Josh Johnston DC
2696 S. Colorado Blvd #230, Denver, CO, 80222
Phone: 303-691-0022
Fax: 303-753-1804
drjosh@coloradoinjurycenter.net
http://www.drjoshjohnston.com/
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Vitality Health Center/Colorado Injury Center, Denver, Colorado, 1999 - Present
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Center For Spine Pain Partnership, Denver, Colorado, 2006 - 2007
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Colorado, License # 4764, 1999-Present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Parker University, Dallas, Texas, 1999
Internship, Parker Clinic, Irving, Texas, 1998 - 1999
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1998
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1998
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1999
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1999
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1998
Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California, 1995
Certification in Myofascial Therapy in ., Parker University, Dallas, TX, 1997

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

2023 Demonstrative Documentation Requirements, Analyzing the requirements in anatomical diagnostic imagery to communicate spinal pathology. Integrating technology, clinical findings, and advanced graphic tools to communicate a diagnostic conclusion. 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, 2022, 2023
MRI Spine Advanced Clinical Case Grand Rounds, Clinical case review of MRI including intra and extra-dural findings inclusive of the disc and vascular anatomical lesions. Differentially diagnosing central cord lesions, and spinal cord vascular lesions in both acute trauma and degenerative presentations. 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, 2022, 2023
Non-Specific Spine Pain, Chiropractic and Outcomes, Analyzing neuro-biomechanical pathological lesions defines primary spinal lesions and removes the dogma of non-specific back pain. Creating evidence-based demonstrative documentation in the creation of treatment plans. 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, 2022, 2023
Spinal Tumor MRI Interpretation, Diagnosing and documenting: Ependymoma, Astrocytoma, Hemangioblastoma, Lipoma, Meningioma, Neurofibroma, Schwannoma, Myxopapillary Ependymoma. 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, 2022, 2023
Demonstrative Narrative and Evaluation and Management Report Writing, Clinical record-keeping, why write clinical notes, the importance of context, what to include in a clinical note, tips for better clinical documentation, basic legal considerations, open clinical notes, how to keep documentation efficient. 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, 2022, 2023
Age-Dating Ligament/Connective Tissue Physiology and Pathology, Utilizing pain patterns, the high signal in the annulus, high signal outside the annulus, Modic changes, disc height, vacuum disc, sclerosis, Phirrman rating, facet edema, and previous MRIs t, Master-Class in ligaments; anatomy, physiology, vascularization, neurological innervation, tissue repair, and how they all relate to clinical practice. Ligament pathology correlating to the mechanisms of patho-neuro-biomechanical lesions (vertebral subluxation complex). Also, how ligaments play a critical role in the chiropractic spinal adjustment and in defining the chiropractic spinal adjustment mechanisms. 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, 2022, 2023
Clinical Grand Rounds in Biomechanics, Digitizing, and Advanced Imaging, Case reviews concluding and accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan utilizing evidence-based instrumentation and algorithms. Using demonstrative reporting of case findings to collaborate with co-treating physicians. 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, 2022, 2023
Medical-Legal Documentation, A documentation discussion on meeting the requirements of the courts, carriers, and licensure boards in complete and accurate reporting. Ensuring the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan are demonstratively documented. 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, 2022, 2023
Research, History & Future of Spinal Decompression, ochum Radiology & Spinal Decompression, Current & Future research/University of South Florida understanding double blinded studies and placebo, traditional chiropractic care and decompression, incorporating technologies to improve outcomes, psychology behind opioid addiction, PM&R approach to decompression, neurology, decompression and preventative care, Osteopathy approach to decompression, MD/DO/DC approaches to decompression regenerative therapy, Northeast College of Health Sciences Dallas, TX March 2023., 2023
Research, History & Future of Spinal Decompression, Yochum Radiology & Spinal Decompression, Current & Future research/University of South Florida understanding double blinded studies and placebo, traditional chiropractic care and decompression, incorporating technologies to improve outcomes, psychology behind opioid addiction, PM&R approach to decompression, neurology, decompression and preventative care, Osteopathy approach to decompression, MD/DO/DC approaches to decompression regenerative therapy Northeast College of Health Sciences, 2023
Spine Management Grand Rounds Internet Live, Biomechanical Changes and Degenerative Disc Disease – detailed presentation on the biomechanical effects of intervertebral disc degeneration on the human cervical spine. Review of relevant anatomy including vertebral bodies, healthy intervertebral disc, degenerative intervertebral disc, spinal nerves, spinal cord, spinal ligaments, and facet joints was outlined. Structural changes were correlated to biomechanical alterations with a detailed focus on the C5-6 segment of the spine. Aberrant facet joint loading was discussed and correlated to intervertebral disc disease and alternations in normal motion and acceleration of spinal arthritis. National Spine Management Group, LLC August 2023, Rahman Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. No exam., 2023
Imaging, Case and Strain/Sprain Reporting, Documentation, and coding for x-ray and MRI reports, and patient education, Connective tissue pathology as sequella to trauma and diagnosing of ligament laxity and strain-sprain in conjunction with biomechanical lesions of the human spine. The demonstrative reporting of spinal biomechanical lesions and the subsequent creation of treatment plans. Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2022, 2022
Chiropractic Diagnosis and Management of Acute Spinal Ligament Injury, Review of the ligament injury thresholds, methods of diagnosis utilization of SITR pulse Sequence MRI as the gold standard for evaluating the age of and pathophysiology was discussed and presented. Biomechanical assessment of hypermobility associated with ligament laxity was presented along with the specific ligament involved in the clinical picture. When and how to triage to medical specialist was reviewed. Review of the four columns of vertebral architecture was detailed. 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, YEAR 2022, 2022
