Thru The Chapters

Week 27: Palpation Technique

In today's episode, we cover the proper procedure for patient palpation.  This includes an understanding of how to interpret our findings to ensure that we know what we think we know. 

Purple: Week 2 - Introduction to Biomechanics

In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 2 and an introduction to biomechanics, particularly the biomechanics that are relevant to the chiropractor.  This is an essential foundation for understanding everything else that is yet to come in this book. 

Week 26: Motion Palpation

In today's episode, we will begin our exploration into motion palpation.  This is something that is rarely taught as a system within the system, but here we will look at the basic technique and principles for obtaining reliable information from the patient's body.

Week 25: Instrumentation

In today's episode, we will talk about the method for proper scoping.  How the scope should be held, how to maintain proper contact, and proper glide speed are all topics that will be addressed.  This episode is essential for anyone who is just getting started and wants to learn how to scope properly. 

Week 24: Instrumentation Theory

In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 11 on Instrumentation by talking about the theory of Instrumentation. In order to properly interpret our Instrumentation findings, we must first know what we are looking for and what it means. This section will teach us how to do that. 

Week 23: Full Spine Radiography

In today's episode, we will cover the proper technique for taking full spine films.  It is important to use proper technique as well as patient positioning to ensure that the films are of the highest quality.  

Week 22: Occipital Misalignment

In today's episode, we will be looking at misalignments of the Occiput as it relates to the Atlas.  This section will give us a thorough understanding of the biomechanics as it relates to Occipital misalignment so we can create a plan for proper correction. 

Week 21: Atlas Misalignments

In today's episode, we look specifically at the atlas.  Once it has been determined that there is a subluxation of the atlas, it is necessary to evaluate it on x-ray in order to determine its exact location and the proper method of correction. 

W&P Wednesday: 680-696

In today's episode, we will complete our reading of the book by discussing some final physics concepts and how they help us to understand biomechanical motion.  

Week 20: Upper Cervical Misalignments - Mechanism of Subluxation

In today's episode, we discuss the mechanism by which upper cervical subluxations cause nerve pressure and dysfunction. This is an important piece of the assessment if we are going to create a proper correction.