Ronald Marinaro DC
12215 Ventura Boulevard #208, Studio City, CA, 91604
Phone: 818-505-0816
ronaldmaro@gmail.com
http://www.prc-studiocity.com
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of California, License # 16717, 1985-Present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College, Marietta , Georgia, 1985
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life University, Marietta, Georgia, 1984
Internship, Life University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1984 - 1983
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1984
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1984
Associate in Arts and Science in Science, Rockland College, Suffern, New York, 1980

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Demonstrative Documentation and Reporting of Spinal Pathology, Demonstrative Diagnosis and Documenting Spinal Pathology, Analyzing patient records, x-rays and MRI’s in determining etiology of traumatically-induced pathological lesions. Clinically correlating the history, clinical findings, imaging findings and diagnosed bodily injuries to conclude and accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Certification in Demonstrative diagnosis and Reporting of Spinal Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic, Post- Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2021
Demonstrative diagnosis and documenting spinal disc injuries , Differentially diagnosing disc vs. posterior longitudinal ligaments vs. thecal sac vs. spinal cord vs. ligamentum flava pathology and insult. identifying the borders of lesions and discerning between anatomic structures pathologically effect demonstrably. Certification in Demonstrative diagnosis and Reporting of Spinal Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic, Post- Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2021
Interprofessional Hospital Based Spine Care, Trends in hospital and emergent care in the healthcare delivery system inclusive of policies, hospital staffing and current care paths for mechanical spine issues Diplomate, academy of chiropractic Post-DoctoralDivision, Cleveland University Kansas city, Long Island, NY, 2021
Evidenced Based Care in a Collaborative Setting; Primary Spine Care 5, A literature based model for collaborating with hospitals, medical primary care providers and specialists. Reviewing the documentation requirements to communicate the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with medical entities and having the evidence as a basis for those recommendations, Diplomate, Cleveland Univeristy- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Liscening Boards,, Long Island , NY, 2018
Current Literature Standards of MRI Spine Intepretation; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine Interpretation of the spine. , How to triage a trauma and non-trauma with advanced imaging and document the necessity. We will also cover the basics of MRI Spine Interpretation inclusive of all types of herniations, bulges, Diplomate, Cleveland Univeristy- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licening Boards,, Long Island , NY, 2018
Spine Brain Connection in Pain Pathways; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine , The spine-brain connection in managing chronic pain patients. Understanding how chronic pain negatively effects brain morphology and potential pathology as sequella. The role of chiropractic in preventing the loss of gray matter and the most recent evidence as outlined in indexed peer reviewed literature over the last 10 years verifying chiropractic’s role, Diplomate, Cleveland Univeristy- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licening Boards,, Long Island , NY, 2018
Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment; Primary Spine Care 5,, The biological, neurological and mechaincal mechanisms and pathways from the thrust to the lateral horn and brain connection and how the brain processes the chiropractic spinal adjustment based upon the literature. Care paths of chiropractic and physical therapy from an outcome basis, Diplomate, Cleveland Univeristy- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licening Boards,, Long Island , NY, 2018
Triage and Management of the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patient,, Differentially diagnosing spinal issues in the trauma and non-trauma patient inclusive of spinal disc pathology utilizing x-ray, MRI, CAT Scan and clinical evaluations. Collaborative triaging protocols with neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, pain management and primary medical care providers with both mechanical and anatomical spinal pathologies. Diplomate, academy of chiropractic Post-DoctoralDivision, Cleveland University, long Island, NY, 2018
Clinical Instructor, Connective Tissue Spinal Disc Permanent Pathology, Primary Spine Care, Herniated, bulged, protruded and extruded discs, etiology and morphology. Age-dating disc pathology inclusive of Modic changes, piezoelectric effect, Wolff’s Law and radicular clinical presentation Diplomate, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2017
Connective Tissue Pathology and Research, Primary Spine Care, Utilization in spinal models considering the opioid abuse and various spinal models in contemporary health care. Care paths for mechanical spine pain and the evidence for conservative chiropractic care, Diplomate, Texas Chiropractic College,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Long Island,, NY, 2017
Clinical Instructor, Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Lesions and Spine Care,, Primary Spine Care, Mechanoreceptor, proprioceptor, nociceptor innervation and control of the spinal system with central nervous system action and interaction. The integration of the pain processing network and the HPA Axis (hypothalamus, adrenal and pituitary) with the chiropractic spinal adjustment, Diplomate, Texas Chiropractic College,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Long Island,, NY, 2017
Ethics, Documentation and Research,, Primary Spine Care, Maintaining ethical Interprofessional relationships based upon an evidenced based practice inclusive of triage, diagnostics and reporting. Creating thorough documentation that reflects your complete findings encompassing descriptive ICD-10 codes and concludes the presence or absence of pathology Diplomate, Texas Chiropractic College,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Long Island,, NY, 2017
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. Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, Integration of orthopedic 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. Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopedic 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. Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, , Buffalo, NY,, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Lumbar Spine,, Integration of lumbar orthopedic 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. Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,, Buffalo, NY,, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds,, how to integrate orthopedic 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 orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. How to integrate orthopedic 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 orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,, Buffalo, NY,, 2017
