Andrew Hope DC , C.C.S.P.
2845 N MILITARY TRL STE C31, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33409
Phone: 561-686-0120
Fax: 561-686-8073
DrHope@MyHopeHealth.com
http://myhopehealth.com
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
PRESIDENT, Hope Health & Wellness Inc, West Palm Beach, FL, 1987 - Present
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of FLORIDA, License # CH 5577, 1987-Present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, LIFE UNIVERSITY, MARIETTA, GA, 1986
Internship, CENTURY CHIROPRACTIC, WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, 1986 - 1986
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1986
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1986
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1986
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1986
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1986
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1986
AS in BIOLOGY, PALM BEACH JUNIOR COLLEGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 1983
BS in NUTRITION SCIENCES, Life University, MARIETTA, GA, 1986

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Crash Dynamics and the Trauma Victim. Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and pathology of the Trauma Patient, Crash Dynamics and the Trauma Victim. An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships wit the medica-legal community. Certification in Triaging the Trauma and Non Trauma Patient, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Kansas City, MS, 2024
Physical Examination & Documentation for the Trauma Patient, Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured patient with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostic tests. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating and accurate diagnosis and the significance of "risk factors" in spinal injury. Certification in Examination & Triaging the Trauma Patient, Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Pace, Licensing Boards, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Kansas City, MS, 2024
Crash Dynamics and its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during, and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. Certification in Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Kansas City, MS, 2024
MRI, Bone Scan, and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. Certification in MRI, Bone Scan, and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Kansas City, MS, 2024
Neurodiagnostics Testing: EMG/NCV, VEP, BAER, V-ENG, and SSEP, Clinical Indications and Interpretation, Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and indications for the trauma patient, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER), and Visual Electronystagmography (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. Certification in Neurodiagnostic Testing - EMG/NCV, VEP, BAER, V-ENG, and SSEP, clinical indications and interpretation., Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Kansas City, MS, 2024
Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim., Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-10 and the CPT codes to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. Certification in Documentation and reporting for the trauma victim., Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic 2024, Kansas City, MS, 2024
Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality. , Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, ad pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. Certification in Documenting clinically correlated bodily injury to causality., Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic 2024, Kansas City, MS, 2024
MRI History and Physics, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals, and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024
MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic 2024, Florida, 2024
MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, New York, 2024
MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Spinal Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division 2024, 2024
MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Methodology of Analysis, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
MRI Clinical Application, MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Clinical Application, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
MRI Disc Overview & Imaging Protocols, MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequellae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Disc Overview & Imaging Protocols, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Bulges/Degenerative Disc Disease, MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Bulges/Degenerative Disc Disease, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniated Discs, MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniated Discs, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Bulges/Degenerative Disc Disease, MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Interpretation of Cervical Bulges/Degenerative Disc Disease, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniated Discs, MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniated Discs, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Virtual Grand Rounds - MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with , MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolesthesis, spinal canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions, nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from an orthopedic, emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical, physical medicine perspective. PACE Approved for The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian System, The Cartesian Coordinate System from the history to the application in the human body. Explanation of the x, y and z axes in both translation and rotations (thetas) and how they are applicable to human biomechanics. