• Getzoff H

• Chiropractic
• Craniofacial Abnormalities
• Open Access Document
• Range of Motion, Articular
• Sacro Occipital Technique

Introduction: The intention of this paper is to present a cranial bone adjustment method that can be primarily used for all three Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) categories, and to share a three-part cranial indicator analysis that specifies the needed side for the adjustment.

To help build a substantive rational for this intervention a retrospective analysis of 85 patients was undertaken. Also shared is a five-part cranial adjusting procedure that can be used for all three SOT categories

Methods: A retrospective review of the records of 85 patients was performed to assess the three-part cranial indicator analysis to help determine the optimal side for the cranial adjusting of the zygoma. 

Results: A consistency was found between analysis of craniofacial range of motion (ROM) testing and head tilt. These results helped guide the side and location to focus the craniofacial adjustments.

Conclusion: This retrospective study of 85 patients yielded interesting correlative findings for the indicators of lateral head tilt, zygomatic ROM, and facial analysis to determine optimal side of zygomatic adjustment. 

Author keywords: Sacro occipital technique - Chiropractic - Cranial facial growth and development; Lateral head tilt; Working level; Cranial manipulation.

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