Topics & Principles
Part of Volume 1 (OMM & Biomechanics) in the Clinical Handbook: regional biomechanics, Fryette laws, sacral torsions, cranial osteopathy, and orthopedic tests.
Foundations, TART & Biomechanics
Somatic dysfunction criteria, acute vs chronic changes, Fryette's Laws, and barriers to motion.
Cervical Spine & Suboccipital (OA, AA, C2–C7)
OA nodding, AA pure rotation, BUM facet mechanics, and thoracic outlet scalene entrapments.
Thorax, Ribcage & Respiration
Pump-handle vs bucket-handle kinematics, inhalation/exhalation somatic dysfunctions, and the key rib rule.
Lumbar Spine, Psoas & Spondylolisthesis
Psoas spasm presentation, Scotty dog pars defects, spinal stenosis vs herniated disc radiculopathy.
Sacral Torsions & Pelvic Shears
Forward/backward torsions, seated vs standing flexion tests, spring test, and L5 rules.
Extremity Biomechanics & Carrying Angle
Radial head anterior/posterior FOOSH mechanics, fibular head motion in inversion ankle sprains.
Cranial Osteopathy & SBS Strains
PRM 5 components, CRI rate, physiologic torsions, vertical strains, and CV4 technique.
Autonomics & Viscerosomatics
Sympathetic levels T1–L2, collateral prevertebral ganglia (celiac, SMG, IMG), and vagus vs pelvic splanchnics.
Chapman Neurolymphatic Reflexes
Master table of anterior diagnostic and posterior treatment points across all organ systems.
Treatment Modalities & Contraindications
Muscle energy mechanisms, counterstrain positioning protocols, HVLA principles, and absolute contraindications.
Orthopedic Special Tests Master Guide
Shoulder rotator cuff, knee ligaments/menisci, hip labrum, and radiculopathy exam maneuvers.
The Integration Formula
The 3-step rapid clinical decoding algorithm for Step 2 CK, Level 2-CE, and shelf exams.