Benjamin Partridge, DC FIAMA
The Partridge Family Practice
4905 N. Union Blvd.. Suite 203, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918
Phone: 719-440-5706b.partridgedc@me.comwww.thepartridgefamilypractice.com
Occupational History
- Treating Chiropractor, Director, Owner, The Partridge Family Practice, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2018 – Present
- Treating Chiropractor, Medical & Physical Therapy Department Manager, Clinical Outcomes Manager, Atlas Medical Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2015 – 2018
Licensure
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Colorado, License # CHR.0006824, 2012 – Present
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, 2011
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2008
- Internship, University of Western States Outpatient Campus Clinic, Portland, Oregon, 2010 – 2011
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 2009
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 2010
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2011
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 2011
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 2011
Postgraduate Education & Certifications
- Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2021
An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury.
- MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2021
MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient.
- Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2021
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
- Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2021
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.
- Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2021
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.
- 2022 Trends in Spinal Healthcare, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
Analyzing evidenced-based spinal healthcare trends in both utilization and necessity and understanding the marketplace. The use of evidenced-based demonstrative documentation in reporting treatment pathways in triaging spinal pathobiomechanics
- MRI Spine Clinical Case Grand Rounds, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
Clinical case review of MRI’s including sagittal, axial, T1, T2, STIR, and proton density sequences. Identified will be the vertebrate, spinal cord, discs, nerve roots, thecal sac, posterior longitudinal ligament, epidural veins, and fat saturation pulses. Pathology will include bulges, herniations, protrusions, extrusions, myelomalacia, cord edema, and Schmorl’s nodes. Learn how to collaborate effectively with radiologists, neuroradiologists, and neurosurgeons on the clinical findings.
- Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy vs. Medical Case Management and Outcomes, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
Analysing evidence-based outcomes in triaging non-anatomical lesions. The analysis of neuro-biomechanical pathological lesions defines primary spinal lesions and removes the dogma of non-specific back pain. Managing collaborative relationships with medical primary providers and specialists in clinical practice.
- MSK Extremity Radiological Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
Utilizing both MRI and x-ray in identifying via x-ray and advanced imaging extremity instabilities from ligamentous, osseous or neoplastic derangement.
- Demonstrative Narrative and Evaluation and Management Report Writing, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
Effectively creating demonstrative medical-legal documentation and meeting the needs of the courts, and making your "4-Corner" (narrative) report to build your reputation as an evidence-based provider. The step-by-step minutiae of building a report, accomplishing report writing timely and effectively by understanding the regulatory and administrative rules. Learn how to educate the lawyer on bodily injury through evidence-based demonstrative reporting
- Ligament/Connective Tissue Physiology and Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
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.
- Stroke Evaluation and Risk Factors in the Chiropractic Practice, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
Diagnosing, triaging, and documenting headaches, migraines, and vascular incidents (stroke) in the primary provider's office. Imaging protocols based upon history and clinical presentation will be presented, along with analyzing imaging findings in determining the etiology. There will be an extensive question and answer session following the instructional presentation
- Age-Dating Herniated Discs and Trauma, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
Age dating herniated discs and trauma is a critical skill for an expert in spine. It combines the clinical skills of interpreting X-ray, MRI, and other imaging modalities with a clinician's understanding of joint pathology. This level of expertise is critical when collaborated with other physicians or working in the medical-legal environment as an expert. Age dating pathology is also central to creating a prognosis on your patient's recovery and must be evidence-based in rationale.
- Clinical Grand Rounds in Spinal Biomechanics, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
Case reviews utilizing E/M, MRI, and x-ray mensuration report to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Common diagnosis requiring interprofessional collaboration with a discussion of diagnostic dilemmas and proper communication methods.
- Neurosurgical Grand Rounds, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2021
A clinical discussion of collaborating with neurosurgeons on spinal cord and spinal nerve root co-morbidities. Triaging cases with herniated, protruded, extruded, fragments discs and differentially diagnosing tethered cord, syringomyelia, traumatic Schmorl’s Nodes, Myelomalcia, spinal cord edema, vacuum disc and other intra, and extra-dural lesions.
- MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, 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, 2021
Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI.
- MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, 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, 2021
MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots
- MRI Spinal 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, 2021
MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions.
- MRI Methodology of Analysis, 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, 2021
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.
- MRI 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, New York, 2021
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.
- MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, 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, 2021
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.
- MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, 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, 2021
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.
- MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, 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, 2021
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.
- MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, 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, 2021
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.
- MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, 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, 2021
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.
- MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, 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, 2021
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.
- MRI History and Physics, 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, 2021
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.
- Documentation, Demonstrative and Compliance, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Long Island, New York, 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.
- Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2021
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.
- Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, New York, 2021
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.
- Perinatal Care with Webster Certification, Interantional Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Interantional Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Denver, Colorado, 2020
Educational tools to successfully reach and care for more pregnant mothers and their babies in your practice. This 13-hour course will offer you the skills to provide advanced techniques and evidence-based care to the perinatal patient. The course includes an in-depth approach to a physiological birth and the chiropractic relationship.
- Fellowship, International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, New York, 2014
Fellowship in the International Academy of Medial Acupuncture Inc. is earned after completing the requirements of its one-year program. The program consists of postgraduate accelerated didactic symposiums consisting of seven 15-hour didactic modules in addition to 200 hours of documented clinical applications over a period of one year (305 hours). Outside class study and assignments add hundreds of dedicated hours of study to the program.
Teaching
- Lecturer, Advanced Functional Human Anatomy- Biol5350, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2012 – 2018
- Lecturer, Human Anatomy- Biol4350, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2012 – 2018
- Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology- Bio201, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2014 – 2017
- Lecturer, Introduction to Human Biology- Biol1010, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2014 – 2015
- Adjunct Instructor, General College Biology- Bio101, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2014 – 2015
Memberships
- Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2021 – Present
- International Pediatric Chiropractic Association, Member, 2020 – Present