Chiropractic Diagnosis of ligament injury to the upper cervical region, The methods and tools to determine injury to the Occipital-Atlanto and Atlanto-Axial ligaments were presented. Correlation to mechanism of injury and medical legal reports were reviewed. The AO standards for spinal instability was presented. 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, 2022 , 2022
Chiropractic Diagnosis and management of cervical spine disc herniations, Differential diagnosis of acute disc injury vs chronic disc herniation was reviewed. Co-management with medical specialist was also reviewed. A discussion of available pain management procedures as also presented. 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, 2022 , 2022
Traffic Crash Investigation, Northwestern Center for Public Safety. Baker's world-renowned text, is an in-depth study of the skills for systematically investigating a traffic crash. Techniques for recognizing and properly recording roadway and vehicle crash evidence are thoroughly presented along with measurements, photographs of the crash scene, creating sketches and after-crash diagrams. Crash Investigation addresses how the collected data are used to reconstruct crashes. Northwestern Center for Public Safety., 2021
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 an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, 2021, 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 effected demonstrably. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, 2021, 2021
Trends in Spinal Healthcare, Analyzing spinal healthcare trends in both utilization and necessity and understanding the marketplace and how a clinical excellence level is reflected in a doctors' documentation and credentials. Treatment pathways in triaging spinal pathobiomechanics Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2021, 2021
MRI Spine Interpretation Advanced Diagnosis, An evidence-based understanding of time-related etiology of disc pathology considering the American Society of Neuroradiology's designation of protrusion, extrusion, and sequestration of spinal discs, T1, T2, STIR and Proton-Density weighted evaluation to diagnose spine form MRI accurately Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2021, 2021
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Analytics and Case Management, Utilizing spinal mensurating algorithms to conclude a pathobiomechanical vs. normal spine in the absence of anatomical pathology. Clinically correlating a history and physical examination findings to x-ray biomechanical results in creating an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2021, 2021
MSK Extremity Radiological Interpretation, Utilizing both MRI and x-ray to diagnose 1) Arthritis - Inflammatory and Degenerative, 2) Advanced cartilage assessment, 3) Rotator Cuff Tears, 4) Labral tears (shoulder and hip), 5) Tendon injuries and degeneration, 6) Meniscal tears, 7) Ligamentous injuries, 8) Common fractures, 9) Sports-related injury patterns, 10) Plantar fasciitis Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2021, 2021
Demonstrative Medical-Legal Documentation, The narrative report, How to effectively create medical-legal documentation and what the courts look for. Making your "4-Corner" (narrative) report demonstrable and build a reputation as an evidence-based provider. The step-by-step minutiae of building a report Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2021, 2021
Managing Non-Anatomical Spine Pain, Treatment modalities centered upon "best-outcomes" in an evidence-based model considering chiropractic vs. physical therapy and chiropractic vs. medicine. Considerations of disability, pain reduction, functional improvement, drugs utilized, and side-effects are all considered PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Bowden PhD, Applied Biomechanics Engineering Department., Spinal biomechanics and computational biomechanics. Mechanical Structure and Function of Spinal Ligaments. Hiatt MD Histological/Immunological Response of Injured Ligaments. Jackson MD Diagnosing Spinal Ligament Injury on Dynamic Plain Film and MRI. John Edwards MD Neurological Perspective on the Management of Ligament Injuries. Lehi, UT August 2021., 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, The Spine Management Physician., Supportive evidence, outline of trends in spinal pain management versus a curative model. Credentials, training, and triage methods were demonstrated for the Doctor of Chiropractic to increase proficiency in spine management. Scientific evidence supporting the need for a portal of entry spine physician. Key differences between Spine Management Physician and Primary Spine Care were discussed. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Chiropractic Evidence., Pain Management Care, outline of neurological mechanisms of central nervous system modulation of pain in the human body was demonstrated. Specific peer-reviewed, medically indexed evidence was presented starting with 2012 Systematic Review outlining spinal manipulation’s effectiveness in pain management. Current evidence as well as future trends were discussed and presented. Neurological downregulation was discussed including afferent and efferent neurological pathways regulated by the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. Interprofessional communication and compliant documentation of the pain management phase of care was emphasized. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Chiropractic Evidence. Corrective Care,, specific trends in the biomechanical assessment of the human spine. Emphasis was placed on the transfer of laboratory based biomechanical science and clinical utilization of biomechanical parameters in the diagnosis and correction of spinal biomechanical pathology. Peer reviewed medically indexed publications defining symptomatic vs asymptomatic. Sagittal alignment and its relation to pelvic incidence was reviewed in relation to asymptomatic parameters. Interprofessional communication relating to biomechanical stabilization and spinal rehabilitation. Review of a regional versus whole spine model of spine management was presented emphasizing the needs of the patient, primary care physician, pain management physician and spine surgeon. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Physical Examination Workflows., Cervical Spine detailed review of cervical spinal physical examination with emphasis on clinical triage between anatomical and biomechanical sources of spine pain. Neurological evaluation of the neck and surrounding structures was reviewed including pathological reflexes, assessment of vascular compromise and myelopathic findings. Detailed patient screening was stressed and its correlation to physical examination, red flags and relative vs absolute contraindications to chiropractic care was presented. Patient positioning and efficient processes were reviewed and demonstrated. Details relating to cervical spine and orthopedic testing was discussed. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Physical Examination Workflows., Thoracic and Lumbar Spine and Pelvis, outlines of thoracic, lumbar and pelvis physical examination were presented. Neurological evaluation of the lumbar spine and surrounding structures was reviewed including pathological reflexes, assessment of cauda equina syndrome and triage processes for neurologically compromised patients. Detailed screening and its correlation to physical examination, red flags and relative vs absolute contraindications to chiropractic care. Patient positioning and efficient processes, details relating to lumbar spine and pelvic orthopedic testing. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Interprofessional Communication and Reporting., Review of electronic health record workflows with emphasis on CPT compliant and efficient reporting. Specific needs of the primary care physician, pain management physician and spine surgeon with details of simplified vocabulary and thoroughness. Administrative workflows ensuring regular and continued communication of clinical documentation was provided. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Patient Communication,, Communication techniques with emphasis on patient comprehension to increase compliance and reduce patient anxiety. Details were presented on simplification of complex medical terminology to ensure understanding at the initial visitation as well as throughout the patient’s care plan. Proper reporting and interprofessional communication in a wholistic approach to supporting the patient’s needs. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Intervertebral Disc Morphology., Morphological descriptions of intervertebral disc pathology in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Attention was given to the five grades of annular fissure associating circumferential, radial, and transverse morphology. High intensity zone (HIZ) was discussed in detail as well as its correlation to acute inflammatory fluid. Specific MRI images were presented and correlated to consensus driven definitions of intervertebral disc pathology. Pre-existing degenerative changes in the human spine such as disc osteophyte complex, spondylosis, increased innervation of the intervertebral disc and endplate changes were discussed and correlated to acute findings on MRI. In depth discussion of the difference between morphology and etiology of intervertebral disc pathology was outlined. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Ligamentous Response to Traumatic Injury., Anatomical review of spinal ligaments including nerve supply and formation of scar tissue post injury was presented. Function and histological composition were detailed and clinically correlated to physiological thresholds. Injury thresholds were also outlined and compared to the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5 th and 6 th edition. Detailed review of radiographic findings in the cervical and lumbar spine in the presence of ligamentous injury was reviewed and presented. Clinical criteria supporting the diagnosis of ligament injury and ligament laxity including patient history, physical examination, radiographic findings, and advanced imaging was presented. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Causality and Spinal Ligamentous Injury., Detailed outline of acute versus chronic spine injury findings were presented. Reliable grading systems for phases of spinal degeneration was reviewed and discussed. Scientifically validated measuring process for intervertebral disc height and the 5 Grades of spinal degeneration proposed by Kettler were outlined. Specific discussion was presented in the differential diagnosis of ligament laxity due to degenerative process and acute ligamentous injury in the functional spinal unit with specific examples of radiographic and advanced imaging findings. Clinical correlation with Modic I, Modic II and Modic III endplate changes including cadaver specimens was presented. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Differential Spinal Tissue and Spinal Injury Triage., Review of spinal tissue types and their response to physical stress and injury was presented. Prognostic factors in patient management were presented in relation to injury to spinal musculature, nerve tissue, ligamentous tissue, intervertebral disc, and bone. Tissue based triage, patient and interprofessional communication was emphasized and stressed. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
2021 Spine Management Conference West, Innervation of Spinal Structures., Specific reviewed of the anatomical innervation of pain generating structures in the human spine was presented. Scientific chronology of nerve supply discovery was presented and discussed. Increased innervation of the degenerating interverbal disc was presented and supported with contemporary scientific evidence. Spinal ligamentous structures as pain generating entities were also reviewed including anterior longitudinal ligament, posterior longitudinal ligament, supraspinous ligament, interspinous ligament and facet capsule. Clinical correlation to patient history, physical examination and imaging findings was emphasized with specific discussion on interprofessional triage and patient management. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Kansas City 2021, 2021
Documentation, Demonstrative and Compliance, Elements of Evaluation and Management codes 99202-99203-99204-99205, inclusive of complexity of management and time components. Demonstrative documentation of spinal-related pain generators; spinal cord, thecal sac, myelomalacia, spinal nerve root insult, connective tissue, recurrent meningeal nerves. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Long Island, NY, 2021, 2021
Clinical Neuroscience & Biomechanics & Rehabilitation, evidence based neurological protocols for assessing and treating chronic pain. Scientific study of fundamental mechanisms that underlie disorders of the brain and central nervous system, identifying brain regions and biomechanical faults that influence pain, with customized treatment plans based on a person’s unique biomechanics and neurology. Carrick Institute, Denver, CO, 2020
Diagnosing and Case Management, The requirements for diagnosing based upon in an initial evaluation and management encounter ranging from a 99202 – 99205 that includes comorbidities, non-musculoskeletal, and sequellae to injury diagnosis. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY , 2020, 2020
Diagnosing and Case Management, The requirements for diagnosing imaging inclusive of static x-rays, biomechanical x-rays, and MRI. Documenting the clinical findings of disc bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion, and fragmentation. Coding, diagnosing, and documenting individual treatment encounters in the clinical setting. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY , 2020, 2020