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian System, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Pathobiomechanics, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Pathobiomechanics, , Spinal biomechanical engineering of the lumbar spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Pathobiomechanics, , Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, , To utilize whiplash associated disorders in various vectors of impact and whiplash mechanisms in determining pathobiomechanics. To clinically correlate annular tears, disc herniations, fractures, ligament pathology and spinal segmental instability as sequellae to pathobiomechanics from trauma. The utilization of digital motion x-ray in diagnoising normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, Integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis.The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Correlation of the vestibular, occular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, , Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Digitizing , Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Digitizing and analyzing the cervical spine in neutral, flexion and extension views to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes alteration of motion segment integrity (AMOSI) in both angular and translational movement. Ligament instability/failure/pathology are identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies to analyze pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Digitizing , Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the lumbar spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotatioal analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the full spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics as sequellae to trauma in relation to ligamentous failure and disc and vertebral pathology as sequellae. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotatioal analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Triaging the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary complaints. Connective tissue injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, Spinal ligamentous anatomy and research focusing on wound repair, future negative sequelae of abnormal tissue replacement and the resultant aberrant kinematics and spinal biomechanics of the spine. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, The application of spinal biomechanical engineering models in trauma and the negative sequelae it has on the central nervous system inclusive of the lateral horn, periaqueductal grey matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequelae from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff’s Law. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failures inclusive of case histories, clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Research Perspectives, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Research Perspectives, The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of biomechanical failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Research Perspectives, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Accident Reconstruction: Terms, Concepts and Definitions, The forces in physics that prevail in accidents to cause bodily injury. Quantifying the force coefficients of vehicle mass and force vectors that can be translated to the occupant and subsequently cause serious injury. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Accident Reconstruction: Terms, Concepts and Definitions, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Accident Reconstruction: Causality, Bodily Injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentation, Factors that cause negative acceleration to zero and the subsequent forces created for the vehicle that get translated to the occupant. Understanding critical documentation of hospitals, ambulance reports, doctors and the legal profession in reconstructing an accident. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Accident Reconstruction: Causality, Bodily Injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentatio, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Accident Reconstruction: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Road Surfaces, The mathematical calculations necessary utilizing time, distance, speed, coefficients of friction and acceleration in reconstructing an accident. The application of the critical documentation acquired from an accident site. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Accident Reconstruction: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Road Surfaces, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Accident Reconstruction: Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, , Delta V issues correlated to injury and mortality, side impact crashes and severity of injuries, event data recorder reports correlated to injury, frontal impact kinematics, crash injury metrics with many variables and inquiries related to head restraints. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Accident Reconstruction: Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Impairment Rating, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocation and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Impairment Rating, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular Anatomy, The anatomy and physiology of the brain and how blood perfusion effects brain function. A detailed analysis of the blood supply to the brain and the physiology of ischemia. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular Anatomy, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Stroke Types and Blood Flow, Various types of stroke identifying ischemia, hypoperfusion, infarct and penumbra zones and emboli. Cardiac etiologies and clinical features as precursor to stroke with associated paradoxical emboli and thrombotic etiologies. Historical and co-morbidities that have etiology instroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Stroke Types and Blood Flow, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Stroke type and treatments performed by vascular specialists. The goals of treatment with the physiology of the infarct and penumbra zones and the role of immediate triage in the primary care setting. Detailing the complications of stroke and future care in the chiropractic, primary care or manual medicine clinical setting. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Clinical Evaluation and Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infratentorial regions, upper and lower motor lesions, cranial nerve signs, spinal cord pathology, motor and sensory pathology and gait abnormalities. Examining genetic and family histories along with dissection risk factors. Stroke orthopedic testing and clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Clinical Evaluation and Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Orthopedic Testing: Lumbar Spine, Integration of lumbar orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Orthopedic Testing: Lumbar Spine, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, Clinical Grand Rounds, how to integrate orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. How to integrate orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Orthopedic Testing:, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Anatomy and Physiology of Electrodiagnostics, An in-depth review of basic neuro-anatomy and physiology dermatomes and myotomes to both the upper and lower extremities and the neurophysiology of axons and dendrites along with the myelin and function of saltatory for conduction. The sodium and potassium pump’s function in action potentials. