Thompson Chiropractic Technique Spine Adjusting Seminar DVD classes For Sale

Thompson ChiropracticTechnique Spine Adjusting Seminar DVD classes

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Thompson ChiropracticTechnique Training Videos (3 DVDs)FULL SPINE and Book (pdf). Includes FullSpine Technique, Derifield Leg Checks, Extremity Adjusting, RibAdjusting.Video demonstration of Thompson Full Spine &Extremity & Rib Adjusting Techniquebyvariousdoctors.The videos are color and good quality for thevideo cameras available at the time (not modern HD video). The sound is clear and easy to hear.This is your chance to learn from someone who devoted his entire life tochiropractic and to healing, he was truly a great chiropractor.

Textbook (pdf document on disc not printed hard-copy)Segmental Drop Adjusting by Dr. Thompson, quick reference charts, articles,typed class notes, etc.TheThompson Techniqueutilizes a \"Segmental DropTable\" to enhance the motion force imparted towards the segment or area tobe Adjusted. Dr. Thompson introduced the concept of adding motion by inventinga headpiece that would drop away as the adjustive thrust was applied to thevertebral segment. He was granted a patent in 1955 on his concept for thePalmer-Thompson Drop Headpiece. Since the new idea was such a success Dr.Thompson then went on to invent a table with drop pieces for adjusting thedorsal, lumbar and pelvic area. this came about in 1957 and from there the restis history. Today there are numerous manufacturers of drop-piece tables usedaround the world.

The \"Segmental DropSystem\" takes advantage of the spine\'s inherent design of the joints inorder to move the spinal segment in the direction that will improve the motionof the segment with the one above and below. It just makes good sense thatsince the spinal joints face front to back and have an incline that slopes morenaturally backwards that we can effect increased motion by applying anadjustment from P to A, (Posterior to Anterior) and with an inferior tosuperior line of correction. The majority of the spinal adjusting utilizing theThompsonTechniquehas the patient lying prone. (face down.) This is the basisfor Dr. Thompson’s theory of proper spinal adjusting and the driving force thatlead him to invent the drop table.

Leg Length Analysis ConceptAnother important aspect of theThompson Techniqueis themethod used to determine an imbalance in the length of the legs when observedwith the patient in a prone position on the table. The \"Leg LengthSystem\" is based on the early work of Dr. Derifield of Detroit, Michigan.The neurological basis for balance is found in the Reticular System of the brainwhere the Inhibitory and Facilitory systems maintain balance of the musculatureof the body. A neurological imbalance will affect the musculature of the legsresulting in the appearance of one leg being short when observed with thepatient in the prone position. The feet are observed in the extended positionand then flexed to compare one with the other noting any difference in theappearance of length. Contraindications would be an anatomical short leg,history of poorly healed fracture, or a joint implant.

The \"Leg LengthAnalysis\" has five levels of interpretation developed by Drs. Derifield,and Thompson. The length is observed at the juncture of where the heel and shoecome together with inversion and eversion removed and no dorsiflexion orplantar flexion of the feet. Subluxation levels are based on the \"LegAnalysis \"to determine what areas that may need to be adjusted. This iscorrelated with Physical Examination, X-ray and Motion findings, Palpation andInstrumentation utilized by the Doctor of Chiropractic.

Segmental Drop Adjusting - The Legacy Continues

The development of the\"Drop Table\" has come a long way since the early days of discovery byDr. Thompson. What started out as an improved method for delivering the\"Toggle Recoil\" during the era of B.J. Palmer, has grown into aworldwide use of the Segmental Drop System for Chiropractic Adjusting. Thefollowing story comes from hearing Dr. Thompson lecture to students and fielddoctors over the years and represents a chronology of historical importance.

While attending PalmerCollege of Chiropractic, Dr. Thompson had developed at his apartment, a sideposture table with the head piece mounted on an auto jack from a Model T car.This was done to accommodate the height of the head when the patient was placedin the side posture position. When the thrust was delivered there was somevertical drop or give that added to the toggle thrust. He surmised that if hecould refine and control this drop it would be of some benefit to the properexecution of the toggle adjustment.

The first attemptresulted in a headpiece that was spring-loaded and had a drop of about ½ inchwith the other end that swiveled and a catch that latched when the two piecescame together. This headpiece was utilized to experiment with the tension ofthe spring and various mechanisms for the latch that locked the headpiece downwhen the toggle thrust was delivered. The unit worked so well that several weremade and thus was born the \"Toggle Drop Headpiece\" or as many of uscame to know the Toggle Board.

One of the first thingsyou did was to buy one of these toggle boards even before purchasing yourbooks. If you were lucky you would find a senior who was graduating and get areal good deal. Today there are several manufactures such as Thuli Tables thatproduce excellent toggle drops, that can be adjusted for the weight of thepatient\'s head.

As the story goes, Dr.Thompson demonstrated the drop headpiece for Dr. B.J. Palmer. Dr. Clay saidmany times, that B.J. felt it enhanced the toggle adjustment and they enteredinto an agreement to put the drop headpiece on the tables to be used in theclinic and classrooms. Many of these tables are still in use in the toggleclassroom at Palmer College. They were refurbished with new upholstery a fewyears ago, and continue to serve in the training of the students in learningtoggle recoil adjusting.