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3.2.2B. Specific techniąue to increase ven-tral flexion of the occiput on the atlas.

P sitting. AIternative grip.

Starting Position: P: Sitting; left side of head supported against T’s left shoulder and chest. T: Standing facing P’s left side.

Grip: T’s right index finger and thumb stabilize the posterior arch of P’s atlas. P’s head is held firmly between T’s left hand and T’s chest, chin in the crook of Ts elbow. For comfort, T's left palm cups over P’s ear, with the hand and forearm positioned to avoid pressure on P’s mandible.

Fig. 16 a. Starting Position.

Procedurę: Using this grip, T applies traction, and then maintaining this traction moves his/her body with P’s head to gradually and fully ventrally flex P’s occiput on the atlas. T also uses right hand to push P’s atlas in a ventral direction.

Stimulation of Antagonists: T retains grip. T then asks P to look downward, tuck chin in, and move the head further in the direction of stretching. T resists that movement to stimulate P’s antagonists.

Fig. 16 b. Finał Position.

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