Sheldon Hoxie, DC FACFN, FABES, FABVR

Analysis and interpretation of laboratory studies, including urine, saliva, hair, mucosal swabs, serum, feces, and bodily fluids. Clinical rationale for ordering specific laboratory studies, proper collection procedures, and application of data to the clinical picture. Included case studies

Principles of female physiology, primary female physiologic disorders and their management, evaluation and care of the female patient throughout pregnancy, including fertility, post-partum issues and care of the newborn. Included etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications, treatment protocols and case management/care of infants and children, including the neonatal period. Included pediatric adjusting techniques

Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols for disorders of newborns, infants and children. Webster breech baby turning technique, pediatric specific techniques and case management of the pediatric patient were included as well

Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, included advanced diagnostic testing utilization and interpretation, including EKG, Doppler ultrasound, photoplethysmography and segmental limb pressure testing

Discussion of curiosities of the upper cervical spine while intently looking at the radiograph of the cervical spine. Anomalies and MRI imaging of the craniocervical junction. Clinical signs and symptoms in the presence of upper cervical abnormalities as well as implications upon spinal manipulation in the presence of anomalous configurations. Included case studies and reviewed infrequent but significant findings seen in cases

Review of new research showing patient dependency issues in relation to passive modalities. Techniques that insurance companies use to profile your practice were reviewed. Implementing active care rehabilitation and modalities into your practice and appropriate protocols for care were reviewed. Case studies and case follow through from passive to active care were reviewed in detail. Appropriate billing procedures and documentation were covered

Discussion of practice audits, including what triggers them, post-payment audits and file reviews. Detailed outline of corporate compliance policies and courtesies, as well as OIG compliance in financial policies and review of opinions and regulations were covered. Method for developing compliant policies and treatment protocols were also covered

Review of the properties of Kinesio tape. General indications for taping, methods for taping, physiologic effects of taping and appropriate application of Kinesio tape were covered. Specific taping protocols for spinal and extremity injuries were covered in detail. Included case studies and hands-on applications

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

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 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

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 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

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

Assessment of individuals suffering from vertigo and related disorders, diagnostics and applications specific to the treatment of vestibulo-ocular and brain based consequences of vertigo

Physiology, principles of electricity, nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, electromyography, clinical applications, diagnostic criterion, differential diagnosis, and interpretation of studies

A comprehensive review and practicum specific to all areas of electrodiagnosis

Applications specific to disorders of the human nervous system, advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system, practicums and patient based paradigms utilized

Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequela to trauma. Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, axonal shearing, diffuse axonal injury and concussion are detailed in etiology and clinically presented. Clinical presentation with advanced diagnostic imaging and electrodiagnostic testing are detailed in analysis to create a differential diagnosis. Balance disorders that are often as a result of trauma are also explored from clinical presentation to advanced imaging and differential diagnosis

The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequellae, 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

Understanding blood chemistry principles, pathological versus functional ranges, comparison of laboratory and functional ranges, metabolic assessment, blood chemistry markers including dysglycemia, adrenal, thyroid, lipid, cardiovascular, digestive, liver and gall bladder. Individual biomarkers, special tests, tumor markers, blood chemistry patterns in health and disease, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Assessment of individuals suffering from vertigo and related disorders, diagnostics and applications specific to the treatment of vestibulo-ocular and brain based consequences of vertigo

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

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

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 interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, Bone Scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical 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

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

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

Applications specific to disorders of the human nervous system, advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system, practicums and patient based paradigms utilized

Epidemic of NMS disorders, etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Symptoms, disease and toxic emotions, detrimental effects of cortisol, stress entrapment, how to uncover toxic emotions, review of medical abstracts, memory, loss, positive coping skills, anxiety/worry/fear, hostility and anger, endogenous and exogenous sources, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Types of change, understanding change, how change occurs, the 5 stages of change, tools for change, assessing a patient’s stage, importance of change, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

