Tim Bryant DC

1014 West Main, Cabot, Ar, 72023

Phone: 501-843-7247

Cell: 501-605-3724

Fax: 501-843-7360

backpncenter@gmail.com

http://www.bryantpaincenter.com

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Clinic Director/Owner, Bryant Neck and Back Pain Center, Cabot, Arkansas, 1989 – Present

Staff Chiropractor, Bennett Chiropractic Clinic, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 1988 – 1989

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Arkansas, License # 1136, 1988 – Present

Student Instructor, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Missouri, 1986 - 1988

Doctor of Chiropractic, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Missouri, 1988

Internship, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Missouri, 1986 – 1988

Kansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1988

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physical Therapy, 1988

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1988

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1987

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1987

Undergraduate Studies in Biology, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, 1982 - 1985

Undergraduate Studies in Physical Science, Arkansas State University, Beebe, Arkansas, 1983 – 1984

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Certified in Advanced Crash, By the Center for Research Into Automotive Safety And Health (CRASH), Dr. Art Croft, San Diego, CA, 2001

Certified in Acupuncture, Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 1999

Certified in Acupuncture, New York Chiropractic College, Little Rock, AR, 1998

Certified in Whiplash, Dr. Art Croft, Dallas, TX, 1994 

Certified in Low Speed Rear Impact Collision Reconstruction, Dr. Art Croft, San Diego, CA, 2001

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018 

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 Accident Reconstruction: Terms, Concepts and Definitions, The forces in physics that prevail in accidents to cause bodily injury. Quantifying the force coefficients of vehicle mass and force vectors that can be translated to the occupant and subsequently cause serious injury. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

Accident Reconstruction: Causality, Bodily Injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentation, Factors that cause negative acceleration to zero and the subsequent forces created for the vehicle that get translated to the occupant. Understanding critical documentation of hospitals, ambulance reports, doctors and the legal profession in reconstructing an accident. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

Accident Reconstruction: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Road Surfaces, The mathematical calculations necessary utilizing time, distance, speed, coefficients of friction and acceleration in reconstructing an accident. The application of the critical documentation acquired from an accident site. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

Accident Reconstruction: Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, Delta V issues correlated to injury and mortality, side impact crashes and severity of injuries, event data recorder reports correlated to injury, frontal impact kinematics, crash injury metrics with many variables and inquiries related to head restraints.Cleveland University –  Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion, Differentially diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury vs. traumatic brain injury and the clinical and imaging protocols required to conclude an accurate diagnosis for head trauma. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctorial Division, Long Island, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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 diagnoising normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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, occular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, New York, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, New York, 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 grey matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, New York, 2018

Spinal Trauma Pathology, Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequelae from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff’s Law. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, New York, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, New York, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, New York, 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. Academy of Chiropractic, Cleveland University - Kansas City Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Long Island, NY, 2018

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony, Report writing for legal cases, the 4 corners of a narrative and documenting damages with understanding defense medical documentation and consistent reporting of bodily injuries. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018 

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony, Part 2, Understanding report writing and the types of medical reports required for court inclusive of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with requirements of reporting causality and permanency. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018 

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony, Organizing your documentation and understanindg all collaborative documentation and how it fits into your diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan, Understanding the nuances of the functional losses of your patients related to their bodily injuries, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018 

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 2, Utilizing demonstrative documentation in direct examination and communicating the results of your care concurrently with the written documentation and reporting an accurate diagnosis for all images. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018 

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 3, The evaluation, interpretation and reporting of collaborative medical specialists results and concluding an accurate diagnosis inclusive of all findings and reviewing all images to ensure an accurate diagnosis. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018   

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 4, Determininig and documenting disabilities and impairments inclusive of loss of enjoyment of life and duties under duress and the evaluation and validation of pain and suffering. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018  

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Cross Examination Testimony, Reporting your documentation factually and staying within the 4 corners of your medical report and scope of practice inclusive of understanding how your credentials allow you to report your documentation. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018  

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, A Documentation Relationship Between the Doctor and Lawyer, The level of organization required in a medical-legal case that accurately reflects the bodily injuries of your patients and the time constraints in rendering an accurate report. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018  

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Report Writing and Preparing for a Legal Case, Reviewing the facts of the case inclusive of your documentation, the defense medical examiner, medical specialists and the attorney to ensure accurate and consistent reporting. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018  

