Activator Method: Basic Scan Protocol
Adjusting Lumbars- Contact and LOD?
Inferior Articular Process A-S
Adjusting L5? LOD?
Inferior Articullar Process: Anterior and Superior
Pelvic Pattern- PI Contact points? LOD?
Ischial Spine: P-S-L Sacrotuberous Ligament: P-S-L Lateral Crest: A-S
What kind of tests do you use for Pos 3?
Isolation Test
Lumbar Tests use what kind of evaluation tests?
Isolation Tests
What kinda of tests are used for poss 2?
Isolation Tests
Where do you start with Possibillity One?
Knees/Feet
LOD for rib adjustment
L-I
Positive Medial Pressure Test- LOD for MCL?
L-I
Where do you start for poss 2?
L4
Scapula- OPD leg goes long, what is the subluxation?
Lateral Scapula
Test for T4?
Lift the PD shoulder back
Steps for Position 1
Look, Don't TOUCH!- observe feet/ankles for eversion/inversion Remove in/eversion Dorsiflex Flare feet 10 degrees Apply gentle upward pressure
Scapula- Contacts and LOD for Medial Scap Subluxation?
Lower 1/3 of ala- Lateral Humerus- Superior Radius- Anterior and Inferior Lunate- Posterior
Scapula- Contacts and LOD for Lateral Scap Subluxation?
Lower 1/3 of ala- Medial Humerus- Inferior Ulna- Superior and Medial Distal Row of Carpals- Anterior
Positive Lateral Pressure Test- LOD for LCL?
M-I
Do you start with MCL or LCL? PD or OPD?
MCL PD side--> MCL OPD LCL PD side--> LCL OPD
Scapula- PD leg goes long what is the subluxation?
Medial Scapula
Test for L4?
OPD forearm on low back/Lumbars
Contact for Occiput? LOD?
Occiput- stabilize with thumb Inferior unchallenged line Anterior
Positive Medial Pressure Test- LOD for Talus?
P-S-L
Positive Lateral Pressure Test- LOD for Cuboid?
P-S-M
Test for L5?
PD forearm on low back/Lumbars
What indicates adjusting C1? Which side?
PD leg lengthens Adjust on PD side
What indicates adjusting C2? Which side?
PD leg shortens Adjust on OPD
What do we need to remember when adjusting the first rib (hint: what do you do with your other hand?)
Use free hand to take a P-I tissue pull of the trap
Test for C7?
Turn head to neutral/face down
Which segments have corresponding rib adjustments?
T4-8
Contact for C2-7? LOD?
TVP A-S-M
Adjusting T2-10- Contac and LOD?
TVP A-S-Slightly M
Adjusting T1- Contact and LOD?
TVP A-slightly M
Contact for C1? LOD?
TVP Medial
Steps for Position 2
Take hands off! Let the feet form a "V"- don't let heels touch Flare toes out DO NOT force dorsiflexion
Positive Medial Pressure Test- Adjust what?
Talus and Medial Knee/MCL
Test for C2/1?
Tuck Chin toward the chest
Pelvic Pattern- What do you start with AS or PI? PD or OPD?
AS OPD
Pubic Symphysis- OPD leg lengthens/PD leg shortens--> what do you adjust? LOD?
Adjust inferior aspect of pubic bone Straight Superior
Pubic Symphysis- PD leg lengthens--> what do you adjust? LOD?
Adjust superior aspect of pubic bone Straight Inferior
Adjusting 1st Ribs- Contact and LOD?
Body of rib (1/2 in Lat to TVP) Straight inferior
Test for L2?
Both forearms on low back/Lumbars
Test for T8?
Both forearms superior and Lat to head
Positive Lateral Pressure Test- Adjust what?
Cuboid and Lateral Knee/LCL
Test for T6?
Turn head to PD side
PD leg lengthens going from P1--> P2
Possibility One
PD leg shortens going from P1--> P2
Possiblity 2
Legs are even/balanced in P1--> P2
Possiblity 3
Pelvic Pattern- AS Contact points? And LOD
Posterior base of sacrum (1/2 in lateral to S1): A-I Crest (ilium): I-M Ischial Tube: A-I
Test for Occiput?
Press face into table
What kind of testing is used for a possiblity one?
Pressure
Where do you start with possiblity 3?
Pubic Symphysis
Test for T12?
Raise PD arm (superior and Lat to head)
Test for T1 Rib/1st Ribs?
Roll Shoulders Back
Test for T1?
Shrug Shoulders
Test for C5?
Slightly raise the head off the table
Test for Scapula?
Squeeze elbow to body
What is the pubic symphysis test?
Squeeze the knees
