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Flexion Distraction & Drop Piece -#33672


 

 
Jonathan C. Williams, MEd, DC, DABCI
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Introduction to two (2) mechanically assisted adjustive techniques for the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and pelvic regions. Mechanically assisted extremity techniques will be briefly discussed.
Flexion Distraction will be based on the work of Dr. James Cox with a focus on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of Facet syndrome, intervertebral Disc herniation, and Spondylolisthesis. In addition the use of stationary flexion or extension pre-stress will be introduced for the adjusting of the cervical and thoracic regions and molding as a treatment for Scoliosis.
Drop piece use will be based on the work of Dr. J. Clay Thompson with a focus on Sacral subluxation (prone and supine), Ilium subluxation (prone and supine), Facet Sundrome, Cervical, Thoracic and extremity subluxation.
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Course Objectives
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A) Becoming familiar and competent with the operation of a Flexion Distraction table
B) Becoming familiar and competent with the operation of a Drop Piece table
C) Being able to safely perform Flexion Distrction protocol for low back pain
D) Being able to safely perform cervical and thoracic adjustments in flexion, extension or in axial distraction position
E) Being able to evaluate a patient and set drop piece tension in-order to deliver a safe, effective adjustive thrust.

Materials
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A. Required Text(s):
  1. NONE

B. Recommended Text(s):
  1. Cox, J. Low Back Pain (5th Ed.) or (6th Ed.) Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Maryland
    Bergmann, T.F., Davis, P.T.;Mechanically Assisted Manual Techiniques: Distraction Procedures, Moshy, St. Louis MO.
  2. Bergmann, T.F., Davis, P.T.;Mechanically Assisted Manual Techiniques: Distraction Procedures, Moshy, St. Louis MO.

C. Required Materials for Lab:
  1. NOTES
Assignments
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1. Read all handout materials
2. Lecture and lab materials
Attendance
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Attendance is required.
Grading Criteria
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Format: PASS/FAIL GRADING / Quizzes and attendance > 70%
Pass (P) Pass (P)=>/70%
Fail (F) Fail (F)= < 70%

Guaranteed grades are as follows:

A = N/A
B = N/A
C = N/A
D = N/A
F = N/A
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