Chiropractic Technique

Chapter 1: General Overview of the Chiropractic Profession  The Past The Present The Future  Conclusions Chapter 2: Joint Anatomy and Basic Biomechanics Fundamental Concepts, Principles, and Terms  Joint Function  Mechanical Forces Acting on Connective Tissue  Properties of Connective Tissue  Models of Spine Function  Chapter 3: Joint Assessment Principles and Procedures The Manipulable Lesion  Subluxation  Vertebral Subluxation Complex  Joint Subluxation/Dysfunction Syndrome  Spinal Listings  Clinical Evaluation of Joint Subluxation/Dysfunction Syndrome  Clinical Documentation  Chapter 4: Principles of Adjustive Technique Classification and Definition of Manual Therapies  Joint Manipulative Procedures  Soft Tissue Manipulative Procedures  Indications for Adjustive Therapy  Mechanical Spine Pain  Joint Subluxation/Dysfunction Syndromes  Contraindications to and Complications of Adjustive Therapy  Effects of Adjustive Therapy  Application of Adjustive Therapy  Chapter 5: The Spine: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment and Adjustive Techniques Structure and Function of the Spine  Evaluation of Spinal Joint Function  Cervical Spine  Adjustments of the Cervical Spine  Thoracic Spine  Adjustments of the Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage  Lumbar Spine  Adjustments of the Lumbar Spine  Pelvic Joints  Adjustments of the Pelvis  Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques Role of the Peripheral Joints  Temporomandibular Joint  Shoulder  Elbow  Wrist and Hand  Hip  Knee  Ankle and Foot  Chapter 7: Nonthrust Procedures: Mobilization, Traction, and Soft Tissue Techniques Joint Mobilization  Manual Traction-Distraction  McKenzie Method  Cranial Manipulation  Soft Tissue Manipulation  Conclusions  Glossary Appendices 1: Named Chiropractic Techniques 2: Reliability Studies 3: Citation Synopsis