This class introduces the student to two different flexion/distraction techniques. Motorized as developed by Dr. Leander Eckard and manual as developed by Dr. James M. Cox. Motorized flexion-distraction table as developed by Dr. Eckard uses the concept of using motorized continuous passive motion to help find spinal fixations and then reduce the force necessary to correct vertebral subluxations through concurrent adjusting. “Full-spine” adjustment delivery on the “Eckard Advantage” table will be presented as well as the PLUS technique for upper-cervical subluxations. There will also be a special section on treatment of scoliosis.
The second half of the trimester will be devoted to manual flexion distraction as further developed and refined by Dr. Cox based on the work of John V. McManis, D.O. This is a non-surgical technique for the treatment of (cervical, thoracic & lumbar) disc herniations, spondylolisthesis, facet syndrome just to name a few. This technique has a long history, is well documented and continues to be utilized in on going research.