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Anatomy and Physiolo, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Part 1, : Nerve conduction velocity testing, the equipment required and the specifics of motor and sensory testing. This section covers the motor and sensory NCV procedures and interpretation including latency, amplitude (CMAP) physiology and interpretation including the understanding of the various nuances of the wave forms. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: , Compound motor action potentials (CMAP) and sensory nerve action potentials (SNAP) testing and interpretation including the analysis and diagnosis of the wave forms. It also covers compressive neuropathies of the median, ulnar and posterior tibial nerves; known as carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes. This section offers interpretation algorithms to help understand the neurodiagnostic conclusions. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: , Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Needle Electromyogram (EMG) Studies, The EMG process, inclusive of how the test is performed and the steps required in planning and electromyographic study. This covers the spontaneous activity of a motor unit action potential, positive sharp waves and fibrillations. The insertional activity (both normal and abnormal), recruitment activity in a broad polyphasic presentation and satellite potentials. This covers the diagnosing of patterns of motor unit abnormalities including neuropathic demyelinated neuropathies along with acute myopathic neuropathies. This section also covers the ruling out of false positive and false negative results. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Needle Electromyogra, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Overview of EMG and NCV Procedures, Results, Diagnoses and Documentation, The clinical incorporation of electrodiagnostic studies as part of a care plan where neuropathology is suspected. It also covers how to use electrodiagnostics in a collaborative environment between the chiropractor as the primary spine care provider and the surgeon, when clinically indicated. This section covers sample cases and health conclude and accurate treatment plans based upon electro-neurodiagnostic findings when clinically indicated. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024 Certification in Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: , Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Overview: , This section is an in-depth overview of traumatic brain injury in concussion. It discusses that all brain injuries are traumatic and dispels the myth of a “mild traumatic brain injury.” Also, this covers triage protocols and the potential sequela of patients with traumatic brain injuries. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Part 1: , This section discusses gross traumatic brain injuries from trauma and significant bleeding with both epidural and subdural hematomas. There are numerous case studies reviewed inclusive of neurosurgical intervention and postsurgical outcomes. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Part 2: , This section continues with multiple case studies of gross traumatic brain injuries from trauma requiring neurosurgical intervention and also discusses recovery sequela based upon the significance of brain trauma. This module also concludes with concussion protocols in traumatic brain injury short of demonstrable bleeding on advanced imaging. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing: , This section covers concussion etiology and cognitive sequela where gross bleeding has not been identified on advanced imaging. It discusses the significance of electroencephalogram testing in determining brain function and pathology (if present). This module also covers understanding waveforms in electroencephalogram testing in both normal and abnormal scenarios. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing: , Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing Pathological Results: , This module covers amplitude, conduction, and conduction delays as sequela to traumatic brain injury to diagnose concussion and traumatic brain injury in the absence of gross bleeding and advanced imaging. This section covers electroencephalograms and event-related potentials, which measure the brain response that directly results from specific sensory or motor events. It is a stereotype electrophysiological response to a stimulus and provides a noninvasive means of evaluating brain function. This module discusses multiple case studies with ensuing triage protocols pending the results. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing Pathological Results: , Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Normal Morphology and Tissue Damage, , Connective tissue morphology, embryology and wound repair as sequalae to trauma. Full components of strain-sprain models and permanency implications with wound repair and osseous aberration with aberrant structural integrity. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Normal Morphology and Tissue Damage, , Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Spinal Biomechanics and Disc Pathology, Disc pathology as sequella to trauma; herniation, extrusion, protrusion, sequestration and how the spinal unit as one system creates homeostasis to balance the pathology. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Spinal Biomechanics and Disc Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Neurological Innervation, The peripheral and central innervation of the disc and spinal ligaments of the dorsal root ganglion, spinal thalamic tracts, periaqueductal gray areas innervating the Thalamus and multiple regions of the brain. The efferent neurological distribution to disparate areas of the spine to create homeostatis until tetanus ensues creating osseous changes under the effect of Wolff's Law. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2024 Certification in Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Neurological Innervation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Diagnosing Active, Sequella, and Subsequent encounter codes for connective tissue pathology. , The documentation elements required for 99202, 99203, 99204, and 99205. Developing ethical financial relationships for reimbursement in the medical-legal community and the documentation required. Using laws, regulations, and case law in contemporary practice to manage cases. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2024 Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo NY2024, 2024
