Paul Brugger, DC
Brugger Chiropractic
3008 S. Church Street, Burlington, NC, 27215
Phone: 336-584-9932Fax: 336-584-9929drbrugger@bruggerchiropractic.comwww.bruggerchiropractic.com
Occupational History
- Chiropractor (Owner), Brugger Chiropractic, Burlington, North Carolina, 1994 – Present
- Chiropractor (Partner), Alamance Chiropractic, Burlington, North Carolina, 1989 – 1993
- Chiropractor (Associate), The Chiropractic Center, Burlington, North Carolina, 1987 – 1988
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1986
- D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) in Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1986
- Internship, Chicago General Health Services, Chicago, Illinois, 1986
- B.A. in Biology, Elon College, Elon, North Carolina, 1983
Postgraduate Education & Certifications
- Impairment Rating and the Law, Dr. Stanley Kaplan, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2013
Education on how to perform Impairment Ratings based on the 6th edition of the AMA;s Guide to the Evaluation of Impairment
- Instrument Adjusting, Neuromechanical Innovations, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2013
Education on the diagnosis of spinal and extremity conditions utilizing the Impulse adjusting instrument.
- Personal Injury Training, Dr. Matt DeGaetano, Dallas, Texas, 2013
Education on the diagnosis and treatment of auto related injuries.
- COLOSSUS, Dr. Matt DeGaetano, Personal Injury Institute, Dallas, Texas, 2013
Training in the understanding of the software program COLOSSUS, used by most Insurance Companies for determining the value of an auto-related injury insurance claim.
- Whiplash: The Master's Series, Spine research Institute of San Diego, Chicago, Illinois, 2011
This series focuses on the research of auto related injuries, diagnostic and treatment, report writing and trial preparation.
- Validating Chiropractic, Dr. Malik Slosberg, Greensboro, North Carolina, 2011
Compilation of research from peer-reviewed journals supporting the validity of chiropractic care.
- Spinal Radiology, Dr. Terry Yochum, Greensboro, North Carolina, 2010
Education on X-ray diagnosis of various spinal conditions.
- Personal Injury Bootcamp, Dr. Mark Studin, New York, 2010
Education on the diagnosis and treatment of trauma related injuries with special emphasis on MRI interpretation.
- Extremity Adjusting, Dr. Mark Charette, Greensboro, North Carolina, 2008
Education on the diagnosis and treatment of injuries of the extremities.
- Auto Injury Training, Dr. Lawrence Nordhoff, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2005
Research on the mechanism of trauma related to auto injuries.
- Acupuncture, Dr. Richard Yennie, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2004
Series of courses to become certified in treatment using acupuncture
- Cold Laser Therapy, Dr. George Gonzalez, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2003
Diagnosis and treatment of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions with a cold laser.
- Thompson Drop Technique, Dr. Rick Markson, Spartansburg, South Carolina, 2002
Educated on the treatment of spinal conditions using the Thompson Drop table.
- Neuromuscular Re-education, Dr. Peter Levy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2002
Education on the diagnosis and treatment of any soft tissue related issue using soft tissue mobilization.
- Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, Dr. Ron Eccles, North Carolina, 2001
Education on the latest research and treatment for auto related injuries.
- Acupuncture, Dr. John Amaro, Greensoro, North Carolina, 2001
A series of courses to become certified in treatment using acupuncture
- Golf Rehabilitation, Dr. David Seamans, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2001
Course on diagnosing and treating golf related injuries. Training in analysis of the individuals golf swing to help identify movement patterns that suggest areas of weakness.
- Spinal Rehabilitation, Dr. Craig Liebowitz, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2000
Education on how to improve muscular imbalances and weaknesses related to spine related conditions.
- Active Release Technique, Dr. Mike Leahy, Chicago, Illinois, 2000
Diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue related conditions utilizing soft tissue mobilization.
- Spinal Radiology, Dr. Russell Earhardt, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1999
Diagnosis of spinal conditions based on X-ray findings
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dr. Mitch Mally, Chicago, Illinois, 1999
Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, Dr. Dan Murphy, Alabama, 1998
Education on the latest research in auto related injuries.
- Pediatric Adjusting, Newark, New Jersey, 1998
Education on the diagnosis and treatment of Pediatric patients.
- Cox Technique, Dr. James Cox, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 1986
Education in non-surgical treatment of herniated discs utilizing Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique.
Memberships
- North Carolina Chiropractic Association, 1987 – Present