FLEXION/DISTRACTION

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This class introduces the student to two different flexion/distraction techniques. The first is the motorized technique as developed by Dr. Leander Eckard and the second is the manual technique developed by Dr. James M. Cox. The motorized flexion-distraction table as developed by Dr. Eckard uses the concept of using motorized continuous passive motion to help find spinal fixations and then reduce the force necessary to correct vertebral subluxationsthrough concurrent motion-assisted adjusting. “Full-spine” adjustment delivery on the “Eckard Advantage” table will be presented. Manual flexion distraction, as further developed and refined by Dr. Cox (based on the work of John V. McManis, D.O.), is the second flexion distraction technique covered in this course. This is a non-surgical technique for the treatment of (cervical, thoracic & lumbar) disc herniations, spondylolisthesis, and facet syndrome just to name a few. This technique has a long history, is well documented and continues to be utilized in ongoing research. Furthermore, Cox flexion distraction is used in several of the Veterans Affairs hospitals.Prerequisite(s): Analysis and Adjusting Technique I