Trends in Spinal Healthcare, Analyzing spinal healthcare trends in both utilization and necessity and understanding the marketplace and how a level of clinical excellence is reflected in a doctors' documentation and credentials. Treatment pathways in triaging spinal pathobiomechanics. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, 2020
MRI Spine Interpretation, An evidence-based understanding of time-related etiology of disc pathology considering the American Society of Neuroradiology's designation of protrusion, extrusion, and sequestration of spinal discs, Considering the signal intensity of discs in age-dating pathology and acquisition protocols for advanced spinal imaging. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, 2020
Spinal Biomechanics, A Literature Perspective, An evidenced-based model for spinal biomechanical engineering and pathobiomechanics considering the pathophysiological limits in translations, angular deviation, and rotational planes. Utilizing the Cartesian system in plotting vertebral points to demonstratively conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and biomechanical treatment plan with the consideration of long-term care in the non-specific mechanical spine pain patient when necessary Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, 2020
Case Management of Mechanical Spine Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds of herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered, and bulging discs. Differentially diagnosing vascular vs. mechanical spinal lesions and the necessity for urgent vascular, neurological intervention, Collaborating in a team environment utilizing a neuroradiologist, electrophysiologist, and neurosurgeon with the chiropractor as the primary spine care provider. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, 2020
Certified American Association of Sensory Electrodiagnostic Medicine 5 year recertification, History of Electrodiagnosis & Development of Small Pain Fiber NCS, NCS Testing Protocols, SPF-NCS Diagnostic Interpretation & Analysis, Diagnostic Pattern Recognition, Pain Management Clinical Applications, Stem Cell Therapies Philadelphia, PA, MD/DC September 2019, 2019
Injury Optimized Spine Radiology, Neck and low back pain, optimized MRI and motion biomechanical imaging, commonly missed pain generators. Important injury anatomy and grading systems cervical and lumbar spine structure and function Denver, CO 2019, 2019
Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony, report writing for legal cases, documenting damages and consistent reporting of bodily injuries, requirements of reporting causality and permanency, collaborative documentation diagnosis and prognosis and treatment plan, understanding the nuances of functional losses of patients, utilizing demonstrative documentation in direct examination, reporting accurate diagnosis for all images, determining and documenting impairments inclusive of loss of enjoyment of life and duties under duress and the evaluation and validation of pain and suffering, reporting documentation factually, time constraints in rendering an accurate report, reviewing facts of the case inclusive of documentation, medical examiners, medical specialists to ensure accurate and consistent reporting, creating demonstrative evidence, visuals including MRI, electrodiagnostic findings, spinal biomechanics and ipsilateral findings/contralateral symptomatology Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018-19, 2019
Computerized Mensuration of Spinal Biomechanical Pathology, Understanding the algorithmic interpretation of spinal biomechanical pathology in a 3-D model and creating treatment plans, impairment ratings and teaching models based upon the vertebral motor unit angles. Determining sagittal and axial alignments in creating a normative baseline for treatment goals and outcomes. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019, 2019
Neurosurgical-Chiropractic Collaboration on Spinal Pathology, Utilizing x-ray, MRI and other modalities of advanced imaging in conjunction with spinal biomechanical failure and clinical evaluation to collaboratively create treatment protocols for patients in both the operative and non-operative cases. Determining the boundaries of scope of care for both the chiropractor and neurosurgeon based upon a definitive diagnosis of the mechanical vs. an anatomical lesion. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019, 2019
Documentation and Ethics in Medical-Legal Relationships, Creating ethical relationships based upon accurate documentation reflective of the casually related condition of the injured. Ensuring accepted credentials of the doctor based upon Voir Dire standards reflected in an admissible curriculum vitae. How to present demonstrative documentation in the courts reflective of the patient’s pathology. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019, 2019
Coding, Documentation and Compliant Coding, Ensuring the correct codes are utilized in an evaluation and management encounter. The correct elements are utilized to support the level of E&M coded along with a self-audit program to ensure ethical billing occurs. Guidelines for history of present illness, primary complaint, review of systems, family, social and past histories are discussed and how to document the same. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019, 2019
Trends in Spinal Treatment, Migration of spinal care for mechanical spine issues from hospitals and medical specialists to trauma qualified chiropractors based upon published outcomes. Utilizing imaging studies in spinal biomechanics, pain models and clinical outcomes to determine a conclusive diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan for triaging in a collaborative environment Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Loing Island, NY, 2019, 2019
Neurology of Spinal Biomechanics, Understanding the normal of spinal biomechanics and the neurotransmitters required for homeostasis. The interconnected role of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioreceptors and Mechancoreceptors in maintaining sagittal and axial alignment in the presence of mechanical pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Loing Island, NY, 2019, 2019
MRI Age-Dating of Herniated Discs, he literature, academic and clinical standards to age-date herniated discs. The clinical correlation the pain patters with advanced imaging finings of bone edema, spurs based upon the Piezoelectric effect fo remodeling, high signal on T2 weighted images, Vacuum Discs and disc heights in determining the time frames of the etiology of the spinal disc pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Loing Island, NY, 2019, 2019
Creating Ethical Collaborative and Medical-Legal Relationships, Understanding the timely triage necessities based upon clinical and imaging outcomes and the documentation required for collaborative physicians to continue care. Ensuring that the documentation is complete, reflective of services rendered and clear for third party consideration in an admissible format to considered in a medical-legal environment. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Loing Island, NY, 2019, 2019
