SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
| Primary Spine Care Symposium , Clinical analysis of anatomic versus biomechanical spine pain and clinical triage protocols. Relating current research trends in the Whole Spine Model of patient including normal versus abnormal sagittal curvature in the adolescent and adult spine, pelvic incidence as a parameter for sagittal balance in the human spine and current methods of assessment. Patient centered approach to Evidenced Based Spine care with a focus on diagnosis, prognosis and triage of the spine pain patient. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division., Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Symposium, Medical-Legal Documentation, The contemporary documentation required in a medical-legal environment that is evidenced based and meets the standards of the courts and academia. Utilizing the scientific data to support a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan while meeting the admissibility standards based upon a professional’s credentials. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division., Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Symposium , Review of the current Centers for Disease Control [CDC} data on the frequency of musculoskeletal pain in the United States population with emphasis on pain of spinal origin. CDC guidelines on opioid medication were discussed and correlated to persistent pain syndromes. Research was reviewed showing the importance of managing the spine pain patient properly from the entry point of care with a concentration on maintenance of spinal biomechanics. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division., Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Symposium, Connective Tissue and Spinal Disc Pathology, The morphology and pathology of connective tissue, inclusive of spinal disc disorders and prognosticating wound repair with permanency implications. Disc bulge, herniation, protrusion and extrusion classifications based upon contemporary literature and how to age-date disc pathology. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division., Melville , NY, 2018 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Symposium, Physiology and Anatomy of Spinal Manual Adjusting, Understanding the role of mechanoreceptors, proprioceptors and nociceptors with facets, ligaments, tendons and muscles in aberrant spinal biomechanics. MRI and imaging studies of decompressing via a chiropractic spinal adjustment of the bio-neuro-mechanical lesion and its effects on the central nervous system both reflexively and supratentorally, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division., Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | PRIMARY SPINE CARE SERIES #5 Biomechanics, Neurology of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment & Documentation in Collaborative Settings , Evidenced Based Care in a Collaborative Setting; Primary Spine Care 5, A literature based model for collaborating with hospitals, medical primary care providers and specialists. Reviewing the documentation requirements to communicate the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with medical entities and having the evidence as a basis for those recommendations.
Cleveland University- College of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division. , Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | PRIMARY SPINE CARE SERIES #5 Biomechanics, Neurology of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment & Documentation in Collaborative Settings , Current Literature Standards of MRI Spine Intepretation; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine Interpretation of the spine. How to triage a trauma and non-trauma with advanced imaging and document the necessity. We will also cover the basics of MRI Spine Interpretation inclusive of all types of herniations, bulges.
Cleveland University- College of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division. , Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | PRIMARY SPINE CARE SERIES #5 Biomechanics, Neurology of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment & Documentation in Collaborative Settings , Spine Brain Connection in Pain Pathways; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine The spine-brain connection in managing chronic pain patients. Understanding how chronic pain negatively effects brain morphology and potential pathology as sequella. The role of chiropractic in preventing the loss of gray matter and the most recent evidence as outlined in indexed peer reviewed literature over the last 10 years verifying chiropractic’s role.
Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licening Boards, Cleveland Univeristy- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2018 , Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | PRIMARY SPINE CARE SERIES #5 Biomechanics, Neurology of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment & Documentation in Collaborative Settings , Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment; Primary Spine Care 5, The biological, neurological and mechaincal mechanisms and pathways from the thrust to the lateral horn and brain connection and how the brain processes the chiropractic spinal adjustment based upon the literature. Care paths of chiropractic and physical therapy from an outcome basis.
Cleveland University- College of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division. , Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | Triaging your Patient, Triage and Management of the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patient, Differentially diagnosing spinal issues in the trauma and non-trauma patient inclusive of spinal disc pathology utilizing x-ray, MRI, CAT Scan and clinical evaluations. Collaborative triaging protocols with neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, pain management and primary medical care providers with both mechanical and anatomical spinal pathologies. Academy of Chiropractic, Cleveland University - Kansas City Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Long Island, NY, 2018
Certification in Triage and Management of the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patient, Differentially diagnosing spinal issues , Cleveland University College of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Melville, NY, 2018 | | | | | The National Spinal Decompression Certification Program, Treatment options, programs and protocols
Clinical Aspects of Decompression
Medical Outcome Studies
Manual Technique methodology
Decompression: history and today.
