By: John Palo, BS, DC, DABCO The Collapsed Longitudinal Arch Hyperpronation, the collapse of the longitudinal arch of the foot, has received the greatest attention in the field of foot orthotics. And justly so. It has been of particular concern to the Chiropractic physician. Why? The collapsed longitudinal arch lowers the sacral table on the
By: Jeffrey D. Olsen, DC Among the options available, my low-force procedure of choice is Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT). From my earliest exposure to AMCT, while taking the elective as a student at Palmer College, I had the impression that this is the most systematic approach to Chiropractic care. In our training and too
By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC The Thompson Technique The existence of the Negative Derifield is determined by the Leg Length Insufficiency (LLI) associated with the finding of the short leg in extension that stays short upon flexion. Confirmation is determined by the finding of two or more of the four trigger points located at the
By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC Positive Derifield (+D) analysis is derived from observing the Leg Length Inequality (LLI) (Fig. 1), in that the short leg in extension comes even or crosses over to become longer when placed into flexion (Fig. 2). A +D indicates that the rotation of the ilium occurs at the acetabulum, therefore
By: Christopher Kent, DC Objective Assessment of the Relationship Between Lower Extremity Abnormalities and Paraspinal Muscle Function Using Surface Electromyography Physical, chemical, and emotional stress may result in spinal problems, including vertebral subluxation. A common cause of physical stress is aberrant posture due to structural asymmetry in the lower extremity. Chronic physical stress caused by leg length
By: Mark N. Charrette, DC Stress fractures are a common cause of foot pain, especially in the active population.1 Patients will report a dull, aching pain sensation in the foot that is often poorly localized (Fig. 1). The nagging pain increases during weightbearing and gait, and often remains for a while after use. It commonly subsides
By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC It is important to understand that the Sacral Analysis or “Leg Lift” is an integral part of the second phase of the Derifield-Thompson analysis system. The Protocol must be adhered to in that the Sacral Analysis is done after adjustment of the findings of the LLI (Leg Length Inequality) tests,
By: William M. Austin, DC, CCSP, CCRD During standing, walking, and running the lumbar spine and pelvis balance on the lower extremities. As shown in Fig. 1, leg or foot asymmetries send abnormal forces along the closed Kinetic/Kinematic Chain, interfering with spinal function.1 And interfering with spinal function can result in a number of bodily malfunctions.
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By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC The Thompson Technique: Is a low force, hands-on adjusting technique Transfers less reflective force into the joints of the doctor’s arms and shoulders Is a great way to adjust children and adults Is one of the top Chiropractic adjusting techniques in the world Is a Chiropractic adjusting technique that follows
By: William M. Austin, D.C. Functional Leg Length Discrepancy: Chiropractic Response Download PDF
Before you read… Watch Our Video on Shin Splints by Tim Maggs, DC. ___ By: Mark Charrette, D.C. Lower leg pain associated with overuse typical of runners and other athletes is broadly defined as “shin splints.” Numerous conditions fall within this category of injuries, and various theories exist for their causes. Understanding the role of
By: John K. Hyland, DC, DACBR, DABCO, CSCS With very few exceptions, the sports competitions held during the Winter Olympics are dependent on the function and stability of the feet. This goes for the various types of skiing (alpine, cross-country, and freestyle), skating (figure, dance, speed, hockey), and snowboarding. Participation in these events requires consistent
Orthotics for the Olympics By: John K. Hyland, DC, DACBR, DABCO, CSCS With very few exceptions, the sports competitions held during the Winter Olympics are dependent on the function and stability of the feet. This goes for the various types of skiing (alpine, cross-country, and freestyle), skating (figure, dance, speed, hockey), and snowboarding. Participation in
Detect, Correct, and Prevent Conditions Caused by Leg Length Discrepancies By: John Palo, BS, DC, CCSP, DABCO “Doctors, teachers, and those who nurse the sick should be aware what sort of thing is man, what is life, what is health, and in what manner a parity and concordance of the elements maintains it; while a discordance of these
Download PDF Now Most hip problems seen by Chiropractors have developed gradually, over a period of weeks, months or even years. There is usually an underlying biomechanical imbalance, or possibly some type of overuse syndrome. Common examples include trochanteric bursitis, recurrent muscle strains (hamstrings, adductors), piriformis syndrome and snapping hip. By far the most frequently
Download PDF Now Foot pronation affects the spine. It can lead to problems such as short leg syndrome, which can lead to scoliosis, or a curvature of the spine. When your feet pronate, the arches drop and the pelvis and sacrum lower, which laterally flexes the lumbar spine and causes compensatory scoliosis. Functional orthotics are
