New Zealand College of Chiropractic

To continue to develop chiropractic clinical principles and skills relating to assessment of spinal health in an overall sense, including vertebral subluxation analysis and the development of psychomotor skills of adjustment procedures utilising toggle recoil and sustained impulse thrusts. NZCC vertebral subluxation analysis is a multi-test system. In this course students are introduced to four types of leg length evaluations, advanced muscle palpation, motion palpation, joint play and evaluation of the tone of the various types of paraspinal tissues.

This course provides an introduction to basic neuroanatomy, the principles of neurophysiology and the stages of neuroembryological development. Neural systems will be introduced that contribute to sensory experiences, motor control, learning and memory. It also introduces selected neurological disorders

The goal of this course is to have the student develop and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the foundational principles of chiropractic as presented in 1PHIL1 and gain a practical appreciation of those concepts as they apply to the practice of chiropractic and health care in general.