Spinal Touch Flashcards
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Where is the center of gravity?
L5/S1
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List the three ten second holds.
- Initial contact
- Center of gravity. L5/S1
- EOP
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How many touch points are on the gluteal area?
28
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Why is it important to be concerned with aim once you start treatment?
Aim is the intention of the direction of energy which encourages the correct spinal correction.
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What are the three attitudes of the thumb?
Aim, tilt, lift
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True or false.
The direction of aim is C8 when the drift is the same side anterior cheek.
False
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Why do you mark the drift at the plumb line before marking the anterior cheek?
To obtain a correct drift line. The longer time spent at the plumb line, the more likely the body will try to self correct.
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What is the primary purpose of spinal touch?
Increase health and wellness by correcting the drift to bring the body back to the original center of gravity.
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What is stored in muscles and used for energy?
Glucose and glycogen
What is meant by the tern ‘drift’ at the plumb line?
The body’s distortion from it’s orginal center of gravity.