Central Innervation of Spinal Biomecinacal Engineering, Understanding the lateral and ventral horn’s innovations of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioreceptors and Mechancoreceptors and the pathways through the spinal thalamic tracts through the periaqueductal region, the Thalamus into the Occipital, pre-frontal, sensory and motor cortexes and the efferently back through the Thalamus to disparate regions in creating spinal homeostasis, Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioreceptors and Mechancoreceptors. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Loing Island, NY, 2019, 2019
Identifying Spinal Pathology of MRI, Utilizing T1, T2, STIR and Gradient studies in determining myelomalacia, intra and extra-dural tumors and systemic disease patterns affecting the spinal cord. When to use contrast post-operatively in identifying discal structures vs. adhesions on postoperative advanced imaging. MRI Interpretation of herniated, circumferential bulges, focal bulges, protruded, extruded, comminuted, sequestered and fragmented discs. When to consider a neurosurgical consultation based upon the correlation of imaging and clinical findings. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Loing Island, NY, 2019, 2019
Spinal Bio-Engineering Seminar, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Weldon Spring, MO, 2017, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 16, Analyzing a sample accident (case 3) utilizing all the vehicle, road surface combining standardized calculation variables in reconstructing an accident and the resultant energy considered for connective tissue pathology and resultant aberrant spinal biomechanics Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 15, Analyzing a sample accident (case 2) utilizing all the vehicle, road surface combining standardized calculation variables in reconstructing an accident and the resultant energy considered for connective tissue pathology and resultant aberrant spinal biomechanics Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 13, Mathematical worksheet reviewing kinetic and work energy, momentum, acceleration and G-forces in numerically quantifying a collision, the energy created to deform an automobile and the transference of forces creating connective tissue pathology and altered spinal biomechanics Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 14, Analyzing a sample accident (case 1) utilizing all the vehicle, road surface combining standardized calculation variables in reconstructing an accident and the resultant energy considered for connective tissue pathology and resultant aberrant spinal biomechanics Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 12, Energy and momentum coefficients and data utilized as determinants and error ranges in calculations. Considering the stiffness of the vehicle, air bag function and formulation of timing in it's release point and injury potential to facial and spinal structures Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 11, The osseous and ligamentous structures that are subject to pathology in bodily injury. The pathological reaction of connective tissue when it exceeds its paraphysiological limits and the bio-neuro-mechanical changes the connective tissue undergoes as sequella to trauma Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 9, Coefficients of momentum and calculating plastic vs. elastic deformation. Direction of forces as mathematical determinants of collision and resultant bodily injury forces Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 10, Coefficients of acceleration, negative acceleration and G-forces in collisions that contribute to vehicular and bodily injuries. Analyzing time, speed and weight of bullet and target automobiles to reconstruct the energy of a collision and injury potential Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 8, Reconstructing and calculating speed and velocity as injury and damage factors based upon yaw marks considering coefficients of friction based upon various road surfaces Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 7, Reconstructing and calculating minimal speed and velocity as injury and damage factors based upon skid marks considering coefficients of friction based upon various road surfaces Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 6, Newton's laws of inertia and the determinant calculations required based upon the action of the vehicle and how spinal biomechanics are effected. Analyzing the vehicle and accident site to reconstruct the actions of the car to create a model Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 5, When correlating crash to injury, inspecting the vehicle for evidence of damage to verify causality and extent of malformation of the vehicle beyond that of the outer shell of the vehicle Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 4, An analysis of vehicle parts and construction design that contribute to the energy translated to the human body and spine inclusive of seatbelts, airbags, bumpers, event data recorders, tires, axles and auto frames Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 3, Calculation worksheets in the mathematical models required to analyze a collision and create coefficients of forces transferred in a collision that effect the automobile and the occupant Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 2, Understanding the mathematical models required to analyze a collision and create coefficients of forces transferred in a collision that effect the automobile and the occupant Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Collision Reconstruction & Biomechanical Engineering - Part 1, Analyzing the integration of collision reconstruction and spinal biomechanics utilizing a mathematical model. Understanding the model and transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car to the occupant to aberrant spinal biomechanics Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University , Kansas City, 2018, 2018
Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. , 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, 2018
Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis., 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, 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, 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, 2018
Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, Integration of 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, 2018