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Report Writing and Preparing for a Legal Case, Creating demonstrative evidence, visuals of your patient's bodily injuries inclusive of x-rays, MRI's, CAT Scans and electrodiagnostic findings, the spinal biomechanics of herniated disc with ipsilateral findings and contralateral symptomatology.  Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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.  Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 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.  Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 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.  Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018

Patient Intake, History and Physical Examination, Determining the etiology of the patient's complaints in a traumatic or non-traumatic scenario. Analyzing the patient's past history and review of systems along with the performance of a completeorthopedic, neurological and clinical examination to correlate both past, current and causality issues to formulate an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. There is an emphasis on triaging both the trauma and non-trauma patients. Cleveland University – Kansas City,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,Long Island, 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, Buffalo, NY, 2018 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

Athletic TIPS Certifications Seminar, Musculoskeletal and head injuries in various athletes and the role nutrition and hydration plays on the prevention and recovery of these injuries. The importance of repeated examinations for the concussed athlete. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2017

Documentation 163, Properly document the findings and recommendations around muscle therapies and recognize how to differentiate the various manual therapies to meet the requirements of medical review policy. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2017

Documentation 162, Differentiate between active and maintenance care in clinical documentation and identify and implement ways to clarify the differences. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2017

Documentation 161, Recognizing the key components regarding good documentation and record-keeping. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2017

How to Speak to a Millennial, Specific challenges and benefits of dealing with the millennial generation. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2017

Legislative Forecast: Tort Reform and Other Dark Cloud Formations, Tort reform and other legal ramifications on the horizon for Arkansas. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2017

The 3 R’s of Chiropractic, Diagnoses and proper rehabilitation of the common and chiropractic patient. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2017

Marketing To and Treating The Fitness Enthusiast, The challenges and rewards of marketing and treating the fitness enthusiast. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2017

Craniopathy Pediatrics, The management and treatment of common pediatric conditions using the various techniques of chiropractic treatment. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, North Little Rock, AR, 2017

The Diagnosis and Management of Internal Disorders Chiropractic Family Practice, Common analytical procedures and treatment of internal disorders by chiropractic management and treatment. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, North Little Rock, AR, 2016

Advanced Cardio-Metabolic Testing and Clinical Nutrition, Clinical nutrition and the effect of proper nutrition on human maladies. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, North Little Rock, AR, 2016

Muscle Testing Including Clinical Applications, Muscle testing and its application in a clinical setting as it relates to the manifestation of disease. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, North Little Rock, AR, 2016

Promoting Health and Longevity with Proper Nutrition/Applications in Chiropractic Practice, The value of proper nutrition to promoting health and longevity in practice. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, North Little Rock, AR, 2016

The Structural Management Program, Evaluation and structural management of common conditions seen in the outpatient setting. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, North Little Rock, AR, 2016

Documentation and HIPAA, Compliant documentation with regards to HIPAA and other private and government entities. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, North Little Rock, AR, 2016

Pediatric and Prenatal Chiropractic, Introduction to the treatment of common pediatric and prenatal needs. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2015

Documentation Principles and Their Effect on IDC 10 Coding, compliance and Risk Management, Introduction to ICD 10 coding with regards to compliance and risk management. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2015

Documentation Principles and Their Effect on ICD-10 Coding, Compliance and Risk Management, Introduction to the proper uses and conversion of ICD-9 to ICD 10 coding. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2014

Documentation, Coding and Compliance 2014, Introduction to ICD 10 coding with regards to compliance and risk management. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR 2014

Physical Diagnosis 140, The benefits of chiropractic care for non-coronary acute chest pain and the management of vertebral compression fractures, hyperkyphosis and thoracic outlet syndrome. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Physical Diagnosis 139, How to recognize and list differential diagnosis for low back disorders. The practitioner should be able to outline the different elements of the low back examination and red flags. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Physical Therapy 104, The unique properties of laser and their clinical applications. Identifying the indications and contraindications to cold laser and their protocol. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Physical Therapy 103, Proper application and technique of ultrasound for the conditions seen in the chiropractic office. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Rehab 119, Summarize the state of literature on exercise for adolescent scoliosis and integrate strength training and flexibility training to improve patient progress. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Rehab 118, How to apply core exercises to facilitate improved lower limb mechanics in women. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Rehab 117, Demonstrate the proper patient positioning and demonstrate, and problems with the lunge and squat exercises. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Rehab 116, Recognize common problems in the conventional situp and how to correct them and recognize the importance of the brain and cortex in core training. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Rehab 115, Recognizing the pitfalls of the conventional situps and the logical progression of core training. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Rehab 114, Becoming familiar with the implications of weak or inadequate core muscles and the importance of gluteal muscles in the rehabilitation setting. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Rehab 113, Muscle metabolism in health and disease and the role of hormones and muscle mass. University of Bridgeport College, Bridgeport, CT, 2013

