In this course the student learns to identify bony landmarks, count vertebrae, and locate each vertebrae of the spine. The student also begins to develop awareness and skills in the areas of the doctor-patient relationship, communication, and ergonomics. This course is an introduction to the use of palpation, both static and motion, in obtaining a listing. Several named systems are introduced from the perspectives of techniques taught at Life West.
Emphasis is placed on the upper cervical complex.
This course is an introduction to chiropractic examination, including the location of spinal landmarks, postural analysis, and motion palpation. The concepts of patient management and basic x-ray studies are introduced. This course is an introduction to end-play motion palpation as a system to analyze joint integrity. Major emphasis is on the spinal articulations. Extremity joint motion is also introduced.