Blue Print Series
- AHKC Adjusting Purpose: Provide doctors and students with a comprehensive foundation in Advanced HIO Knee‑Chest (AHKC) adjusting — integrating anatomy, neurology, biomechanics, and reproducible technique using the Simmons Angle Table and S‑Angle system.
- Core Learning Objectives By the end of Blueprint Series, participants will be able to:
- - Explain the History of Dave Palmer & Mabel Palmer and the historical development of the Knee‑Chest approach.
- - Describe the significance of the Upper Cervical spine and its role in whole‑body function.
- - Understand the biomechanics of the Upper Cervical spine, including joint motion, alignment, and corrective forces.
- - Identify the musculature of the Upper Cervical region and its relationship to alignment and stabilization.
- - Explain the vascular and neurological components of the Upper Cervical spine and their relevance to health and function.
- - Apply proper and effective patient placement on the Simmons Angle Table for optimal positioning and stability with the MRV.
- - Identify and execute Atlas segmental contact points with precision and consistency. - Perform adjusting drills designed to develop speed, accuracy, core power, and thrust smoothness.
- - Deliver a specific and efficient adjusting thrust using proper body mechanics and energy transfer.
- - Interpret and apply research articles supporting the AHKC and Upper Cervical model of care.
- - Understand the Guide to the S‑Angle and its relationship to patient relaxation and reproducibility.
- - Calculate the proper S‑Angle based on anatomical and biomechanical considerations.
- - Position the Simmons Angle Table correctly for each patient’s individual S‑Angle.
- - Determine the Maximum Relaxation Value (MRV) to achieve the most effective patient setup and adjustment.
- Course Modules1) Foundational Knowledge
- History of Dave Palmer and development of the Knee‑Chest technique
- Upper Cervical Significance: neurology, subluxation patterning, and systemic effects
- 2) Upper Cervical Anatomy & Biomechanics
- Biomechanics of Occiput – C2
- Musculature of the Upper Cervical spine
- Vascular structures and their clinical implications
- Neurology of the brainstem and cervical region
- 3) Technical Application
- Adjusting Drills for skill development
- Proper and effective setups to ensure effectiveness and precision
- Patient placement on the Simmons Angle Table
- Atlas segmental contacts: anatomy and hand positioning
- Adjustic thrust mechanics and energy transfer
- 4) The S‑Angle & MRV
- Guide to understanding the S‑Angle
- How to calculate the proper S‑Angle
- Positioning the Simmons Table for each patient’s angle
- Determining MRV (Maximum Relaxation Value) to achieve consistent, reproducible results
- 5) Research & Mindset
- Review of research articles supporting Upper Cervical and AHKC care
- Educated mindset adjustments and visualization drills
- Hands‑On Practicum
- Warm‑ups and stretching
- Adjusting posture and stance training
- Repetition drills for consistency
- Instructor feedback on table setup, contact point, and thrust delivery
- Completion Standard: Demonstrate specific, and reproducible atlas adjusting using proper patient setup, accurate S‑Angle calculation, and effective table positioning.
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- AHKC Blueprint Series integrates the Philosophy, Science and Art of Upper Cervical care — empowering doctors and students to deliver precision S-Angle Adjustments that restore function and enhance life.