Technique Toolbox Logan Basic Technique Dr. John Minardi is a 2001 graduate of Canadian Me- morial Chiropractic College. A Thompson-certifi ed prac- titioner and instructor, he is the creator of the Thompson Technique Seminar Series and author of The Com- plete Thompson Textbook – Minardi Integrated Systems. In addition to his busy lecture schedule,Dr.Minardi operates a successful private practice in Oakville, Ontario. E-mail: [email protected], or visit www.ThompsonChi- ropracticTechnique.com. Logan Basic Technique contacts. Note that the thumb contact is on the sacrotuberous ligament on the involved side, applying six to eight ounces of pressure. Also note that “ceiling” is utilized in this contact. A special thank-you goes to my good friend Dr. Jim Thompson of Meaford, Ontario, for his input with this article. C ontinuing education, research, and the constant pursuit of improving oneself is a concept that I live by. In my opinion, the best way that we, as chiropractors, can progress is to enroll in courses that will increase our knowledge base and consistently improve our skill. In this edition of Technique Toolbox, I will attempt to increase your technique knowl- edge by discussing the Logan Basic Technique. I chose Logan Basic, because Dr. Logan was a pioneer who encompassed the very meaning of continuous learning. In his pursuit to understand the spine more clearly, Logan took it upon himself to unravel pelvic bio- mechanics, at a time when the atlas and the “above-down, inside out” principle was the dominant thinking process. What I really like about the Logan technique is that it is a full spine, tonal technique that can be performed on a person of any age group. HISTORY OF THE TECHNIQUE The Logan Basic Technique was created by Dr. Hugh B. Logan in 1931. A Palmer gradu- ate, Dr. Logan received primarily upper cervical adjustments for his sciatica problem. After battling with sciatica intermittently for 10 years, Dr. Logan was not satisfied with the insignifi cant symptomatic relief he was experiencing at the time. In his desire to im- prove his understanding of the spine, and due to his recurring sciatica, Dr. Logan took a leave of absence from practice, and committed himself to understanding the biomechan- ics of the lumbo-sacral region. During this time, Dr. Logan formulated what he termed “Primary Premise,” which, according to him, showed that the “lowest freely moveable vertebrae always rotates toward the side of the low sacrum, or the foundation upon 12 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | SEPTEMBER 2009 www.canadianchiropractor.ca John Minardi, BHK, DC
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