Hour 1

Basic Science

• Understanding the physiology of the muscle spindle and Golgi tendon organ in normal function
  The hypothesis of Irvin Korr, PhD in regards to somatic dysfunction, “the facilitated segment” or subluxation and the role of the muscle spindle and Golgi tendon organ.  The Golgi Tendon Organ and its relevance in osseous and spring loaded and drop table adjusting (Speed as a tool of ease: The role of the Golgi tendon organ in release of somatic dysfunction)
   
• How slackening the muscle and joint works to release somatic dysfunction: The Role of the Muscle Spindle in release of somatic dysfunction

The accidental discovery and subsequent hypothesis of Lawrence Jones, DO, and the development of Strain/Counterstrain.  The development of Positional Release Technique and Strain Counterstrain and how it serves as a base for techniques addressing Subluxation.
 

Hour 2

Technique

• Finding the Tender Point and the “Sweet Spot” or “Mobile Point” during the Adjustment

the articular position in which the Tender point ceases to be tender and the hyperactive “gamma gain” as described by Korr ceases and the muscle spindle cells and intrinsic muscles achieve normal signal and extrinsic muscles normal tonus.
Techniques of release: 90 second hold rule, or combining with reciprocal inhibition, traction, compression, torsion or HVLLA (high velocity, low, low amplitude) thrust such as Meric, toggle, spring loaded instrument or flick of the wrist).
 

Hour 3

Technique

• Upper cervical analysis and correction: Occiput, C1 and C2
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.

Hour 4

Technique

• Anterior cervical tender points and releases  C3-7, Anterior Longitudinal Ligament and Sternocleidomastoid analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.

Hour 5

Technique

• Posterior Cervical tender points C3-7, Scalenes analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.
   

Hour 6

Technique

• Anterior Thoracic tender points analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.

Hour 7

Technique

• Anterior Ribs T1 - T6 and intercostal muscles 4-6 tender analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.

Hour 8

Technique

• Posterior Thoracics analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.

Hour 9

Technique

• Anterior lumbar tender points analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.

Hour 10

Technique

• Posterior lumbar points L1-5 and Upper and Lower Pole L5 on pelvis analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.
   

Hour 11

Technique

• Anterior Pelvic Tender Points, Diversified corollaries PI, IN, AS, and EX ilium, Sacral base anterior, posterior analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.

Hour 12

Technique

• Posterior pelvis and femoroacetabular hip joints analysis and correction
  Associated plane lines of the facets and primary ranges of motion, muscle origins, insertions, actions, and positions of release using the concept of approximation of the joints and muscles as a means of somatic dysfunction release.  Correlation with Diversified approaches to release of these segments, and associated proper ergonomics for the chiropractor's safety and efficiency.

• Recap and Review