SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
| Academy of Chiropractic, Certification in Active Trauma Team Member, 2019 | | | | | Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion, Deferentially diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury vs. traumatic brain injury and the clinical and imaging protocols required to conclude an accurate diagnosis for head trauma. Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island, NY, 2019 | | | | | Medical-Legal-Insurance Documentation, Accurate and compliant documentation of history and clinical findings inclusive of functional losses, loss of activities of daily living, duties under duress, and permanent loss of enjoyment of life. Prognosing static vs. stable care, gaps in care both in the onset and in the middle of passive care with a focus on detailed diagnosing. The integration of chiropractic academia, the court system and the insurance reimburser’s requirements for complete documentation. Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island, NY, 2019 | | | | | Orthopaedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, Integration of orthopaedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopaedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. How to integrate orthopaedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopaedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Orthopaedic Testing: Lumbar Spine, Integration of lumbar orthopaedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopaedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Orthopaedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopaedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Orthopaedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopaedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopaedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Orthopaedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, Integration of orthopaedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopaedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Clinical Evaluation and Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infratentorial regions, upper and lower motor lesions, cranial nerve signs, spinal cord pathology, motor and sensory pathology and gait abnormalities. Examining genetic and family histories along with dissection risk factors. Stroke orthopedic testing and clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Stroke type and treatments performed by vascular specialists. The goals of treatment with the physiology of the infarct and penumbra zones and the role of immediate triage in the primary care setting. Detailing the complications of stroke and future care in the chiropractic, primary care or manual medicine clinical setting. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Stroke Anatomy and Physiology, Stroke Types and Blood Flow, Various types of stroke identifying ischemia, hypoperfusion, infarct and penumbra zones and emboli. Cardiac etiologies and clinical features as precursor to stroke with associated paradoxical emboli and thrombotic etiologies. Historical and co-morbidities that have etiology in stroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Stroke Anatomy and Physiology, Brain Vascular Anatomy, The anatomy and physiology of the brain and how blood perfusion effects brain function. A detailed analysis of the blood supply to the brain and the physiology of ischemia. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2019 | | | | | Spinal Bio-Enineering, A course describing the structural and functional organization of the spinal-pelvic system. Fundamental and advanced concepts on spinal biomechanics are introduced by presenting a coherent spinal model describing normal segmental coupling, regional adaptation, and global compensation. The clinical model is a structural and mechanical engineering approach based on x-ray physics, mathematics, and statistical analysis. The normal movements of gait are integrated in this total biomechanical approach to explain spine distortion, predictable functional scoliosis, and lumbar disc failure. Case studies are demonstrated to radiographic analyses and physical findings to determine clinical solutions and soft tissue rehabilitation. The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Weldon Spring, MO, 2018 | | | | | MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolesthesis, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, 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. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Clinical Application, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Methodology of Analysis, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Spinal Pathology, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI History and Physics, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Full Spine Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the full spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics as sequellae to trauma in relation to ligamentous failure and disc and vertebral pathology as sequellae. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotational analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Lumbar Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the lumbar spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotational analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Cervical Digital Analysis, Digitizing and analyzing the cervical spine in neutral, flexion and extension views to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes alteration of motion segment integrity (AMOSI) in both angular and translational movement. Ligament instability/failure/pathology are identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies to analyze pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, Integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis. The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Correlation of the vestibular, ocular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, To utilize whiplash associated disorders in various vectors of impact and whiplash mechanisms in determining pathobiomechanics. To clinically correlate annular tears, disc herniations, fractures, ligament pathology and spinal segmental instability as sequellae to pathobiomechanics from trauma. The utilization of digital motion x-ray in diagnosing normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Lumbar Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the lumbar spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Cervical Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Cartesian System, The Cartesian Coordinate System from the history to the application in the human body. Explanation of the x, y and z axes in both translation and rotations (thetas) and how they are applicable to human biomechanics. