Associate Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, CA. The leg checking procedure also serves to establish correction of the subluxations.Īuthor information: Robert Cooperstein, MA, DC. Subluxations, detected primarily by the leg check procedure, are addressed with a mechanical percussive tool (Activator Adjusting Instrument or, simply, “Activator”). Overview:Īccording to Fuhr, AMCT is a synthesis of several analytic systems and low-force adjustive procedures, including Logan Basic, Derifield-Thompson leg checking and VanRumpt’s Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT), the latter of which features thumb thrusts and a system of leg length analysis. and may not be used without prior written. The use of the activator adjusting instrument is thought to promote increased safety for patient and doctor. ACTIVATOR, ACTIVATOR METHODS and the ACTIVATOR logo are registered trademarks of Activator Methods International, Ltd. A series of diagnostic provocative maneuvers and leg checks are used to identify the location of subluxation the therapeutic goal is to restore proper body mechanics through the application of low-force adjustments. Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique. Prerequisite: TECH-130 Course Offered By: Technique Department Required Text: Fuhr, A. As a result, functional leg length analysis is covered in depth. $ 0.00 0 Cart Abstract Statement of Intent:Īctivator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) seeks to conduct a systematic analysis of basic body biomechanics, under the general belief that disturbed mechanics leads to disturbed function. To provide an historical overview, description, synthesis, and critique of the Activator Adjusting Instrument (AAI) and Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique of clinical assessment. This technique identifies subluxations based on specific protocol using functional short leg checks.
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