Differences in Machines
Decompression vs. Traction and Surgery.
Certification in National Certification in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, National University of Health Sciences, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL, 2018 | | | | | The Peripheral Neuropathy Certification Program, The study and understanding peripheral neuropathy and the treatment using electrical analgesia Certification in Peripheral Neuropathy, International Neuropathy Association, Jupiter, FL, 2018 | | | | | Functional Movement Techniques, This course introduces the concept of movement therapy and enhancement via functional taping methods. It includes a review of the current literature supporting the theory of kinesiology taping for the purposes of rehabilitation, edema/swelling management, neuropathic pain, scar mobility and postural management. FMT Basic is an evidence-informed kinesiology taping course that redefines our understanding of the effects of elastic therapeutic taping on pain mitigation, circulation and proprioception. FMT Basic lays the groundwork for a practical framework of ‘taping movement, not muscles’ to replace an outdated model focused on directional taping to activate or inhibit muscles.
This course is intended for practitioners and therapists with all levels of experience with taping. All supplies needed for the course are provided.
Education Objectives of FMT Basic
At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to:
Understand the physiological effects of kinesiology taping
Master functional taping and understand its role and use for the applications of rehabilitation, edema management, neuropathic pain, scar mobility and posture improvement.
Introduce the concept of a longitudinal muscle chain approach to the elastic therapeutic taping and a myofascial sequencing model of “Taping movements, not muscles.” Certification in FMT BASIC, National University of Health Sciences , ROCKTAPE, Philadelphia, PA, 2017 | | | | | Functional Movement Techniques Performance, This course introduces the concept of movement therapy and enhancement via functional taping methods. It includes a review of the current literature supporting the theory of kinesiology taping for the purposes of rehabilitation, edema/swelling management, neuropathic pain, scar mobility and postural management. FMT Basic is an evidence-informed kinesiology taping course that redefines our understanding of the effects of elastic therapeutic taping on pain mitigation, circulation and proprioception. FMT Basic lays the groundwork for a practical framework of ‘taping movement, not muscles’ to replace an outdated model focused on directional taping to activate or inhibit muscles.
This course is intended for practitioners and therapists with all levels of experience with taping. All supplies needed for the course are provided.
Education Objectives of FMT Basic
At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to:
Understand the physiological effects of kinesiology taping
Master functional taping and understand its role and use for the applications of rehabilitation, edema management, neuropathic pain, scar mobility and posture improvement.
Introduce the concept of a longitudinal muscle chain approach to the elastic therapeutic taping and a myofascial sequencing model of “Taping movements, not muscles.” Certification in Functional Movement Techniques Performance, National University of Health Sciences , ROCKTAPE, Philadelphia, PA , 2017 | | | | | The National Spinal Decompression Certification Program, Treatment options, programs and protocols
Clinical Aspects of Decompression
Medical Outcome Studies
Manual Technique methodology
Decompression: history and today.
Differences in Machines
Decompression vs. Traction and Surgery.