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Research Perspectives, The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of biomechanical failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failures inclusive of case histories, clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequella from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff’s Law. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, The application of spinal biomechanical engineering models in trauma and the negative sequelae it has on the central nervous system inclusive of the lateral horn, periaqueductal gray matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, Spinal ligamentous anatomy and research focusing on wound repair, future negative sequelae of abnormal tissue replacement and the resultant aberrant kinematics and spinal biomechanics of the spine. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Triaging the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary complaints. Connective tissue injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Impairment Rating, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, 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. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Symposium, Interprofessional Spine Care, Clinical analysis of anatomic versus biomechanical spine pain and clinical triage protocols. Relating current research trends in the Whole Spine Model of patient including normal versus abnormal sagittal curvature in the adolescent and adult spine, pelvic incidence as a parameter for sagittal balance in the human spine and current methods of assessment. Patient centered approach to Evidenced Based Spine care with a focus on diagnosis, prognosis and triage of the spine pain patient Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville, New York, 2017 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Symposium, Epidemiology of Spine Pain, Review of the current Centers for Disease Control [CDC] data on the frequency of musculoskeletal pain in the United States population with emphasis on pain of spinal origin. CDC guidelines on opioid medication were discussed and correlated to persistent pain syndromes. Research was reviewed showing the importance of managing the spine pain patient properly from the entry point of care with a concentration on maintenance of spinal biomechanics Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville, New York, 2017 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Symposium, Connective Tissue and Spinal Disc Pathology, The morphology and pathology of connective tissue, inclusive of spinal disc disorders and prognosticating wound repair with permanency implications. Disc bulge, herniation, protrusion and extrusion classifications based upon contemporary literature and how to age-date disc pathology Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville, New York, 2017 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Symposium , Medical-Legal Documentation, The contemporary documentation required in a medical-legal environment that is evidenced based and meets the standards of the courts and academia. Utilizing the scientific data to support a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan while meeting the admissibility standards based upon a professional’s credentials Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville, New York, 2017 | | | | | Traffic Crash Reconstruction 1, Analyzing and interpreting information in order to describe the auto crash and the events leading to actual impact. Training to successfully reconstruct traffic crashes. Understanding basic equations of motion, heavy truck crash reconstruction, conservation of momentum, and energy. Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, Evanston, IL, 2017 | | | | | Primary Spine Care, Neurophysiological central and peripheral nervous systems mechanisms of pain with integrated higher cortical functions of the thalamus, cingulate, amygdala, pre-frontal, motor and sensory cortexes. Trauma and chronic pain care effecting mechanoreceptors, nociceptors and proprioceptors through adjustive therapy based upon evidenced based care and current literature verification Texas Chiropractic College, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Islandia, New York, 2015 | | | | | Primary Spine Care with Interdisciplinary Collaborative Care, Triage of patients based upon MRI findings of disc herniation, disc bulge, protrusion, extrusion or sequestrations and spinal cord or nerve root negative sequella, clinical findings of neuro-compressive pathologies and neurodiagnostic findings of EMG-NCV, SSEP, VEP, BAER, VEP and V-ENG findings Texas Chiropractic College, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Islandia, New York, 2015 | | | | | Work Hardening/Conditioning Advanced Work Rehab, In depth training on work hardening/conditioning evaluations, designing treatment plans, patient progression, return to work protocols, and effective communication OCCUPRO, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 2015 | | | | | Certification in Work Hardening/Conditioning , OCCUPRO, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 2015 | | | | | Concussion Grading, Management, & Return to Play Guidelines, A review of the SCAT 3 on field evaluation, ImPACT testing, December 2013 return to play guidelines and protocols National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2014 | | | | | Imaging & Management of Athletic Injuries – Head & Spine, A review of advanced imaging for head and neck injuries National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2014 | | | | | Know Pain, Know Gain: Explaining Pain Concepts to Minimize Chronic Pain, Understanding chronic pain and the psychological impact it causes to the body. Review of current literature regarding treating chronic pain and treatment protocols. Functional rehabilitation evaluations and treatment protocols National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2014 | | | | | Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, 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 CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, New York, 2010 | | | | | Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, 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 CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, New York, 2010 | | | | | MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, New York, 2010 | | | | | Whiplash Advanced Topics: The Fundamental Science, An in-depth review of the comprehensive biomechanics knowledge for the forensic expert. Analysis of the brain, neck, cervical spine trauma mechanisms, and soft tissue injuries. Crash dynamics and research to validate low speed rear end crashes Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Southern California University of Health Sciences, St. Louis, Missouri, 2009 | | | | | Management Principles in Personal Injury and Forensic Documentation, An in-depth training on all aspects of management of trauma, from beginning to end; a comprehensive primer on crash reconstruction. This includes historical documentation in personal injury and forensic medicine applications and comprehensive physical examination of whiplash and traumatic brain injury Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Southern California University of Health Sciences, St. Louis, Missouri, 2009 | | | | | Principles of Impairment Rating and Forensic Reporting, An extensive understanding of documentation, narrative report preparation, and the application of AMA guidelines in personal injury and forensic practice Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Southern California University of Health Sciences, St. Louis, Missouri, 2009 | | | | | Medicolegal Fundamentals for Practitioners and Forensic Experts, Training on medical photography, depositions, arbitrations, and testifying in court Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Southern California University of Health Sciences, St. Louis, Missouri, 2009 | | | | | Employer Services-Module One, Postgraduate studies in employer services including post-offer testing, reducing work injuries and lost time, and reducing fraud and abuse J-Tech Medical, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 2009 | | | | | Functional Capacity Evaluation, In-depth training in functional capacity evaluation history, clinical reasoning, procedures, report writing and interpretation Back School of Atlanta, Aurora, Illinois, 2009 | | | | | Certification in Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator, Back School of Atlanta, Aurora, Illinois, 2009 | | | | | Repetitive Stimulation Studies (RSS), Clinical Applications and Review, In-depth training on the electrodiagnostic evaluation of the neuromuscular junction. Review of neuroanatomy and common conditions affecting the neuromuscular junction National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses (BAER), Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP), In-depth training on Auditory and visual evoked potential testing and interpretation. Review of neuroanatomy National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)-Upper and Lower Extremities, In-depth training on the SSEP examination and interpretation of the upper and lower limbs and the related central sensory pathways. Review of neuroanatomy National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | EMG/NCV Data Interpretation and Report Documentation, In-depth training on correlating data from all NCV, F wave, H reflex, and EMG studies to arrive at a diagnosis/impression. Identifying technical errors and distinguishing them from pathology National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | EMG, NCV, Late Responses, In-depth training on recording needle electrodes, differential amplifiers, recording characteristics (gain, time base or sweep speed, filter settings, etc.) and patient safety issues. Additional training provided on EMG/NCV interpretation and report writing National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Needle EMG Waveforms-Normal and Abnormal, In-depth training focusing on correlating insertional activity, spontaneous potentials, motor unit potentials and interference patterns to diagnose nerve and muscle diseases. Additional training on differentiating between lesions located in the root versus plexus versus the peripheral nerve National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Needle EMG, NCV-Lower Extremity II, In-depth training on lumbar EMG, insertional activity, spontaneous potentials, motor unit potentials, and interference patterns. Studies related to the pathophysiology, clinical presentations and examination findings of patients with lower extremity peripheral nerve entrapments National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Needle EMG, NCV-Lower Extremity I, In-depth training and review of lower extremity anatomy and physiology, placement of electrodes, and EMG studies National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Needle EMG, NCV-Upper Extremity II, In-depth training on cervical EMG, insertional activity, spontaneous potentials, motor unit potentials, and interference patterns. Review basic electrodiagnostic equipment and settings in addition to studying the pathophysiology, clinical presentations and examination findings of patients with upper extremity peripheral nerve entrapments National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Needle EMG, NCV-Upper Extremity I, In-depth training and review of upper extremity anatomy and physiology, placement of electrodes, and EMG studies National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Introduction to electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV), Overview of upper and lower extremity anatomy, the brachial and lumbar plexus, and needle insertion sites for EMG National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Spinal and Extremity Rehabilitation and Stabilization, Postgraduate studies in spinal and extremity physical therapy, functional training and stabilization National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2007 | | | | | Certification in American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board –ACRB-Level 1 certificate, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2004 | | | | | Advanced Othopaedics of the Foot/Ankle and Knee, Postgraduate studies in advanced musculoskeletal training of the foot, ankle, knee, gait, and mechanically related orthopaedic conditions National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, 2003 | | | | | Lumbar Stabilization and Physical Therapy, Postgraduate studies in lumbar spinal stabilization and abdominal bracing International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine-US, Springfield, Illinois, 2002 | | | |
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