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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 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” 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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