Hand Folding Distortion Unfolding/Traction – short lever and long lever traction forces can be utilized in order to unfold the carpal- metacarpal joints. Refolding/Compression – refolding the hand requires constant compression while mobilizing the joint(s)...
Fingers Folding Distortion Unfolding/Traction – combining traction with various degrees of rotation is the optimal approach for unfolding the fingers. Refolding/Compression – constant compression coupled with simultaneous rotation of varying degrees will...
Lumbar Folding Distortion The patient places the hand(s) on the waist or lumbar spinal area. Sweeping from medial to lateral with a finger or fingers, just at or above the belt line, is another very common body language for folding distortions in the lumbar region of...
Sacrum Folding Distortion The patient places the hand(s) on the waist or lumbar spinal area. Sweeping from medial to lateral with a finger or fingers, just at or above the belt line, is another very common body language for folding distortions in the lumbar region of...
Hip Folding Distortion Unfolding/Traction – The patient places one hand on the region around the greater trochanter (outer portion of hip joint). However, the patients will usually indicate with a hand in the groin region and infer that the pain is deep inside....
