VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATION COMPLEX 37 Mechanical Components 38 Joint Malposition 38 Joint Fixation (Hypomobility) 39 Clinical Joint…
Chapter 4 Principles of Adjustive Technique OUTLINE CLASSIFICATION AND DEFINITION OF MANUAL THERAPIES 84 JOINT MANIPULATIVE PROCEDURES 84 Adjustment 84 Manipulation 88 Joint Mobilization 88 Manual Traction-Distraction 88 SOFT TISSUE…
Chapter 1 General Overview of the Chiropractic Profession Outline THE PAST 1 Philosophic Roots 3 THE PRESENT 3 Basic Principles 3 Chiropractic Education 5 Licensure 6 Scope of Practice 6…
