How MBR  Practitioners Thoroughly Diagnose & Treat Each Patient

Posterior View

The posterior posture examination is a crucial part of our posture evaluation process. Through analyzing the positions of each joint from head to toe, our practitioner can identify any joint imbalances and assess the interrelationship of muscles. This examination provides valuable insights into the body’s alignment and helps us determine the focus of the next posture screening.

Foot & Ankle

During the standing posture examination, our doctor assesses the foot and ankle joints, paying close attention to the shape of the foot, the balance between the left and right, and the formation of the foot arch. The foot is a fundamental structure that supports and maintains the weight of the human body. If the feet are out of balance, the spine and pelvis can easily become misaligned again, even after correction. As a result, proper foot alignment is essential to the success of MBR treatments.

Lateral View

During the lateral view posture examination, our doctor can identify the interrelationship between each joint from head to toe. This test enables us to evaluate the strength and weakness of the lower extremity muscles, the anterior and posterior pelvic tilt, as well as the condition of the core muscles, hunched back, and forward head posture.

Flexion & Extension & Side Flexion

Seated Position 1

Sit-up posture screening is the first step of the cervical spine and neck ROM (range of motion) test. By evaluating the flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion of the neck muscles, the doctor can determine whether the problem lies in the upper or lower cervical spine and identify which spinal segment needs to be treated.

Seated Position 2: Upper Extremities

The upper extremity motion examination assesses the movement symmetry of the fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders, with particular attention to identifying any asymmetry that could lead to neck and shoulder pain or restricted movement. Asymmetrical movement of the fingers and wrists, in particular, can be a significant cause of discomfort and limitations in mobility.

TMJ Assessment

The axis of TMJ movement is located at the C2 vertebra, making the TMJ an essential lever for the body’s balancing axis. As a result, evaluating the TMJ becomes particularly critical. This evaluation primarily focuses on the opening pathway, ROM, deviations, deflections, and joint noises, such as clicking and crepitus, that may occur during opening.

Supine Position

The supine posture test is used to evaluate the lower extremities and pelvis, with a focus on identifying pelvic issues and kinematic movements that may arise in the lower extremities. It assesses various factors, including the degree of pelvic distortion, the balance between the left and right hips, the movement of the knee joint, and the balance between the left and right ankle joints, all of which are crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Static Palpation

When lying down, using static palpation is a simple method to assess the mobility of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacrum, enabling the identification of the precise location of incomplete dislocation or pain within the spinal segment.

Prone Position

The prone screening test assesses the symmetry of the pelvic bone and sacrum, movement of the hip joint, and differences in leg length. This examination is crucial in identifying the underlying cause of spinal distortion, and can be further compared to the results of the posterior posture examination for a more comprehensive evaluation