Connective Tissue Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics as Sequella to Trauma, MRI Spine Interpretation, Ordering Protocols & Triaging the Injure, The latest research on the 6 ways to age-date disc herniations and bulges from trauma inclusive of disc pathology nomenclature. MRI ordering protocols, inclusive of Dixon format and fat-suppressed images. The neurology and pathology of connective tissue and the sequella of trauma at the biomechanical level leading to bio-neuro-mechanical failure. Contemporary evidenced-based building blocks for triaging and in a collaborative environment Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Digitizing, integrating automated mensuration into creating treatment plans and determining maximum medical improvement., A literature-based study of normal vs. abnormal motor until function. Determining ligamentous laxity, alteration of motion segment integrity and pathological stress units and whole person impairments based upon the literature and academic standards Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018, 2018
Science of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment and Vertebral Subluxation, The literature-based definitions of both the mechanisms the chiropractic adjustment and how it affects the central nervous system in pain pathways and systemic issues that is the arbiter for normal vs. abnormal function. The physiological mechanisms of how the chiropractic spinal adjustment affects the peripheral and central nervous systems. Subluxation degeneration/Wolffs Law will be detailed from a literature perspective combined with the mechanism of subluxation (bio-neuro-mechanical lesion). A literature perspective why long-term chiropractic care is clinically indicated as usual and customary to effectuate demonstrable biomechanical changes in the spine. An evidenced-based perspective of why physical therapy is a poor choice for spine as a 1st referral option for any provider inclusive of the literature. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018, 2018
Documentation, Collaboration, and Primary Spine Care, An academic basis for documentation that is usual and customary across professions in collaborative care. Maintaining ethical medical-legal relationships based upon Voir Dire and Daubert standards with ensuring an inclusive report. Ensuring Primary Care Status based upon an academic standards. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Analysis, Understanding spinal motor units as it relates to the Cartesian system and normal vs. pathological movement. Analyzing normal coupling functions of the spine in relations to gait and pelvic biomechanical function and determining stress units and standards of deviation of segmental dysfunction. Interpreting mensuration lines and block analysis beyond standards of deviation in spinal motor dysfunction about connective tissue failure. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, New York State Department of Education, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island , NY, 2018, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Pathology and Clinical Application, Integrating pathological function based upon the Cartesian system and digital mensuration in developing treatment plans with diagnosed connective tissue failures. Diagnosing corrective vs. clinical management scenarios when considering maximum medical improvement in both the chronic and acute, insidious and traumatically induced patient. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, New York State Department of Education, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018, 2018
23rd Annual SRISD Scientific Conference, Dr. Arthur C. Croft & Dr. Yoganandan Chairman Biomedical Engineering Dept. Neurosurgery, 2018 Scientific Conference Spine Research Institute of San Diego, CA 2018, 2018
Primary Spine Care Qualified, This qualification includes graduate chiropractic education in healthy and traumatically altered spinal morphology inclusive of osseous, connective tissue and neurological structure, function and pathology. This certifies you are qualified in assessing predictive models in spinal biomechanics and devising engineering paradigms for treatment plans to maximize spinal homeostasis in an evidenced based conclusion. In addition, this qualification acknowledges your expertise in triaging the injured and coordinating collaborative care from the trauma through conclusion of rehabilitation Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island 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 NY 2017, 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 NY 2017, 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 NY 2017, 2017
Primary Spine Care Symposium – Physiology and Anatomy of Spinal Manual Adjusting, Understanding the role of mechanoreceptors, proprioceptors and nociceptors with facets, ligaments, tendons and muscles in aberrant spinal biomechanics. MRI and imaging studies of decompressing via a chiropractic spinal adjustment of the bio-neuro-mechanical lesion and its effects on the central nervous system both reflexively and supratentorally Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville NY 2017, 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 NY 2017, 2017
Certification in Neuroradiology Mini-Fellowship, MRI Spine Interpretation, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Professor of Radiology and Neurology, Chief Division of Neuroradiology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Stony Brook NY, 2017, 2017
Certification in Real Time Infrared Imaging and Laser Confirmation in the Clinical Setting, Colorado Chiropractic Association, Denver, CO 2017, 2017
Evidence Based Spine Care: Epidemiology of spine care, the opioid epidemic and spinal manipulation for pain management, Functional neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of pain perception, including descending modulation of pain in the central nervous system. Review of specific research outlining spinal manipulations influence on the central nervous system in the spine pain patient. Clinical assessment and interprofessional communications relating to the diagnosis and management of the mechanical spine pain patient. Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Denver, Colorado, April 2017, 2017
Evidence Based Spine Care: Spinal biomechanics and response to trauma. Detailed review of spinal instability, mechanical spine trauma and global spinal biomechanical balance, The influence of spinal sagittal curvature, pelvic incidence, sacral slope and pelvic tilt on conservative and surgical care outcomes. Clinical correlation with radiographic and advanced imaging findings specific to the spine pain patient. Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Denver, Colorado, April 2017, 2017
Evidence Based Spine Care: Coordination of care and clinical documentation associated with interprofessional communication, Focus on the safety of chiropractic management of the spine pain patient and review of research related to specific phases of care, acute intervention, corrective care and health maintenance care were reviewed. Documentation and workflows related to an interprofessional team approach focusing on compliance and delivery in the modern practice environment. Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Denver, Colorado, April 2017, 2017
