Structural Tissue Modes Flashcards
Structural File
Position: Tip of Index finger into the center of the palm.
Purpose: Indicates a Structural tissue disorder
Procedure: Test the Structure modes and treat as indicated
Bone Displacement
Position: Thumb pad to the index finger pad.
Purpose: Indicates malposition of osseous joint.
Procedure: Realignment may be with mechanical pressure or with muscle reactivation. Adjust to the priority vector with consideration of priority posture
Periosteum
Position: Thumb palmer surface DIP to the index finger palmer surface of DIP.
Purpose: Indicates trauma to the bone surface. If a fracture is suspected, perform the tuning fork, tap test and respiratory assist test. If vibration on the bone cause weakness and inspiratory assist fails to restore strength, the fracture test is a positive. X-RAY the Local / Periosteum indicator.
Procedure: Process with Priority / S.C.O.P.E. tissue and treat as indicated. Micro- current with 411 micro-amps at 0.6Hz, 91.0Hz, & 9.0Hz
Soft Tissue Displacement
Position: Thumb tip to the index finger tip, no nail contact.
Purpose: Indicates malposition of any soft tissue.
Procedure: Using mechanical pressure, adjust to the priority vector of correction.
Muscle
Position: Apply thumb pad on the dorsum of the index finger nail.
Purpose: Display’s weak, dysfunctional muscle.
Procedure: For Local application challenge for stretch or compression of the axil line of fibers. Remote application requires another Priority Tissue procedure.
Tendon
Position: Thumb DIP joint to radial side of straight PIP joint of the index finger, fully flexed at the MCP joint.
Purpose: Indicates a Golgi Tendon defect.
Procedure: Compress the fibers along the axis of this tendon. Challenge for other angles of significance.
Ligament
Position: Thumb DIP joint to the radial side of the fully flexed PIP joint of the index finger, also fully flexed at the MCP joint.
Purpose: Indicates a Ligament Golgi defect.
Procedure: Compress the fibers along the ligament axis. Challenge for the other angles of significance.
Meniscus
Position: Place the thumb pad on the radial side of the fully flexed DIP joint of the index finger.
Purpose: Indicates extrusion or displacement of the cartilaginous pad of tissue between bones.
Procedure: This requires a manipulation of the meniscus margin and muscle balancing.
Adhesion
Position: Place the ulna side of the thumb DIP to the radial side of the fully flexed DIP joint of the index finger.
Purpose: Displays fascia restrictions and connective tissue proliferation.
Procedure: Process as indicated with location and tissue modes.
Check for Adaptation.
Deeply stretch the tissue with fiber manipulation.
Scar Tissue
Position: Place the ulna side of the thumb DIP to the ulna side of the fully flexed DIP joint of the index finger.
Purpose: Indicates post traumatic tissue repair with contractures of tissue.
Procedure: Process as indicated with Local vectors of force. Consider probable Adaptation series of Injury Recall, Secondary therapy with special penetrating oils or micro-current may soften the scar.
Bursitis
Position: Fully flexed index finger is angled across the ulna aspect of the middle phalanx of the thumb.
Purpose: Indicates inflammation of the bursa sac around a joint.
Procedure: Process with Local / Priority / Bursa / vector / compression
Inflammation
Position: Fully flexed index finger is cradled into the ulna aspect of the thumb.
Purpose: General indicator of tissue inflammation.
Procedure: Process with Priority / S.C.O.P.E. tissue and treat as indicated. If inflammation mode persists after treatment, test for and apply ice 10 minutes per hour as needed.
Vascular Deficit
Position: Apply the index finger distal phalanx dorsum, flat against the ulna aspect of the thumb so the index DIP aligns with the thumb DIP.
Purpose: Indicates circulatory compromise by arterial constriction or occlusion.
Procedure: Respiratory Assist Test to screen for conservative care potential. Locate release point along inguinal fossa up and over the iliac crest.
Left side for any site below diaphragm
Right side for any site above diaphragm
Neurovascular
Position: Apply flexed index finger and nail tip into thumb distal margin of PIP joint ulna side.
Purpose: Indicates neurogenic vascular reduction to the muscle.
Procedure: Locate the Priority, Neuro-Vascular location point, then touch lightly for 10-15 seconds, or End Point.
Neurolymphatic
Position: The tip of the index finger nail into the joint crease, ulna side of the DIP of the thumb.
