A low-velocity, high-amplitude procedure for demonstrating osteopathic principles and concepts of technique

Abstract

A low-velocity, high-amplitude manipulative procedure that is useful in teaching and demonstrating basic characteristics of technique, especially direct methods, is described. Because the operator controls the velocity of motion, the student has less anxiety than with high-velocity methods. The technique allows progressive development of palpatory and segmental motion testing skills. With minor modifications, this procedure will permit the teaching of functional or muscle energy methods.