To make a diagnosis of the HEAD JOINT, ie. position of the atlas in relation to the occipital bone (skull), is an absolutely precise measure showing whether the atlas is dislocaed or not. A dislocated atlas means that the convex occipital condyles are not correctly embedded within the superior concave articular facets of the atlas.



THE AtlasPROfilax® DIAGNOSIS is always result of several aspects and consists of:


1/ Anamnesis - Informative conversation

2/ CLINICAL TEST (using the reaction of muscular chains) IS CRUCIAL and provided only by our certified Practitioners - Atlasprof®s

3/ PALPATION of the atlas (processi transversi) - clinical experience is crucial (AtlasPROfilax® Practitioners)

4/ Imaging techniques:

2D - a simple X-ray is not enough to make a diagnosis ! There can be seen only indirect signs.
3D - in scientific research, auxiliary in clinical practice (not necessary to make the diagnosis)