AK Treatment Protocols & Procedures 3

Question 1

Bennett's neurovascular reflex points in AK are stimulated by:

Accepted Answer

Light touch held until a pulse-like rhythm is felt under the fingertips

Answer

Bennett's neurovascular reflexes are treated with very light fingertip contact held until a subtle pulse or rhythm is palpated, indicating vascular normalization.

Question 2

In the AK cranial sacral assessment, which finding would most directly prompt intervention at the sphenobasilar junction (SBS)?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical cranial rhythmic impulse with temporal bone restriction

Answer

An asymmetrical cranial rhythmic impulse with temporal bone restriction suggests SBS dysfunction, which AK addresses through cranial techniques.

Question 3

The 'five factors of the IVF' in AK refers to structures that pass through the intervertebral foramen. Which of the following is NOT one of those five?

Accepted Answer

Aortic branch vessel

Answer

The five IVF factors are the spinal nerve, arterial supply, venous drainage, lymphatics, and connective tissue; the aorta does not pass through the IVF.

Question 4

An AK practitioner suspects a sacroiliac fixation. After confirming with muscle testing, the most appropriate initial manipulative procedure would be:

Accepted Answer

Blocking technique using wedge-shaped blocks under the pelvis to decompress the SI joint

Answer

Sacral blocking (using wedge blocks) is a low-force AK-compatible technique that uses gravity and patient body weight to release SI fixations.

Question 5

In AK protocol, the anterior neck muscle most commonly tested as an indicator for cervical spine dysfunction is the:

Accepted Answer

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer

The sternocleidomastoid is a primary AK indicator muscle for upper cervical spine dysfunction and cranial faults.

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AK Treatment Protocols & Procedures 3