1. Foundational AK Skills - II Challenge Indirect Muscle Test 5 Factors of the IVF

2. Challenge n A testing procedure to determine the effect of some input, either physical, chemical or mental, on the function of a muscle.

3. Characteristics of Challenge n Based on the idea that the body: –should be able to accept a stimulus without disruption of the nervous system’s coordination of the muscular system n Usually done by the Doctor –Exception; Deep breath to move cranium n When used to find a listing, –Use an INDICATOR muscle - For precise vector

4. Challenge to find a listing, n Use an INDICATOR muscle - For precise vector n Associated muscle will “completely” strengthen –Even if vector is just “in the ball park” n Indicator muscle will: –“Partially” weaken if “in the ball park” –“Completely” weaken if the vector is precise!

5. Spinal Vs. Extremity Challenge n SPINAL –REBOUND CHALLENGE –Adjust into weakness n EXTREMITY –DIRECT CHALLENGE –Adjust into strength

6. Indirect Muscle Test n Subclavius, Levator Ani n A weak muscle does NOT TL n Muscle weakness WILL TL!

7. How do you TL muscle weakness? –Find an INDICATOR muscle –TL suspected weak muscle –Check indicator Strong? Weak? –Contract suspected weak muscle –Test indicator Strong? Weak?

8. Subclavius - Indirect mus. test

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10. 5 Factors of the IVF n Nerve –Subluxation –Muscle Spindle Cell –Golgi Tendon Organ –Nutrition n Neurolymphatic Reflex n Neurovascular Reflex n Acupuncture Meridian Connector n Cerebrospinal Fluid (Craniosacral)