BLESSEN ABRAHAM, DC
HealthSource of Minnetonka
71 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
Phone: 732-565-1701Fax: 732-565-1710babraham@brunswickptcenter.combrunswickptcenter.com
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2003
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 2002
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 2001
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2002
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 2002
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part V, 2002
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 2002
Postgraduate Education & Certifications
- Injuries from Low Impact Collisions., Texas Chiropractic College
Whiplash, soft tissue injuries and brain injuries, Injuries with minimal property damage, Brain, neck, and cervical spine trauma mechanisms
- Permanent Soft Tissue Injuries, Texas Chiropractic College
- Interpreting Spinal Trauma MRIs, New York Chiropractic College
Multiple-module certificate course focusing on Spinal Trauma MRIs covering the history of imaging, normal MRI spinal anatomy, abnormal variants, imaging of the post-surgical spine and spinal lesions
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification, MUA Research Institute
Completed the prescribed course of study, proctorship and received practical examination in MUA procedure, patient selection, documentation, quality assurance, risk management and rehabilitation.
- Pain Management, MUA Research Institute
Completed the prescribed course of study and received practical examination in MUA procedure, pain management, neuropharmacology, anesthesia, multidisciplinary management, quality assurance, risk management.,
- Operating Room Procedures and MUA Proctorship Requirements, MUA Research Institute
Completed the prescribed course of study, proctorship and received practical examination in MUA procedure, patient selection, operating room personnel and equipment, hospital protocol and physician responsibilities, quality assurance, risk management, patient transfer and recovery room protocol
- Impairment Rating Certification, CMCS Post Doctoral Education Division
The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequella, 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.
- Certified Kinesio® Taping Practioner, National University of Health Sciences
Kinesio® Taping is the definitive rehabilitative taping method within the international medical community. It provides extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy.
- MRI Spine and Disc Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division
Memberships
- American Chiropractic Association, 2001 – Present
- Kinesio® Taping Association, 2009 – Present
- Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, 2007 – Present
- American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals, 2009 – Present