Theories

Question 1

Galen (1958)

Answer 1

Restore vertebrae to normal position

Question 2

Pare (1958)

Answer 2

Straighten the spine

Question 3

Still (1899)

Answer 3

Restore blood flow

Question 4

Palmer (1910)

Answer 4

Relieve nerve compression

Question 5

Kunert (1965)

Answer 5

Relieve irritation of sympathetic chain

Question 6

Gillet (1968)

Answer 6

Mobilize fixated vertebral segments

Question 7

Cyriax (1975)

Answer 7

Shift fragment of IVD

Question 8

Mennell (1960)

Answer 8

Mobilize posterior joints (z joints)

Question 9

DeJarnette (1967)

Answer 9

Remove interference with CSF circulation

Question 10

Perl (1975)

Answer 10

Stretch contracted muscles

Question 11

Homewood (1963)

Answer 11

Correct abnormal somatovisceral reflexes

Question 12

Korr (1976)

Answer 12

Remove “irritable” spinal lesions

Question 13

Chrisman (1964)

Answer 13

Stretch/tear adhesions around nerve roots

Question 14

Farfan (1973)

Answer 14

Reduce distortions of the annulua (annulus fibrosus)

Question 15

Major subluxation theories proposed by Henderson?

Answer 15

IVF encroachment
Altered sensory input (dysafferentation)
Spinal cord distortion

Question 16

How do chiropractors evaluate individuals clinically to determine the appropriateness of chiro care?

Answer 16

Biomechanical evaluation
Neurologic evaluation
Trophic assessment
Psychosocial assessment

Question 17

Examples of contributing mechanical etiologies?

Answer 17

Trauma, repetitive postural activities

Question 18

Examples of static asymmetries?

Answer 18

High shoulder, altered curves, rotated foot

Question 19

Examples of dynamic asymmetries?

Answer 19

Gait, other movements

Question 20

Examples of imaging procedures used to evaluate asymmetries?

Answer 20

X ray, static/stress views, videofluroscopy