The Activator Method

Front Cover
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Back Cover
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Cover Page
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Front Matter......Page 4
Copyright
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Dedication
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Contributors
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Editorial Committee
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Developmental Acknowledgments
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Forward
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Preface
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Acknowledgments
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Contents
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Contraindications
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Section I- Introduction to the Activator Method......Page 23
1. History of a Technique System......Page 25
2. Chiropractic Science: Toward Understanding Spinal Manipulation......Page 48
3. Variability of Force Magnitude and Force Duration in Manual and Instrument-Based Manipulation Techniques *......Page 56
4. Pain Mechanisms and Control......Page 65
Section II- Clinical Observations and Advanced Assessment Procedures
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5. Leg Length Reactivity
......Page 89
6. The Activator Method Analytical Technique
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Section III- Activator Method Analysis
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7. The Activator Method Basic Scan Protocol
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8. Additional Tests for the Sacrum, Pelvis and Related Structures
......Page 214
9. Additional Tests for the Hip and Related Structures......Page 248
10. Additional Lumbar Tests and Adjustments
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11. Additional Tests and Adjustments for the Thoracic Vertebrae, Ribs and Anterior Thorax
......Page 288
12. Additional Tests and Adjustments for the Cervical Spine
......Page 325
13. The Temporomandibular Joints and Related Tests and Adjustments
......Page 355
14. Additional Tests and Adjustments for the Knee and Related Structures
......Page 378
15. Additional Tests and Adjustments for the Foot and Ankle
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16. Additional Tests and Adjustments for the Shoulder and Related Structures
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17. Additional Tests and Adjustments for the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
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Appendix. Activator Quick Notes......Page 539
Glossary
......Page 555
Index
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