Occipital Continuum Distortion
Occipital Continuum DistortionThis Continuum Distortion is present at the acupuncture point gall bladder 20 and is thus commonly known as GB 20. This is a very powerful point in acupuncture, and it is used to treat many problems in both acupuncture and the FDM. These...
TMJ Continuum Distortion
TMJ Continuum DistortionThe most common problem in the jaw joint is a continuum distortion, which can cause pain while chewing, jaw clicking, lock jaw, and many other problems. The therapist should remember the nearness of the ear to the jaw joint and that problems...
Transverse Process Continuum Distortion
Transverse Process Continuum DistortionIn the case of high stress on the cervical spine musculature, the treatment can be done in the prone position to allow ample relaxation of surrounding tissues around the TVPs. Continuum Distortions may be palpable along any...
Levator Scapula Continuum Distortion
Levator Scapula Continuum DistortionPinpoint pain may be indicated along the superior medial scapula border, or the occipital region. Diligently palpate along the origin and insertion points of the Levator Scapula to find the most sensitive areas of pain. Hold direct...
Medial Scapula Continuum Distortion
Medial Scapula Continuum DistortionThe scapula can contain multiple “quiet Continuum Distortions” along the scapular borders. These are not often perceived by the patient, but they do seriously hamper shoulder movement. The therapist should palpate the scapula in...
Lateral Scapula Continuum Distortion
Lateral Scapula Continuum DistortionThe scapula can contain multiple “quiet Continuum Distortions” along the scapular borders. These are not often perceived by the patient, but they do seriously hamper shoulder movement. The therapist should palpate the scapula in...
Sub-Scapular Continuum Distortion
Sub-Scapular Continuum DistortionPatients only rarely indicate sub-scapular Continuum Distortions, but we have frequently found them occurring in shoulder problems. There is no corresponding body language for sub-scapular Continuum Distortions.Body LanguageTreatments
Acromion Continuum Distortion
Acromion Continuum DistortionThe acromion Continuum Distortion is located in the region of the A/C Joint.Body LanguageTreatments
Anterior Shoulder Continuum Distortion
Anterior Shoulder Continuum DistortionOne of the most common Continuum Distortions that are indicated to be on the shoulder are those in the region of the long biceps tendon. However, this is not the tendon itself but rather the tendon sheath at the humerus. An...
Deltoid Continuum Distortion
Deltoid Continuum DistortionThe deltoid Continuum Distortion can be found near the deltoid insertion on the lateral aspect of the upper part of the arm. Many times there will be CD's located along the posterior aspect of the capsule of the shoulder.Body...
Lateral Elbow Continuum Distortion
Lateral Elbow Continuum DistortionIn practice, the most frequently found Continuum Distortions are those on the lateral elbow around the radial head. It is not uncommon for several Continuum Distortions to exist here side by side. Sometimes the patient will move their...
Medial Elbow Continuum Distortion
Medial Elbow Continuum DistortionIn practice, the most frequently found Continuum Distortions are those on the elbow around the radial head. It is not uncommon for several Continuum Distortions to exist here side by side. Sometimes the patient will move his finger in...
Cubital Fossa Continuum Distortion
Cubital Fossa Continuum DistortionIn the case of restricted flexion and extension the therapist should look for Continuum Distortions in the cubital fossa as well as in the olecranon. The patient will only rarely indicate where these are, although they affect the...
Posterior Wrist Continuum Distortion
Posterior Wrist Continuum DistortionPosterior wrist continuum distortions are found posterior in the region of the scaphoid and lunate.Body LanguageTreatments
Thenar Continuum Distortion
Thenar Continuum DistortionContinuum Distortions that are located at the thumb joint may be palpated with the pad of the thumb.Body LanguageTreatments
Collateral Ligaments PIP/DIP Continuum Distortion
Collateral Ligaments PIP/DIP Continuum DistortionContinuum Distortions can be found in the fingers at the PIP and the DIP near the collateral bands.Body LanguageTreatments
Transverse Process Continuum Distortion
Transverse Process Continuum DistortionContinuum Distortions may be palpable along any portion of the spine. Proper patient placement is essential in correcting these Distortions. Direct and continuous pressure with the treating thumb should be held until the...
Costo-Transverse Continuum Distortion
Costo-Transverse Continuum DistortionThis presentation may coincide with sharp pain during inhalation. It may be necessary to treat these distortions with the patient holding their breath with full inhalation, exhale and then holding the breath in full exhalation.Body...
