The second phase of compound correction addresses which component?

• A. Pi/As
• B. In/Ex via torque
• C. Sacral base
• D. Edema

Answer: (B)

The phase being tested focuses on the rotational aspect of the misalignment. In compound correction, you separate the correction into components, and the second phase specifically uses torque to address how a segment has twisted in the transverse plane. By applying controlled inward or outward rotating forces (torque), you coax the vertebra or sacral segment back toward neutral, targeting the torsional component that often accompanies pelvic- and spine-related misalignments. This is different from correcting static base relationships (like the sacral base) or soft-tissue signs (such as edema), which aren’t driven by this rotational torque approach. So the rotational correction in the transverse plane via torque is the focus of the second phase.