Certification in National Certification in Non- Surgical Spinal Decompression, Parker University, Parker University, Dallas , TX, 2017 | | | | | Mastering the Thyroid-An Introduction, An Introduction to Mastering the Thyroid 8 hours of continuing education Certification in Completion of 8 hours of Continuing Education of Mastering the Thyroid and Introduction, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Valley Forge, PA, 2017 | | | | | Advanced Training in Disc Disorders, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and Advanced Training in Disc Disorders Certification in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and Advanced Training in Disc Disorders, The International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression , The International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression , West Palm Beach, FL, 2017 | | | | | Proficiency In Basic Chiropractic X-ray, Completed the prerequisite training plus clinical experience in Basic Chiropractic X-ray and has demonstrated proficiency by examination as administered by the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiological Technologists Certification in Limited Permit Authorizing use of X-ray on premises, American Chiropractic Registry of Radiological Technologist, 2015 | | | | | Use of Digital Motion X-ray Training, Completed the Comprehensive Training in the use of the stats- of-the-art Digital Motion X-ray Techology. Certification in Digital Motion X-ray Functional Imaging and Anatomy, DMX- Works/ Dr John Postlethwaite, 2014 | | | | | 8th Annual Professional Football Chiropractic Educational Seminar, 16 hours of continuing education Certification in 16 Hours of Continuing Education, Logan College of Chiropractic University Programs, Logan College of Chiropractic University Programs, Indianapolis, IN, 2014 | | | | | 6th Annual Professional Football Chiropractic Educational Seminar, Various programs on treating sports injuries Certification in 12 hours of Continuing Education, Logan College of Chiropractic University Programs, Logan College of Chiropractic University Programs, Indianapolis, IN, 2012 | | | | | The Athletic Shoulder: Examination, Imaging & Treatment, Completed 6 Hours of Continuing Education of Examination ,Imaging and Treatment Of the Athletic Shoulder Certification in Completion of 6 hours of continuing Education of the Athletic Shoulder the Examination,Imaging & Treatment, Open MRI of Allentown, Allentown, Pa, 2011 | | | | | Whiplash and brain injury, comprehensive training program in whiplash and brain injury traumatology, emphasizing the biomechanics of injury mechanisms, occupant kinematics, automobile crash reconstruction methods, our most current knowledge of soft tissue, endocrinological, bony, and nervous system disorders, advanced imaging techniques.and the comprehensive case management of whiplash and related disorders Certification in Whplash and Brain injury, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Philadelphia, PA, 2008 | | | | | Chiropractic Neurology, Completion of postgraduate course of instruction in Chiropractic Neurology, as taught by Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and holding full accreditation status with the Council on Chiropractic Education completed 300 class-room hours of study in Chiropractic Neurology, Bensalem, PA, April 1995-September 1997. Awarded Certification upon completion of course from Los College of Chiropractic in 1997 #55. Board examination taken at New York Chiropractic College by The International Academy of Chiropractic.#117 2001
Certification in Chiropractic Neurology, Diplomate, The International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and The International Board of Chiropractic Neurology, Seneca Falls, NY, 2001 | | | | | ChiropractIc Forensics, Completed formal post-graduate course ( 120 hours ) and examination
( April 1999 ) in Chiropractic Forensics
Certification in Diplomate American Board of Forensic Examiners, Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners, Logan College of Chiropractic and The National Board of Forensic Examiners, 1999 | | | | | Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Completed ( 36 hours ) seminar training in the use of The American
Medical Association “Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment" Chiropractic a certificate was attained.
Certification in Medical Association “Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, National Board of Forensic Chiropractors and Logan College of Chiropractic, National Board of Forensic Chiropractors and Logan College of Chiropractic, 1999 | | | | | Certified Disability Examiner Category 1, Courses 501, 502, and 503. ( 60 Hours )
• Measuring Work and Personal Injury Disability
• Functional Capacity Determination Applied to Independent Medical Examinations
• Medical and Psychological Evaluation in Determining Impairment and Disability
Certification in Certified Disability Examiner 1 (CDE 1) , National Association of Disability Evaluating Professional (NADEP), 1998 | | | | | Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Physician Academy, Houston Texas. Successful completion of 36 hours of post-graduate training of Manipulation Under Anesthesia and hospital protocol, holding full accreditation status with the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic, 1995.
Certification in Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Hospital Protocol, Physicians Academy thru UnIversity of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic, 1995 | | | | | X-ray Diagnosis, Attended 100 in classroom hours in x-ray diagnosis taught by Chiropractic Radiologist R. Earhardt, Atlanta Georgia.
Certification in X-Ray Diagnosis, Dr. Russell Earhardt, DACBR, 1988 | | | |
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