Triaging the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patients, Correlating clinical findings and the patient history in determining the correct course of care in triaging the patient utilizing orthopedic and neurological evaluations in the clinical setting. Understanding the parameters for immediate referrals vs. following the continuum of care to determine the necessity for referrals. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Analysis, Normal vs. abnormal couplig motions in a mechanical model utilizing engineering principles in a predictive model. Applying the cartesian nomenclature to normal and pathological sequella of the human spine PACE approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensure Boards, Melville NY, 2017, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Clinical Application, Creating treatment plans based upon predictive models in determining what is corrective vs. management of pathological spinal biomechanical behavior PACE approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensure Boards, Melville NY, 2017, 2017
MRI Spine Interpretation and Spinal Biomechanics, Bulging, herniated, protruded and extruded disc contemporary nomenclature, analysis and differential diagnosis. Connective tissue physiology and pathology with aberrant biomechanical permanent sequalae Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Melville NY, 2017, 2017
Contemporary Literature in Spinal Biomechanics, Normal vs. pathological biomechanical spinal motion both in a single motor unit and coupling actions. Interdisciplinary approach to mechanical spine issues and evidenced based care paths Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Melville NY, 2017, 2017
Documentation of Spinal Trauma, Interdisciplinary approaches in documentation of spinal related injuries inclusive of connective tissue disorders and biomechanical failure. Clinically correlating history, imaging, advanced imaging and clinical findings to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Melville NY, 2017, 2017
Contemporary Literature of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment, The bio-neuro-mechanical scientific foundation of spinal lesion and the neurological pathways, both in the lower and upper motor neuron pathways. The autonomic sequella of the vertebral subluxation and the effects of the correction and maintenance of those lesions Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Melville NY, 2017, 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. [Texas Chiropractic College or 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, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017, 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. [Texas Chiropractic College or 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, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017, 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. [Texas Chiropractic College or 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, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017, 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. [Texas Chiropractic College or 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, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017, 2017
Whiplash Biomechanics & Injury Traumatology, Advanced Certification, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 2015, Dr. Arthur C. Croft & Mr. Matthew Avery, Head of Research at Thatcham, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and bio mechanical failures inclusive of case histories, clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] 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, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Research Perspectives, The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of bio mechanical failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] 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, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The bio mechanics 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. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] 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, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, The application of spinal bio mechanical 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. 2016
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 bio mechanics of the spine. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] 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, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards] 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, 2016
Do Opioids Effectively Treat Low Back Pain? , The utilization of opioids, bed rest and other pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of chronic low back pain in outcome studies Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016, 2016
New Blood Biomarkers Useful for Concussion Diagnosis, The utilization of GFAP and UCH-l-1 in determining, traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury and mild-moderate traumatic brain injury as a triage tool to manage head trauma patients Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education in cooperation with Medscape, 2016, 2016
Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Health Care: An Introduction, Creating patient centered approaches to healthcare to improve outcomes in treatment models while concurrently reducing risk Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016, 2016
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. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas Chiropractic College and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division. Long Island, NY, 2016, 2016
Neuroradiology Mini-Fellowship, MRI Spine Interpretation Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Professor of Radiology and Neurology, Chief Division of Neuroradiology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Stony Brook NY, 2016, 2016
Hospital Based Spine Care, Hospital Based Spine Care Qualified, Credentialed in hospital protocols, emergency room protocols, acute and chronic patient triage inclusive of MRI spine interpretation, spinal biomechanical engineering, head trauma, concussion, mild traumatic and traumatic brain injuries co-credentialed through the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas Chiropractic College and PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensure Boards and the Academy of Chiropractic, Long Island, New York, 2016
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Detailed biomechanical presentation on the structure, function and physiology of the spine and pelvis as it relates to the primary mechanical goals of static equilibrium, gait and functional efficiency. Structural and functional analyses are presented from a mechanical engineering perspective to describe normal joint position, loading and function. Abnormal loading factors common to disc failure are identified. Scoliosis assessment includes structural and functional analyses which identify potential corrections and limitations. Approved by the Academy of Chiropractic post-doctoral division and PACE recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. Ray Wiegand St Louis, MO, 2016, 2016
