Peter Hanson, DC

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.

Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequella to trauma. Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, axonal shearing, diffuse axonal injury and concussion are detailed in etiology and clinically. Clinical presentation, advanced diagnostic imaging and electrodiagnostics are detailed in analysis to create a differential diagnosis. Balance disorders that often occur as a result of trauma are also explored from clinical presentation to advanced imaging and differential diagnosis.

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.

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, 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

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 and utilizing proper diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment protocols for the injured patient based on latest research findings.

Dynamic rehabilitation methods including whole body vibration for spinal misalignments/trauma.

Correction of full spine misalignments/trauma including analysis of pelvic morphology and anatomical leg length deficiency.

Discussion of changes in the nervous system following injury including disc pain, radiculopathy, and disc herniation prognosis.

The science and art of understanding, evaluating, and management of scoliotic deformities in adolescents and adults.

Posture and its correlation to systemic health through mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors in spinal tissues, facet capsular ligaments, spinal ligaments, intervertebral discs and muscles.

Biomechanical Injury, biomechanics and the neurological basis for pain. Instrument correction of spinal misalignments/trauma

Treatment of whiplash injuries utilizing chiropractic spinal rehabilitation and nutrition

The biomechanics and neurophysiological mechanisms of instrument adjusting techniques were reviewed with specific emphasis on the upper cervical spine.

Cervical spine trauma and the crisis of cervical disorders in patient populations, the role of spinal manipulative therapy and structural correction of sagittal cervical lordosis.

Analysis and correction of spinal misalignment/trauma utilizing manual, instrument, and body weighting procedures.

Understanding the normal static equilibrium spinal model from the literature, including abnormal spinal coupling patterns associated with trauma.

Developing corrective procedures for abnormal spinal biomechanics of the spine including analysis and course of care for short leg syndrome as well as upper cervical misalignment/trauma.

Lumbar spine trauma and the crisis of lumbar disorders in patient populations. The role of spinal manipulative therapy and structural correction of sagittal lumbar lordosis.

Clinical Biomechanics of Posture

Applied Kinesiology