Purpose: Deficient lymph drainage for the muscle involved.
Procedure: Locate the Priority Neuro-lymphatic point and vigorously rub lightly for ten to twenty seconds.
Cryotherapy
Position: Place index finger nail tip on ulna side of thumb, perpendicular to the thumb, exactly in the line with the proximal margin of the thumb nail.
Purpose: To determine the need for Cryotherapy for the reduction of inflammation and swelling.
Procedure: For maximum results, apply frozen gel pack wrapped in a paper towel, directly to the bare skin for no more than 10 minutes, once per hour.
Pain
Position: Thumb nail into the radial side of the index finger distal phalanx
Purpose: Indicates active nociceptor pain signals.
Procedure: Pause Lock the active signal and process with Local / Priority to identify the Local tissue.
Endpoint to locate treatment of Local / Priority tissue.
Neuro 1 (Peripheral)
Position: Tip of thumb nail to index finger pad midline.
Purpose: Identifies nerve inflammation and dysfunction resulting from peripheral entrapment.
Procedure: Sub-mode to End Point for Local or Remote treatment location and treat as the Priority, Tissue File indicates.
Neuro 2 (IVF)
Position: Tip of thumb nail to index finger middle phalanx midline.
Purpose: Identifies nerve inflammation and dysfunction resulting from spinal nerve root entrapment; subluxation.
Procedure: Sub-mode to End Point for Local or Remote treatment location and treat as the Priority, Tissue File indicates or adjust the vertebral orientation.
Neuro 3 (Dural Torque)
Position: Tip of thumb nail to index finger proximal phalanx midline.
Purpose: Identifies nerve inflammation and dysfunction resulting from Meningeal or Dural torque within the spinal canal.
Procedure: Sub-mode to End Point for Local or Remote treatment location and treat as Priority, Tissue File indicates usually supporting compression of transverse ligaments bridging the spinal segment.
Neuro 4 (Cranial Nerve)
Position: Tip of the thumb nail to the palmer midline of the index finger MCP. Alternative position of ulnar aspect of thumb nail tip into radial aspect of distal aspect of index finger MCP may be used (not pictured).
Purpose: Identifies cranial nerve dysfunction.
Procedure: Submode to Local/Remote to identify cause of dysfunction.
ROM Fixation
Position: Closed fist position with the index finger full extension and abduction with the thumb relaxed over the middle finger.
Purpose: Identifies restriction of singular or compound dynamics of joint movement.
Procedure: Determine plane of fixation, locate ligament parallel to the plane of fixation and correct the ligament…OR process for Priority Electrical point.
Spinal Disc (Intensity 1)
Position: Palmer thumb tip to the radial side of the index finger DIP.
Purpose: Reveals a slight spinal disc inflammation with neuropathy.
Procedure: Sub-mode for Local / Remote / Priority / S.C.O.P.E. Consider that you must release the fixation, restore normal muscle performance and treat with ice.
Spinal Disc (Intensity 5)
Position: Thumb palmer DIP to the radial side of the index finger DIP.
Purpose: Reveals a moderate spinal disc inflammation with protrusion and neuropathy.
Procedure: Sub-mode for Local / Remote / Priority / S.C.O.P.E. Consider that you must release the fixation, restore normal muscle performance and treat with ice.
Spinal Disc (Intensity 10)
Position: Thumb palmer PIP to radial side of the index finger DIP.
Purpose: Reveals an extreme disc inflammation with substantial protrusion and neuropathy.
Procedure: During weakness test, apply the respiratory assist test to determine the recovery potential. Follow Location and Tissue protocol.
Spinal Disc (Intensity 15)
Position: Thumb palmer MCP to the index finger pad.
Purpose: Reveals an extreme disc inflammation with substantial protrusion and neuropathy.
Procedure: During weakness test, apply the respiratory assist test to determine the recovery potential. Follow Location and Tissue protocol.
Swelling
Position: Insert the distal phalanx of the thumb between the PIP joints of the middle and index finger.
Purpose: Identifies the presence of physiological swelling.
Procedure: Process with Priority / S.C.O.P.E. tissue and treat as indicated. May be trauma initiated, but if not primary considerations should be VSR (Viscero- Somatic Reflex) Kidney, Adrenal, Thyroid, Heart, or Vascular Constriction
