Christopher Lewis, DC

DOT MEDICAL EXAMINER CERTIFICATION

Research presented for better outcomes with patients with certain treatments.

Best Practices for treating patients lower back pain as it pertains to research and clinical studies.

Orthopedic Diplomate Program: DDx; Trauma/injury/dose response; Biological concepts of connective tissue; Connective tissue matrices; Tendinitis/tendinopathy/enthesopathies; Capsulitis; Discogenic issues/discitis; Radiculitis/neuritis/myelistis; Spine/trunk; Upper extremity; Lower extremity

Determine patient’s prognosis (acute pain versus chronic pain) following a whiplash injury prior to providing chiropractic services.

• Realize the steps necessary to integrate chiropractic services into a Community Health Center/FQHC and Rural Health Centers. • Comprehend the need for chiropractors to provide differential diagnosis and prognosis for patients suffering with chronic pain syndrome vs chronic pain illness/high impact chronic pain.

Structure and function of the peripheral nervous system will be reviewed with emphasis on the clinical syndromes most commonly associated with lesions in the system. The central consequences of such lesions will be discussed in relation to neuronal function thus developing new methodologies of diagnosis and treatment.

Neurological Imaging

Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient-based paradigms.

Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient-based paradigms.

Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient-based paradigms.

Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient-based paradigms.

Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient-based paradigms.

Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The candidate will learn how to apply advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient-based paradigms.

Advanced components of neuronal structure and activity will be reviewed with emphasis on the relationship between environmental potentials and their effects on the central nervous system. Clinical applications of the breadth and depth of information will be emphasized.

The major sensory pathways will be discussed specific to their structure and function. Central processing of sensory information will be reviewed in relationship to thalamic and cortical integration. Disorders of the sensorium will be reviewed and methodology introduced to aid in differentiating these disorders from central and peripheral origins. Applications specific to the treatment of the sensorium will be explored.

Pain generating mechanisms will be reviewed from the receptor to central processing. Central mechanisms for pain inhibition and facilitation will be reviewed with emphasis placed on the clinical syndromes associated with pain integration. Methodology specific to chiropractic modalities will be reviewed as well.

The most common syndromes involving head pain from migraines to trigeminal neuralgia will be reviewed. Afferent pain pathways from the face will be reviewed in regards to their structure and function. Applications specific to the facial pain sufferer will be presented.

Discussion of the structure and function of the major volitional and non-volitional motor pathways. The function of the basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, brainstem, and spinal cord will be discussed in relation to the human motor system. Applications specific to the diagnosis and treatment of both central and peripheral pathology will be covered.

This program of study is central to the hands-on adjusting of joints without the use of instrumentation or anesthesia. Our program is designed to promote maximum skill acquisition in adjusting by the Chiropractor. The participant will be immersed in practical application learning scenarios based upon a neurological model of health care.

A detailed review of the structure and function of the spinal cord with an emphasis on clinical syndromes. Also to be presented is a structured methodology to differentiate between various clinical syndromes directly and or indirectly involving the spinal cord. Applications in the treatment of the spinal cord injured patient will be explored.

Review of the structure and function of spinal cord reflexes from monosynaptic to cross-cord reflexes. Clinical applications will we emphasized in relation to the use of modalities in the treatment of central and peripheral-based disorders of muscle tone.

Review of the major afferent and efferent projections of the cerebellum as well as the central/peripheral consequences of cerebellar pathology. The relationship of labyrinthine integration to ocular movement will be discussed in detail with emphasis on its clinical application.

Review of the internal and supportive structures of the brain with emphasis placed on the major afferent and efferent projections associated with brain activity. Lesions of the supportive structures of the brain and the clinical methodology used in determining brain vascular integrity will be discussed. Applications specific to brain-based treatments will be explored in detail.

A complete review of the structure and function of the cranial nerves with emphasis on their clinical syndromes. Applications and procedures specific to this area of the nervous system will be covered in detail both didactically and practically.

Review the basic functions and structures associated with the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes. A methodology involving the use of optokinetic stimulations and other brain-based diagnostics and therapeutics will be reviewed.

Presentation of a structured format in approaching the neurological examination. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing the most common syndromes one may encounter during the practical portion of the exam as well as methodology to understand and apply non-Cartesian logic.