Proadjuster Chiropractor Tacoma, Wa

Combining Tradition with Technology

ollowing examination, (including with the ProAdjuster) the doctor will then determine the correct treatment to be applied. The way the ProAdjuster instrument measures whether the vertebra is too rigid or too fluid is by applying a light mechanical test force to the joints directly over the patient’s spine. This is different from manual palpation because when applying hands on pressure, the body goes into a normal defense posture mechanism. It causes the muscles to contract and guard against an impact.

Have you ever “flinched” at something? You know exactly what is meant by this. The piezoelectric sensor in the ProAdjuster instrument responds and registers information faster than your body’s ability to react. Therefore, a precise and accurate picture of the extent of rigidity or fluidity of each vertebra is reflected.

A light force is introduced into the vertebra to check motion, it is then reflected back to the piezoelectric sensor, which measures the reflective force, sending it to the computer for interpretation, all before the muscle can respond in its normal way. Isn’t that incredible? This is the same sensing technology that NASA subcontractors have used in the space program in order to evaluate the integrity of the ceramic cooling tiles on the outside of the space shuttle. The aviation industry, as well as civil engineers have used this technology in order to test metal fatigue in aircraft and bridge spans.

Chiropractors are now able to use this highly sophisticated technology applied to the human body to determine proper function. We can have the same level of care given to our bodies as multi-billion dollar spacecraft. Doesn’t that give you a sense of being special and give you a higher level of confidence?

he ProAdjuster utilizes the piezoelectric sensor in the head to percuss the individual joints in the spine, giving the doctor vital information about the motion dynamics and resonant frequency of oscillation.

This allows the chiropractor to manage these spinal and extremity-related conditions that may be musculo-skeletal in nature by increasing the range of motion, eliminating fixation and improving functional capacity of patients through specific manipulative techniques.

The ProAdjuster enables the DC to analyze using a sophisticated instrument, treat the dysfunctional segment of the spine and then reanalyze. This provides pre and post data which is very beneficial to oversee the patient’s course of care.

Comfortable and Consistent

1 Soft tissue conditions such as trigger points respond well to the percussion of the ProAdjuster unit and the forces are delivered in a sub-harmonic, metered, precise nature to create oscillation and enhance range of motion.
2 Neurologically, the ProAdjuster takes advantage of the interplay of the type 1,2 and 3 mechanoreceptors with the type 4 nociceptors creating an inhibition of pain, increasing neuroactivity and restoration of normal nervous system tone.
3 The ProAdjuster is very comfortable for patients of all ages due to the fact that there is no application of manual rotation or thrusting forces.
4 The patient is seated in a comfortable chair in an upright position without the need to turn the head or neck. Thus, this greatly reduces any issues associated with osteoporosis, vertebral artery conditions or other concerns that aggressive manual techniques might not properly address.

Proprietary Software

his system helps ensure a functional outcome of a prescribed, written treatment plan. The ProAdjuster also lets the doctor know when not to perform manipulative procedures on a particular day. The routine perception of popping and cracking is eliminated because there are objective, specified reasoning and data points to analyze. There is also an end to the treatment plan. It is important for patients to feel confident that there is an end to this therapy and that we can chart the progress with sign wave analysis.

Sign wave analysis measures joint function through four aspects. The amplitude indicates resistance of fixation of the joint, upon six pounds of percussion. The apex comments on the relative mobility and ligament hysteresis associated with that joint. The length of the wave indicat ses the resonant frequency of the joint measured in cycles per second, or hertz. The smoothness of the wave would represent the smooth articular gliding of the tested spinal articulation.

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