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Andover Family Chiropractic Center
Teresa H Litchfield D.C.
527 Hwy 206
Andover, NJ
07821
Ph1: 973-579-1921
Fax: 973-579-7026
afccthl@yahoo.com

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Chiropractors


Andover Family Chiropractic Center
 
 
 About Our Practice
Dr. Teresa Litchfield operates a family-oriented wellness center with experience with TMJ problems, head injury, and learning disabilities. Dr. Litchfield cares for the specialized needs of every individual in a clean, convenient, friendly enviromnent.

Additional Staff
Office Manager
Mary or Mary Ann

 
Techniques
Total Body Mod.
Appl. Kinesiology
Trigger Point Ther.
Sacral Occipital Tech.
 Services
Kinesiology
Stressology
 Specialties
Allergies
Weight Mgmt.
Ergonomics
Weight Management and Fitness
Family Prac.

Applied Kinesiology
Applied Kinesiology is an interdisciplinary approach to health care which draws together core elements of complementary therapies, creating a more unified approach to the diagnosis and treatment of functional illness. The origin of contemporary Applied Kinesiology is traced to 1964 when George G. Goodheart, Jr., D.C., first observed that in the absence of congenital or pathologic anomaly, postural distortion is often associated with muscles that fail to meet the demands of muscle tests designed to maximally isolate specific muscles. He observed that tender nodules were frequently palpable within the origin and/or insertion of the tested muscle. Digital manipulation of these areas of apparent muscle dysfunction improved both postural balance and the outcome of manual muscle tests. Goodheart and others have since observed that many conservative treatment methods improve neuromuscular function as perceived by manual muscle testing. These treatment methods have become the fundamental Applied Kinesiology approach to therapy. Included in the AK approach are specific joint manipulation or mobilization, various myofascial techniques, cranial techniques, meridian therapy, clinical nutrition, dietary management, and various reflex procedures. With expanding investigation, there has been continued amplification and modification of the treatment procedures. Although many treatment techniques incorporated into AK were pre-existing, many new methods have been developed within the discipline itself. AK uses muscle testing to examine how the body is functioning and to make a diagnosis. A patient's health history is required, along with examination and laboratory findings, to determine the treatment required. AK uses functional assessment measures such as posture and gait analysis; manual muscle testing as functional neurologic evaluation; range of motion; static palpatation; and motion analysis. These assessments are used in conjunction with standard methods of diagnosis such as clinical history, physical examination findings, laboratory tests, and instrumentation to develop a clinical impression of the unique physiologic condition of each patient. When appropriate, this clinical impression is used as a guide to the application of conservative physiologic therapeutics. The practice of AK requires that it be used in conjunction with other standard diagnostic methods by professionals trained in clinical diagnosis. As such, the use of AK or it's component assessment procedures is appropriate only to individuals licensed to perform these procedures. AK exam is designed to enhance standard diagnosis procedures, not replace them. The Applied Kinesiologist finds a muscle that tests weak and then attempts to determine why that muscle is not functioning properly. The practitioner will then evaluate and apply the therapy that will best eliminate the muscle weakness and help the patient.

 Clinic Hours 
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  Sun Closed 
  Mon 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 
  Tue By Appointment 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 
  Wed 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 
  Thr By Appointment 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 
  Fri 9:30 AM 1:00 PM Closed 
  Sat Closed 
Please check our answering machine or 1360 WNNJ for office closings.

Driving Directions
Located on Route 206, 2 miles South of Newton in the Andover Mini Mall.

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