By: Jeffrey D. Olsen, DC Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) suggests that, before proceeding to the pelvis or any portion of the axial skeleton, doctors must first clear the subluxations and remove any instability from the lower extremity.1 The Activator Adjusting Instrument, with the proper line of drive, is your tool for removing subluxations. Furthermore,
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: Mark N. Charrette, DC (See all of the figures at the bottom) The following is a checklist/protocol that I follow to adjust the typical shoulder (Fig. 1). Depending on what research you read and what your definition of “joint” is, the Chiropractor will come up with a differing number of shoulder joints. I adjust
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 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: Mark N. Charrette, DC How often has the Chiropractor heard from his or her patient that the area being adjusted “doesn’t hurt”? On the other hand, how often has a patient told us that an area doesn’t hurt, or feels good—so we as Chiropractors decide not to examine it? Painless Problems There is a
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: Jeffrey D. Olsen, DC We see them every day. Patients, with chronic headaches that have not responded to traditional treatment, present with a feeble hope that “maybe a Chiropractor can help.” How I wish we were given the opportunity, earlier in the development of the condition, to restore normal relationships of the spine and
By: Kurt Vreeland, DC, DICAK, DABCN, DACAN, FACCN Throughout the history of Chiropractic, a common theme in trying to alleviate patient suffering has been the correction of posture. Regardless of the particular technique practiced, there always seems to be a common denominator in the restoration of “normal” posture. Sometimes the problem is that we can’t
By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC Adjusting Procedures of the Thompson Technique Analysis To detect a Bilateral Cervical problem, place the patient in the prone position on the table and check the leg length in extension. They will appear even in the extended position and when flexed will remain even. Lower the legs to the
By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC Sacral Analysis Patient—Prone Examination—Doctor’s superior hand on the patient’s sacrum, with fingers pointing towards the feet (Fig. 1). With the patient in the prone position have him/her lock the knee and raise each leg one at a time, as high as possible, without raising the pelvis off the table, while
By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC Analysis With the patient in a sitting position palpate along the vertebrae. You will find the rib head very tender without posteriority or laterality of the vertebra. The involved rib head and rib are inferior in relationship to the rib heads above and below. Additionally you will feel the inferior
By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC Keeping the record straight: The anterior thoracic is the loss of curvature in the dorsal region which gives the appearance that the vertebrae have moved anterior-ward, which in turn gives the appearance of flattening of the kyphotic curvature of the Dorsal vertebrae (Fig. 1). Therefore the name, ‘Anterior Thoracic.’ Analysis
Dr. Kent – April 2011 Subluxation in the 21st Century
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: Larry Markson, DC, Bob Hoffman, DC, and Dennis Perman, DC We as a society are more “stressed-out” than ever before. Today, the stress of careers, deadlines, conflicts, family—as well as demands on our time and money—take a huge toll on our health and well-being. Just as a chain breaks at its weakest link,
By: Gerald T. Lalla, DC and Diane Lalla, CW, CA Plan Your Work—Work Your Plan Regardless of the type of practice you pursue, every practitioner should be well aware of the need for proper documentation of all aspects of patient care. Not only do regulatory licensing boards and agencies require proper record keeping, but other
By: William D. Esteb “Not Invented Here” Personality, tableside manner, a sense of humor and millions of other subtle details affect patient compliance. In the midst of this complex equation is the importance of patient education. Making sure patients appreciate the value of their orthotics is more than a marketing overture. It is an essential
By: Mark N. Charrette, DC When asked why I use functional orthotics, my reply is simple. I use orthotics to enhance the proprioceptive response of the entire lower extremity (including the foot) and to stabilize the pelvis and spine. And when I’m asked what is my idea of the optimal orthopedic appliance, again my reply
By: Dale Heil, DC Doctors of Chiropractic have always strived for a delineated adjusting protocol that makes sense to both the patient and themselves. When using functional orthotics in combination with an appropriate adjusting technique, the doctor can intelligently demonstrate the need for continuing corrective care and establish an effective maintenance program. Patients and doctors
