Princibles of Chiro Flashcards
Founder of chiropractic
Nerve compression theory
Coined “innate intelligence”
used short-lever adjusting techs
DD Palmer
developer of chiropractic
Hole-in-one upper c tech, nerve tracing, the Meric system and use of leg length for subluxations
BJ Palmer
developed pelvic distortion and structural approach theory of subluxation.
said spine was weight bearing and adapting to various stresses
Carver
developing SOT (sacral-occipital techniques) CSF flow thru the pumping action of the sacrum and cranial dura mater
deJarnette
deved the concept of motion palpation and the original vertebral subluxation complex (VSC)
Faye
dev of Activator Method techn
Fuhr
first to use terms lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis, and inflammation
Galen
developed motion palpation in response to Belgium government making it illegal for chiros to take x-rays
his test involves standing on one leg (Stork test)
Gillet
deved the biomechanical basis of chiropractic adjustments
Gonstead
deved Applied Kinesiology and muscle testing
Goodheart
stated that subluxations, disc herniations, and exostoses may produce pressure on the dorsal nerve root
Hadley
first doctor to use to the word “subluxation” in 1746
Illi
deved Segmental Facilitation Theory. Neurons become more hyperresponsive and irritable. Joint receptors do not influence motor activity, muscle spindles do.
Korr
published the first chiro book in 1906. referred to brain as life force
Langworthy
first patient to be adjusted by DD Palmer
Lillard
dev of tech which measures vertebral misalignment from the sacrum upwards using full spine x rays
Logan
use of acupressure on trigger points, as well as addressing posture. Receptor-tonus technique
Nimmo
deved the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).
Selye
identified 33 principles of chiropractic and is credited with the analogy of the “safety pin” cycle
Stephenson
known for segmental drop adjusting and leg length
Thompson
coining the term “chiropractic”
Weed
Meric Chart:
blood supply to head, brain and ear
C1
Meric Chart:
tonsils
C2-3
Meric Chart:
nose, mouth, palatine tube
C4
Meric Chart:
neck glands, pharynx, tonsils
C5-C6
Meric Chart:
heart
T2
Meric Chart:
lungs, bronchial tube, pleura
T3
Meric Chart:
gallbladder, common bile duct
T4
Meric Chart:
liver
T5
Meric Chart:
stomach
T6
Meric Chart:
pancreas, duodenum
T7
Meric Chart:
spleen
T8