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 affecting mechanoreceptors, nociceptors and proprioceptors through adjustive therapy based upon evidenced based care and current literature verification Texas Chiropractic College, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Islandia NY 2015, 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, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Islandia NY 2015, Islandia, New York, 2015
Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology certification program, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Los Angeles, 2015. Patient Risk Analysis I/II and outcome, epidemiology, outcome studies, brain injuries, pain syndromes, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome. Auto Crash Reconstruction, advanced imaging, electrodiagnostic testing and application to whiplash and mild traumatic brain injury, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 2015. Impairment Rating Certification, 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. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, 2015, Los Angeles, CA, 2015
2015 Scientific Conference, Low impact crash, medical research 2015 Spine Research Institute of San Diego, CA 2015 Dr. Arthur C. Croft & Mr. Matthew Avery, Head of Research at Thatcham, 2015
Utilization of Research in the Clinical Setting, Utilizing peer reviewed scientific literature in creating a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan for the chronic and acute patient. How to implement and stay current on techniques and technology in health care. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, , Denver, Colorado, 2014
MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequellae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,, Denver, Colorado, 2014
MRI Methodology and 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 New York Chiropractic Council, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 sequellae ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, d, Colorado, 2014
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 ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
MRI Interpretation of Cervical 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. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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. . ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 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. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 . Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,, Denver, Colorado, 2014
MRI, Bone Scan and Xray 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. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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-Electronystagmography(V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,, Denver, Colorado, 2014
Documentation 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 . Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
Triaging the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patients, Correlating clinical findings and the patient history in determining the correct course of care in triaging the patient utilizing orthopedic and neurological evaluations in the clinical setting. Understanding the parameters for immediate referrals vs. following the continuum of care to determine the necessity for referrals. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Colorado, 2014
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 Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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 Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
Certification in Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
Evidence Based Practice, Triage and Documentation, Understanding and applying scientific literature in trauma patients to create diagnostic, prognostic and treatment protocols. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
MRI Spine Interpretation, Triage and Documentation, Interpreting MRI pathology as sequella to trauma to determine herniation, bulge, protrusion and extrusion in order to create diagnostic, prognostic and treatment protocols. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Triage and Documentation, Utilizing principles and algorithms of spinal biomechanical engineering to analyze chronic and trauma patients in creating diagnostic, prognostic and treatment protocols. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Denver, Colorado, 2014
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. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas Chiropractic College and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division. Long Island, NY, 2016, 2013
Certification in Auriculotherapy, American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders, Dallas, Texas, 2002
Certification in Electrotherapy, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, 1999

SELECTED TEACHING/INSTRUCTING/LECTURING/CONSULTING

Instructor, Objective evidence of spinal MSK injury ligament and disc injury and causality. Medical research on MRI nomenclature. Radiograph motion studies & CRMA. Whole person impairment ratings for medical/legal/insurance, AMA Guides to Permanent Impairment, Accredited CO Supreme Court, 2023- 2023
Instructor, Herniated Disc Spinal Cord Involvement, ligament pathology strain sprain, anatomy, spinal column pain generators, MRI imaging, dynamic radiograph imaging and results., CLE 2021., 2021-
Instructor, pinal Biomechanical Engineering, Normal vs abnormal biomechanics, ligament pathology, trauma vs degenerative phenotypes, radiographic digitization dynamic imaging and coupled motion analysis, video fluoroscopy assessment, research, triage and co-managemen, Colorado Integrated Care Network, 2021., 2021-
Consultant, Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Symvetra analysis and development 2019, 2019-
Instructor, Crash Reconstruction & Biomechanist/Traumatologist Considerations; Causality, Force Coefficients & Equations, Conservation Momentum, Acceleration Forces, Physics and Mathematical Variables, Software limitations, Bodily Injury, Human Risk Factor Analysis, , Denver, 2019-
Consultant , Spinal Biomechanical Engineering software Symverta analysis and development, 2019- Present
Lecturer, The Scientific Basis of Resonance and PEMF; Cellular Effects and Research, MediConsult, Pforzheim, Germany, Colorado, 2007- 2007
Lecturer, The Scientific Basis of Resonance and PEMF; Cellular Effects and Research, Medi, Denver, Colorado, 2007- 2008

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Studin, M., Johnston, J. (2016). Disc and Ligament Injuries: How Spinal Experts Document Causality. US Chiropractic Directory,

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Chiropractic, Active Trauma Team Member, 2018 - Present
Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2013 - Present
Colorado Chiropractic Association, Member, 1999 - Present
Neuropathy Treatment Centers of America, Certified Member, 2011 - 2014