Leg Checks

Question 1

Subluxation assumes __ dysfunction, which in turn assumes __ dysfunction.

Answer 1

joint

proprioceptive

Question 2

Proprioception is from ___, ___, and ___

Answer 2

muscles
facet joints
discs

Question 3

Muscular proprioception involves ___ and ___

Answer 3

Muscle Spindles

GTOs

Question 4

Joint and Disc proprioception involves ___ receptors

Answer 4

pressure

Question 5

Abnormal proprioception assumes abnormal ___ response

Answer 5

motor

Question 6

Abnormal proprioceptive impulses reach the ___ and ___ and ultimately the ___ very quickly (via fastest ___ fibers –> highly myelinated)

Answer 6

Cerebellum
Thalamus
Cortex
Type 1A

Question 7

Cortical motor responses are from which tracts?

Answer 7

Tecto-spinal
Rubro-spinal
Reticulo-spinal
Vestibulo-spinal

Question 8

Vestibulo-spinal tract excites __ and __ __ postural muscles

Answer 8

pelvic

lower extremity

Question 9

Subluxation also creates ___, exacerbating ___ differences right vs. left in pelvic and leg muscles.

Answer 9

dis-inhibition

tonal

Question 10

5 basic leg check Categories

Answer 10

Cervical Syndrome
X-Derifield Cervical Syndrome
Bilateral Cervical Syndrome
Negative Derifield
Positive Derifield

Question 11

How to perform leg check (according to ppt)

Answer 11

• Apply slight I-S pressure in line with the tibia
• Square off the heels of the shoes
• If no shoes, contact malleoli and use slight I-S traction