Manipulation Under Anesthesia, MUA involves the controlled manipulation of a patient's joints, typically under the influence of anesthesia, to increase joint mobility, relieve pain, and improve functionality. With the patient under anesthesia, the healthcare provider performs controlled joint manipulations. This involves applying specific, gentle forces to the affected joint(s) to break up adhesions, scar tissue, or other factors that may be limiting joint mobility. The goal is to restore normal range of motion and relieve pain. Certification in Manipulation Under Anesthesia, American Academy of Manual and Physical Therapy, American Academy of Manual and Physical Therapy, Granbury, TX, 2007
Impairment Rating and the Law, Post-graduate training course in impairment rating and the law, providing expertise in utilizing the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5th Edition. This comprehensive program gains a deep understanding of the intricacies of assessing permanent impairments with the necessary skills to accurately evaluate and rate impairments following the latest guidelines. This course keeps with industry standards, and ability to apply the AMA Guides effectively. Florida Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, Orlando , FL, 1995
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, 1989 - 1994 - A comprehensive post-graduate training course in Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, designed to enhance the clinician expertise in the field of traumatology. This intensive program equipped me with in-depth knowledge of the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of whiplash-related injuries and spinal trauma. I gained valuable hands-on experience, honing my clinical skills in managing patients with these conditions. Specific training on adequately diagnosing and clinically managing patients with biomechanical acceleration/deceleration whiplash injuries. Daniel Murphy D.C., Florida Chiropractic Association, Orlando, FL, 1994
Whiplash: The Masters Program, 1992-1993 Arthur C. Croft, D.C., M.S., DACBO - Intensive post-graduate training course specializing in the field of whiplash and spinal trauma. The course was specific for the biomechanics of a whiplash injury and spinal dysfunction, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of the forces and mechanisms involved in these injuries. I also developed proficiency in rehabilitation protocols designed explicitly for whiplash patients, ensuring effective recovery and pain management. Additionally, I learned the intricacies of MRI referral protocols to diagnose and assess spinal injuries accurately. Moreover, the course provided valuable insights into the management of whiplash cases from a medical-legal perspective, enabling me to navigate the complex legal aspects of these cases with competence and diligence. Certification in Whiplash and Spinal Biomechanics, The Spine Research Institute of San Diego - Dr Arthur Croft D.C., M.S., D.A., DACBO, The Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Orlando, FL, 1993
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician , Achieved certification as a Chiropractic Sports Physician, specializing in sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal care for athletes. The CCSP certification involves extensive specialized training in sports chiropractic, encompassing a comprehensive study of sports medicine, including in-depth knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics as they relate to athletic performance and injuries. Emphasis is placed on proficiency in assessing and diagnosing sports-related injuries, with expertise in understanding injury mechanisms and conducting thorough physical examinations. Mastery of a wide range of rehabilitation strategies, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities designed to facilitate the recovery of athletes and enhance their performance. Training in emergency medical procedures and first aid to address potential medical crises during sporting events. Certification in Chiropractic Sports Physician, Logan College of Chiropractic (1992-1993), Logan College of Chiropractic, Florida, 1993
Chiropractic Orthopedics Program, A comprehensive orthopedic program that focused on advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques for musculoskeletal conditions. This program has provided me with a deep understanding of orthopedic assessments, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions, which are essential in providing the highest quality care to my patients. Certification in Chiropractic Orthopedics, National-Lincoln College, National College, Marietta, GA, 1989
Erhardet Post Graduate X-Ray, Completed an intensive post-graduate education program specializing in X-ray interpretation, diagnosis, and spinal biomechanics. Developed advanced skills and knowledge in radiology, with a particular focus on spinal healthcare. Studied a comprehensive curriculum that included advanced imaging techniques, spinal anatomy, pathology, radiation safety, and ethical considerations. Certification in X-Ray Interpretation and Biomechanical Analysis, Dr Erhardt D.C. DACBR, Marietta, GA, 1986
Applied Kinesiology, 200 hours of Post-graduate education in Applied Kinesiology is an advanced training program in assessing and treating biomechanical dysfunction of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular issues. Applied Kinesiology primarily utilizes manual muscle testing as a diagnostic tool, enabling practitioners to identify imbalances or dysfunctions in the body's musculature. Emphasis is placed on examining posture and alignment to detect structural imbalances that may contribute to pain or discomfort. There is additional emphasis on the evaluation of the nervous system's role in muscle function and overall health, identifying potential neurological issues that may affect a patient's well-being. Certification in Applied Kinesiology, Diplomate, International College of Applied Kinesiology, International College of Applied Kinesiology, International College of Applied Kinesiology, Marietta, GA, 1986

SELECTED TEACHING/INSTRUCTING/LECTURING/CONSULTING

Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology, Lake Worth Massage Academy, Lake Worth, FL, 1993- 1994

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

Council on Neurology, 2023 - Present
AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION SPORTS COUNCIL, 1988 - Present
INTERNATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, 1987 - Present
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF APPLIED KINESIOLOGY, 1987 - Present
FLORIDA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, 1986 - Present
AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, 1986 - Present

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

DEAN'S LIST, LIFE UNIVERSITY, 1986
NATIONAL DEAN'S LIST, LIFE UNIVERSITY, 1986
SENIOR X-RAY INTERN, LIFE UNIVERSITY, 1986
SENIOR CLINIC INTERN, LIFE UNIVERSITY, 1986
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD , LIFE UNIVERSITY, 1986
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN RADIOLOGY, LIFE UNIVERSITY, 1985