Pubic Symphysis Continuum Distortion
Pubic Symphysis Continuum DistortionA rare CD is found on the pubic symphysis. This usually occurs along with an Adductor CD, or perhaps due too excessive stress on the abdominal muscles. These are typically performed with the tips of the fingers to avoid sensitive...
Ischial Tuberosity Continuum Distortion
Ischial Tuberosity Continuum DistortionWe can find CDs here at the connection of the sacrotuberus ligament superiomedially and the hamstrings attachments inferiorly. Since these CDs may be difficult to locate through palpation, it is necessary to find the exact...
Iliac Crest Continuum Distortion
Iliac Crest Continuum DistortionCDs that run side by side can be found along the crest and are easily located through palpation, which will gradually reduce them towards a caudal direction. CDs are rarely found in the mid-gluteal area. Instead, this is a common...
Iliolumbar Ligament/SI Joint Continuum Distortion
Iliolumbar Ligament/SI Joint Continuum DistortionThis treatment is typically done in the prone position. If needed, a treatment in the standing position with forward spinal flexion is to be preferred to attain maximal exposure of this CD. The iliolumbar ligament CD is...
Trochanter Continuum Distortion
Trochanter Continuum DistortionAs already mentioned, some CDs can be found on the trochanter, especially in the posterior region.Body LanguageTreatments
Adductors Continuum Distortion
Adductors Continuum DistortionCommon patients with Adductor CDs are kickers, soccer and hockey players. As with radial head CDs, several CDs are often found next to each other on the pubic ramus. Some athletes frequently indicate older injuries in the adductors, and...
LCL Continuum Distortion
LCL Continuum DistortionThese are found on both the medial and lateral side of the origin, or the attachment.Body LanguageTreatments
MCL Continuum Distortion
MCL Continuum DistortionThese are found on both the medial and lateral side of the origin, or the attachment. At the medial knee, these CDs may involve the attachment of the adductors with their corresponding CD.Body LanguageTreatments
Popliteal Continuum Distortion
Popliteal Continuum DistortionA CD frequently found in cases of complaints during knee flexion. The popliteal CD is treated first in all knee complaints where there is a limitation either flexion, or extension. Treatment should be administered with the patient in the...
Tibial Tuberosity Continuum Distortion
Tibial Tuberosity Continuum DistortionMany are found in Osgood-Schlatter disease. Get right into the center of the most tender point, back it up with the other hand, press and hold until release is felt.Body LanguageTreatments
Patellar Continuum Distortion
Patellar Continuum DistortionFollowing trauma, CDs often occur in the knee. Distortions that are caused by a repetitive force are commonly found in the case of runners (runner’s knee). Treatment of the patellar CD: also known as the patella-femoral syndrome in...
Achilles Continuum Distortion
Achilles Continuum DistortionIt is quite uncommon to find a distortion in the Achilles tendon. More frequently there are distortions in the structures that surround the tendon. These do not have an exact attachment point, so the position of CDs here can vary. The...
Anterior Ankle Continuum Distortion
Anterior Ankle Continuum DistortionThe anterior ankle CD is found between the tibia and talus in the upper ankle joint. As is the case with the hand, this CD is rarely indicated by the patient, but is quite irritating. If this CD is present, then the patient will...
Lateral Ankle Continuum Distortion
Lateral Ankle Continuum DistortionIn the case of a classical supination trauma, CDs are found around the lateral malleolus and should be searched along the malleolus as well as the calcaneus. (ie; If CDs are found at the calcaneus, then there may be some at the...
Medial Ankle Continuum Distortion
Medial Ankle Continuum DistortionThe medial ankle is typically more affected with eversion ankle sprains, which may result in everted continuums along the inferior border of the medial malleolus. Often there are clusters of continuums that can be found along the...
Hallux Continuum Distortion
Hallux Continuum DistortionThe Patient will point to one spot. Palpate to find the most sensitive point. Set up contact with your thumb, press in with a lot of force, hold the continuum, and wait for it to melt away.Body LanguageTreatments
Plantar Continuum Distortion
Plantar Continuum DistortionEvery patient who has a calcaneal spur will know how painful and persistent CDs can be. From the FDM perspective, a calcaneal spur is really nothing other than multiple overlaid CDs, often combined with a triggerband. Not only are several...