Thompson Technique Seminar Series –
Hour by Hour
Presented by: Dr. Wayne Henry Zemelka
3904 Lillie Avenue, Suite #6
Davenport, Iowa 52806
319-386-8585
drwayne@netins.net
Hour 1
Introduction to Segmental Drop
Adjusting
Neurological Basis for Leg Analysis System
Reticular
Formation & the Inhibitory/Facilitory System
Research
demonstrating the viability of Leg Length Insufficiency (LLI)
Pivot
points of the Ilium
Contraindications to a proper leg analysis
Anatomical
short leg
Poorly
mended broken leg
Joint
replacement surgery
Hour 2
Rationale for the Segmental Drop System of Adjusting –
Thompson Technique
Newton’s
Second Principle
Mechanics
of Segmental Drop Adjusting
Amount of
Force used in Adjusting on a Drop Table
Research
Report
Towards a better understanding of Low Back Pain: A review of
the mechanics of the Lumbar Disc, By Alf Nachemson
Visuals
showing results of research and pressure changes in a 3rd lumbar
disc in a live subject
An update on the Anatomy of the TMJ & Atlas Muscles
Review of Analysis of the Cervical Spine utilizing X-ray
Analysis and “Line Drawings”
Hour 3
Introduction of the Basic “Five Categories” of Analysis
Negative
Derifield
The
“Four Points of Tenderness”
Semimembranosus
and Semitendinosus
The
effects on the Levels of Involvement
Positive
Derifield
Cervical
Syndrome
X-Derifield
Bi-Lateral
Cervical Syndrome
Hour 4
Decision Tree
Concept of Organizing the Thompson Protocol
Leg Length Analysis of the “Five Categories”
Detailed
Explanation of each Category
Demonstrate
via Slides & Video each Part of Analysis Procedure
Negative
Derifield
Positive
Derifield
Cervical
Syndrome
X-Derifield
Bilateral
Cervical Syndrome
Adjusting
Procedure for each of the “Five Categories
Demonstrated
by Slides & Video of each Adjustment Procedure
Hour 5
Review of the “Five Categories” and their application to
Office Procedures
Alternate
Procedures applicable to:
Negative
Derifield
Positive
Derifield
Cervical
Adjusting utilizing Double Thenar P to A adjusting and Gonstead Style of
adjusting on the Segmental Drop Table
Review of Five Categories and Discussion
Hour 6
Additional Analysis & Adjustment Procedures
Sacrum
Specific
Analysis for detecting Sacral Subluxation
Detection
of lumbar involvement
Posterior
Ischium
“Rocked
Ilium” and its effects on the Sciatic Nerve
Psoas – How
to detect an imbalance in the psoas and proper correction
Relationship
of the Psoas and it’s effect on the trochanter and lower limb
“Decision Tree” Concept
Following
the Protocol of the Thompson Technique
Introduction of the “Levels of Involvement” as it relates to
the skeletal system
Hour 7
Introduction of the “Oxygen Deficiency Syndrome” and the Rib
Cage
Proper Procedures for Adjustment of the Upper Torso
High
Shoulder
Rotated Rib
Anterior
Dorsal
Pain
Syndrome (Page 41 in Manual)
Lateral
Facet Syndrome
Continuation of the Upper Torso Adjusting Procedures
Rotator Cuff problems, Analysis and
Adjustment
Rotated Cervical Syndrome & the
Afferent “B” fibers
Lumbar Facet Syndrome
Hour 8
The TMJ, Analysis & Adjustment
Anatomy of
the TMJ
Muscles
associated with the movement of the TMJ and their association with the Occiput
and Cervical Segments
\Review and Demonstration on the Adjusting table where
available, otherwise review Slides and
discussions of specific questions pertaining to adjusting procedures.
Answer
Questions and demonstrate proper application of the adjusting procedures
Review “Levels of Involvement” and effects of the lower
extremities in contributing to instability through the “Kinetic Chain”
Analysis
& Adjustment of the Knee
Ilium –
IN/EX
Hour 9
Varied Adjustment Procedures tailored to the Drop Style of
adjusting
Upper
Thoracic Analysis and Adjustment, Adjustment of T-1,2 & 3 using the Modified Diversified Pisaform style of
adjustment
Thumb Move
for T-1-3, Analysis & Adjustment
Double
Thenar P-A Adjustment of the Thoracic Vertebrae
Specific
Transverse Adjustment, Pisaform over Thumb
The Rib Cage as it relates to “Oxygen Deficiency Syndrome”
Metabolism
& the need for oxygen
Afferent
“B” fibers and their importance in understanding movement or the lack of
movement
Kapanje
Model of rib cage motion
Hour 10
Analysis and Adjustment
First Rib
Prone
Anterior
Rib Mobilization
Posterior
Rib Mobilization
The application of specific adjustment procedures in the
Lumbars
Lumbar
thumb move
Lumbar
Single Hand Adjustment
Coccyx analysis and adjustment
Sacral
Tuberous Ligament
X-ray of
the Pelvic Region and Leg Lift Analysis
Levels of Involvement as it applies to the Protocol for the
Thompson Technique
Support
mechanisms that will enhance stability of the Kinetic Chain and improve
Proprioceptive reaction in balancing the skeletal structure of the human frame.
Adjustment
of the Foot and Ankle to aid in establishing the necessary foundation for
proper balance of the kinetic chain
Hour 11
TMJ – The Alternate way of adjustment of this important area
of the body
Review
analysis and contraindications
Piriformis – the other muscle involved in the trochanter and
lower leg instability
Spondylolesthesis/Analysis and Adjustment
Contraindications
Aortic
Aneurysm
Grades 3
& 4
Hour 12
Operation of a Segmental Drop Table
Proper set
up of the weight of the patient and adjusting drop mechanism for each patient
Proper
placement of the patient for height
Setting up
table for adjustment of a pregnant woman
How to
operate the various controls on the table
Height
adjustment for manual and automatic
Use of a
SOT Board to stabilize the sacrum when adjusting supine
Review of adjusting procedures and answer questions on using
the Thompson Technique
Note: All times are approximate and time frame may
vary due to volume of questions and or discussion in any given period.