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. Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, . PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, , NY, 2017
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 instroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. Diplomate, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, , NY, 2017
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. Diplomate, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, , NY, 2017
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. Diplomate, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, , NY, 2017
MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, , MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. Fellowship in CMCS Post Doctoral Division from Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Long Island,, Long Island, NY, New York, 20162011
Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2016
Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and 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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2016
Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2016
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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2016
Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2016
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. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2016
MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. Certification in MRI Advanced Pathology, Bone and Tumors, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2016
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 Certification in MRI physics, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Academy of Chiropractic, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. Certification in MRI Anatomy and Protocols, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. Certification in MRI Disc and Spinal Pathology, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. Certification in MRI Disc and Spinal Pathology, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. Certification in MRI Methodology, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. Certification in MRI Methodology, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. Certification in Lumbar MRI, Bulge, Central Canal Stenosis and Degeneration, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. Certification in Lumbar MRI Herniation, Cauda Equina and Root Involvement, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, 2016
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. Certification in Cervical MRI, Bulge, Central Canal Stenosis and Degeneration, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, 2016
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. Certification in Cervical MRI Herniation, Spinal Cord and Root Involvement, Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, 2016
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. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, 2016
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. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chir, NY, 2016
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 ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo,, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiro, NY,, 2016
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. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo,, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiro, NY,, 2016
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 diagnoising normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, , School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiro, NY,, 2016
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, occular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo,, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiro, NY,, 2016
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. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, , School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiro, NY,, 2016
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 rotatioal 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. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, , NY,, 2016
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 rotatioal 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. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo,, NY,, 2016
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, dislocationa and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo,, NY,, 2016
STRS Phase I, II, III, Scoliosis treatment and recovery system. Bracing and rehabilitation Certification in Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment, Diplomate, STRS corp., Copes foundation, Copes Foundation, Baton Rouge, Louisianna, 1998
Erhardt X-ray Proficiency , X-ray interpatation ofArthitis, osteochonrosis in the cervical and lumbar spine. Certification in X-ray proficiency, Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Roentgenologists, American Chiropractic board of Roentgenologists, Life Chiropractic College, Marietta , Georgia, 1983
Certification in X-Ray Proficiency, Life Chiropractic College, Marietta, Georgia, 1985
Permanent Medical Impairment Assessment, The distinction between functional and structural impairment and how to qualify an impairment as temporary or permanent California Chiropractic Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1994
Spine Core Scoliosis, Evaluation and assessment of scolisis patients, phases I, II, and III. Categorizing and bracing of scoliosis patients New York Chiropractic College, New York, New York, 2004
Whiplash Masters Program , All factors affecting whiplash outcome. Epidemiology of whiplash injuries, common syndromes and conditions, accident reconstruction principles, history taking and physical examination and successful approaches to treatment and patient management to achieve maximum medical improvement. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, San Diego, California, 1999

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Dittsworth M.D., D., Caso D.C., M., Marinaro D.C., R. (2008, November). Scoliosis: The Adjustment and Beyond Power Point presented at the Seminar, Beverly Hills, California.

SELECTED TEACHING/INSTRUCTING/LECTURING/CONSULTING

Consultant, Spinal kyphosis, The Today Show NBC, New York, New York, 2011-
consultant, Text Neck, NBC news, Los Angeles, California, 2010-
Consultant, Scoliosis Specialist, Star Magazine, Los Angeles, California, 2009-
consultant, Scoliosis Specialist, NBC news, Los Angels, California, 2002-
Postdoctoral graduate program, Supervising doctor, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, California, 1999- Present

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Marinaro, R. (1995). Who's afraid of the big bad chiropractor. Textile News, 1(4), 22.

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

Scoliosis Foundation, Member, 2001 - Present
California Chiropractic Association, Member, 1985 - Present
American Chiropractic Association, Member, 1983 - Present