Overview 2 parallel vertical axises (red circles/lines in images below) 1 through the foramen magnum (occipital bone, purple bone below) 1 through the body of the sphenoid (white bone below) Sphenoid and occiput rotate in the same direction about their vertical axises (clockwise, counterclockwise) Naming The naming of a vertical strain […]
Category: Pathologic Strain Patterns
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Overview 2 parallel transverse axes (red lines in images below) 1 axes through the sphenoid bone (purple bone below) 1 axes through the occipital bone (white bone below) Naming The naming of a vertical strain is based on the position of sphenoid base in relation to occiput (superior or inferior). […]
Overview Results from compression of the sphenoid and occiput at the SBS junction Etiologies Trauma (back/front of head) Circumferential compression (childbirth) SBS Compression Hand Motion Skull Motion
Overview Pathologic strain patterns are abnormal strain patterns and require treatment The 3 types of pathologic strain patterns are: Vertical Strains Lateral Strains Sphenobasilar Compression In a lab setting, you will be asked to demonstrate these motions using your hands On a written or oral exam, you may be asked […]
