Course description

COURSE GOAL:
Flexion-Distraction introduces the flexion-distraction table as developed by Dr. Leander Eckard and the concept of using motorized continuous passive motion to help find spinal fixations and then reduce the force necessary to correct vertebral subluxations. “Full-spine” adjustment delivery on the “Eckard Advantage” table will be presented as well as the PLUS technique for upper-cervical subluxations.

About the instructor

About the Instructor

Flexion / Distraction – AT 5322
Ronald L. Wells, B.S., B.S., D.C.
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Dr. Ronald L. Wells graduated from Arkansas State University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree.  In 1991, he obtained an Associate's degree in health sciences from Park College.  In 1995, he graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic with his Doctorate in Chiropractic.  In 2002, he graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic with a Bachelor of Science degree.  Dr. Wells is currently certified in Myofascial therapy, Cox Flexion / Distraction technique, and holds Advance proficiency certification in Activator methods.  He is currently the City coordinator for Activator methods.  He is a full time Associate professor at Parker College of Chiropractic.


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