Treatment Protocols & Procedures Flashcards
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Bennett's neurovascular reflex points in AK are stimulated by:
Answer: Light touch held until a pulse-like rhythm is felt under the fingertips
Bennett's neurovascular reflexes are treated with very light fingertip contact held until a subtle pulse or rhythm is palpated, indicating vascular normalization.
In the AK cranial sacral assessment, which finding would most directly prompt intervention at the sphenobasilar junction (SBS)?
Answer: Asymmetrical cranial rhythmic impulse with temporal bone restriction
An asymmetrical cranial rhythmic impulse with temporal bone restriction suggests SBS dysfunction, which AK addresses through cranial techniques.
The 'five factors of the IVF' in AK refers to structures that pass through the intervertebral foramen. Which of the following is NOT one of those five?
Answer: Aortic branch vessel
The five IVF factors are the spinal nerve, arterial supply, venous drainage, lymphatics, and connective tissue; the aorta does not pass through the IVF.
An AK practitioner suspects a sacroiliac fixation. After confirming with muscle testing, the most appropriate initial manipulative procedure would be:
Answer: Blocking technique using wedge-shaped blocks under the pelvis to decompress the SI joint
Sacral blocking (using wedge blocks) is a low-force AK-compatible technique that uses gravity and patient body weight to release SI fixations.
In AK protocol, the anterior neck muscle most commonly tested as an indicator for cervical spine dysfunction is the:
Answer: Sternocleidomastoid
The sternocleidomastoid is a primary AK indicator muscle for upper cervical spine dysfunction and cranial faults.
When using acupuncture meridian therapy in AK, treating an over-energy meridian typically involves:
Answer: Sedating the meridian by tonifying its controlling element
In five-element theory applied in AK, over-energy in a meridian is reduced by tonifying the meridian that controls it in the ko (controlling) cycle.
A patient presents with a weak right piriformis in AK testing. The most likely associated visceral organ to evaluate would be:
Answer: Urinary bladder
The piriformis muscle is associated with the urinary bladder organ in AK muscle-organ relationships based on meridian correlations.