Neurology, Clinical assessment of pain, function and neuropathic pain, lower back pain and spinal decompression traction, disorders presenting with dizziness. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2010

Research Reviews, Research reviews involving varies modalities such as pillow choices for neck pain, treating chronic low back pain, cross fiber massage for ligament healing and kinesio taping for whiplash injuries. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2010

Nutritional Adjustment Update, Nutritional approaches to the treatment of common injuries seen in the chiropractic office. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2009

Vital Topics in Personal Injury, Common injuries seen in the personal injury practice and best practices in the treatment and avoidance of whiplash associated disorders. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Marion, AR, 2008

Radiology Certification, MRI indications and contraindications, differentiating different types of calcifications and ossifications on X-ray and a systematic approach to reading plain films. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008

Personal Injury/Liability of Chiropractic Cases, Medicolegal viewpoint in the personal injury practice. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2008

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, The latest information on basic life support for the outpatient clinician including best practices, CPR and AED equipment. Arkansas chiropractic association, Little Rock, AR, 2007

Radiology & Orthopedics of Spinal Trauma, Cervical spine biomechanics and whiplash, muscle adapting to stretching, manipulation and EMG. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2007

Physical Therapy Certification, The use of electrotherapy to control pain, wobble board for ankle rehabilitation, use of post fracture manipulation and exercise for patients with lumbar stenosis. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2006

Orthopedic Certification, Muscular strength in clinical practice: Influence of chiropractic, assessment with dynamometry, training principles and guidelines. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2006

Cardiovascular System, Common diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system and its effects and concerns during chiropractic treatment. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2006

An Innovative Chiropractic Structural Analysis & Treatment Program, Proper structural analysis and treatment using chiropractic adjustment and orthotics. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2005

Carpal Tunnel and Other Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Recognition and proper treatment cumulative trauma disorders commonly seen in the outpatient office. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2005

Medicare, (proper coding, documentation and Medicare billing for the chiropractic office. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2004

Best Billing Practices, Part 1 &2, Current best billing practices in the chiropractic office. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2004

Chiropractic Family Practice, Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment, Advanced diagnosis and best practices, procedures for the chiropractic patient. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2003

Extremity Adjusting Protocols, Specific extremity adjusting protocols with common injuries seen in the chiropractic office. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2003

Impairment Rating for Disability Evaluation: Use of the Fifth Edition, AMA Guides to Permanent Impairment, Proper evaluation and disability rating using the AMA guides to permanent impairment. Manual. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 2001

Low Speed Rear Impact Crash Reconstruction, Reconstruction techniques with regard to G forces and occupant injury during low speed rear impact collisions. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, San Diego, CA, 2001

Acupuncture, Current Meridian therapy and best practices for common conditions seen in outpatient clinics. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 1999

Whiplash & Spinal Trauma, The effects of spinal trauma to the spine, jaw and extremities during acceleration/deceleration injuries. Parker College of Chiropractic, Little Rock, AR, 1999

Impairment Rating for Disability Evaluation, Disability evaluation and functional loss in the impaired population. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 1996

The Sclerotic Pedicle, Overview of the causes, diagnostic imaging, management and treatment of patients with a sclerotic pedicle. Parker College of Chiropractic, Little Rock, AR, 1994

Differential Diagnosis, Common differential diagnoses for bone and soft tissue injuries commonly seen in the chiropractic office. Parker College of Chiropractic, Little Rock, AR, 1994

Treatment of Scoliosis, Current parameters and best practices for the diagnosis and management of scoliosis. Parker College of Chiropractic, Little Rock, AR, 1993

Enhancing Radiographic Interpretation: Unique Clinical Update, A systematic approach to the interpretation and protocols for plain film radiographs. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 1992

Science of Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Latest research regarding the vertebral subluxation complex, diagnoses, treatment and long-term prognosis. Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Little Rock, AR, 1992

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

American Chiropractic Association, Member, 2007 - Present

Arkansas Chiropractic Society, Member, 2002 – Present

Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2017 - Present

Academy of Chiropractic, Active Trauma Team Member 2018-Present

 

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

Cleveland Chiropractic School Magna Cum Laude, Kansas City, Mo, 1988