Michael Page, DC

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

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.

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

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. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management

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. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management

MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the comorbidities 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

Combining clinical, radiographic, electrodiagnostic and MRI findings to conclude a diagnosis and reporting accurately through admissible documentation. Diagnosis includes head, spine and disc pathology as sequella to trauma,

Integrating indexed peer reviewed research as evidence into clinical practice related to trauma and the creation of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan,

Integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis. The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Advanced analysis and integration of pathobiomechanics as sequella to trauma in clinical practice and documentation.

Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pathologies. Review of diagnosis and treatment protocols for entrapment syndromes, injury, and abnormal anatomy,

MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolisthesis, 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

Functional anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and rehabilitation philosphy is reviewed. Conceptualization of the rehabilitation process instead of injury-specific prorams are reviewed. Manual therapy techniques, mobilization techniques, corrective exercises and active rehabilitation

The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequela, 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

Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient

Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare

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, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm

Review the Independent Medical Examination and key concepts, ideal qualifications of the examiner, IME methodology and procedures, report format and quality assurance

Review use of electrotherapy to control pain, parameters for wobble board rehabilitation of the ankle, SI manipulation and anterior knee pain, post-fracture manipulation, therapeutic exercises for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

Review ideal pad placement for interferential therapy, increasing muscle strength in the elderly, screening procedures and treatment for the TMJ, evaluation and treatment of whiplash, rehabilitation of ankle injuries

Understand the effects of knee proprioception after ACL reconstruction, discuss effects of manual therapy in whiplash, construct the orientation of the cervical facet joints, identify aspects of the lateral collateral ligament of the knee

History, purpose, and definitions; work assessment vs FCE, required instrumentation, physical examination, contraindications, and informed consent; clinical assessment outcomes, evaluating work postures and work activities

Demonstrate skills to properly perform a patient interview, properly record a chief complaint, perform a neurological examination of the head and neck, perform a mental status examination

Review anatomy and function of the cranial nerves, examination of the twelve cranial nerves during a clinical examination, disorders of cranial nerves, trauma and pathology

Develop an instructional basis for performing IMEs, expand current knowledge database pertaining to IMEs, identify risks and liabilities that may be encountered by examiners

Magnetic fields, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Whiplash advanced topics including basic and special concepts of biomechanics, injury impairment scales, brain, neck, and cervical spine trauma mechanisms from motor vehicle crashes. Review of common muscle and joint syndromes, disorders, and criteria for referral and advanced imaging

Management principles in personal injury & forensic documentation including accident reconstruction, history taking, physical examination, radiographic, CT and MR examination, and electrodiagnostics. Designing a treatment plan, activities of daily living, chiropractic manipulative therapy, physical therapy modalities, treatment of TMD, and maximum medical improvement (MMI)

Principles of impairment rating and forensic reporting including intake forms, SOAP notes, re-examinations and supplemental reports, the narrative report disability questionnaires, independent medical examinations

Medicolegal fundamentals for practitioners and forensics experts, including reporting, records keeping, medical photography, depositions, arbitrations, testifying in court, using evidence, medicolegal rebuttal, Daubert and Frye, motions in limine

Course in neurology and the effects nutrition, diet, and lifestyle factors play in injury repair and various other pathologies, including fibromyalgia, detoxification, essential fatty acid deficiency, pediatrics, pregnancy, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and brain function

Epidemiology, etiology, and treatment protocols for low impact collisions

A review of the latest studies in whiplash related disorders including biochemical pathways of pain and research-based protocols of treatment

An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community

An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury

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

MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient