What is an engagement method?

• A. The structure is moved in the opposite direction to motion loss against the physiologic barrier (indirect).
• B. An activating force is applied to separate sutures.
• C. A technique that increases motion toward motion loss.
• D. A method that stabilizes sutures.

Answer: (A)

Engagement method is an indirect cranial technique. It works by guiding the structure away from the direction of its motion loss and toward ease, using a gentle impulse against the physiologic barrier. The idea is not to push into the restriction or force sutures apart, but to invite the tissues of the cranial system to relax and reorganize so freer motion can emerge. This contrasts with direct techniques, which move toward the barrier or restriction.