The stress response, catecholamines, cortisol, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, homeostasis, common sources of stress, clinical laboratory assessments, thinking process, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Review of the female menstrual cycle, hormonal control/regulation, and disorders associated with dysfunction, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Review of the male sex hormones, hormonal control/regulation, and disorders associated with dysfunction, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Assessing male and female hormonal systems, history, examination, laboratory and advanced diagnostic testing and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Physiology and biology of female and male endocrine system, steroidal hormone pathways, effects of hormones on physiology, imbalances in hormone levels, menopause and andropause, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Anatomy and physiology of the parathyroids, nervous system control, calcium regulation, assessing dysfunction, neuro-lingual testing, tissue mineral assessment, advanced functional diagnostic medicine testing, interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Conventional and functional diagnostic medicine approaches to thyroid disorders treatment, including hyper and hypofunction, autoimmune and hormonal regulation/control issues, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Metabolic symptom survey, functional thyroid scale, laboratory testing, interpretation, case studies and clinical applications

Signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, history, physical examination, laboratory and special diagnostic testing usage, interpretation, auto-immune thyroid conditions including Hashimoto’s and Grave’s diseases, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Anatomy and function of the thyroid glands and hormones, regulation and control mechanisms, thyroid binding proteins, laboratory evaluation, case studies and clinical applications

In depth analysis, review, and interpretation of adrenal stress index testing, clinical nuances, case studies, and treatment protocols

Adrenal stress index interpretation, Cortisol/DHEA review, pregnenolone steal, salivary hormone testing, functional adrenal stress profile, phases of adaptation, adrenal exhaustion, case studies, clinical applications, and treatment protocols

Adrenal dysfunction signs and symptoms, physical examination techniques, laboratory testing and interpretation, adrenal hypo and hyperfunction, adrenal stress and exhaustion, case studies and clinical applications

Anatomy and function of the adrenal glands and hormones, regulation and control mechanisms, stress response, adrenal exhaustion, case studies and clinical applications

Components of the endocrine system, the neuroendocrine system, surface receptors, second messenger systems, neurohypophysis function, clinical applications and evaluation procedures

Estrogen benefits, metabolism, effects, interactions, hormonal control and regulation, environmental estrogens, disorders associated with estrogen metabolism

Biomarkers of toxic effect, laboratory testing, interpretation, evaluation, testing, case studies, clinical applications, and treatment protocols

Detoxification support for heavy metals, xenobiotics, and toxic chemicals, medical and functional testing, nutrient/nutraceutical use, chelation, heavy metal toxicity, including aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, nickel, copper, trace metals and other toxic elements, far infrared therapy, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Detoxification capacity profile test, interpretation of findings, clinical significance of results, clinical applications and treatment protocols for abnormalities

Organic acids of detoxification, laboratory testing, interpretation, clinical applications, case studies and treatment protocols

Laboratory testing, interpretation, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Statin drugs, cholesterol and heart disease, myth versus reality, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease and inflammation, cardiovascular risk assessment, lipoproteins, inflammatory markers, clinical risk factors, testing, interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment

Autoimmunity, functional approach to evaluation and treatment of autoimmune disorders, cortisol connection, allopathic approach to rheumatoid arthritis, gut connection to autoimmune diseases, mycoplasma, amino acid and fatty acid links to autoimmune disorders, clinical applications, laboratory interpretation, case studies and treatment protocols

Physiologic triggers, reducing toxic burden, optimizing GI health, essential fatty acids, vitamin D, structural integrity, natural analgesics, proteolytic enzymes, optimal physiologic restoration of function, evaluation, assessment, laboratory interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Detoxification, endogenous and exogenous toxicity, effects of toxicity on the body, major organs of detoxification, phases of detoxification, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Assessing toxic load and detoxification capacity, signs and symptoms testing, history, examination, laboratory testing, analysis and interpretation, advanced functional diagnostic medicine testing, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Functional diagnostic medicine approach to inflammation, evaluation and testing procedures, case studies, treatment, and clinical applications

The role of essential fatty acids in health and disease, fatty acid analysis, interpretation of testing results, clinical applications and case management

Documented treatments for metabolic dysglycemia, functional diagnostic approach to treatment, nutritional/nutraceutical agents, diet, glycemic index, hormone influences, case studies, clinical applications and case management

Inflammatory disorders, molecules of inflammation, etiology and causative factors of inflammation, prostaglandins, essential fatty acids, phospholipase A2, lifestyle factors, abnormal mucosal barrier and disease processes

Utilization and interpretation of testing, case studies, clinical applications and treatment methods

Interpretation and treatment, assessing for oxidative stress, free radicals, advanced testing procedures, clinical treatment protocols, case studies and clinical applications

Including methodology and approach to evaluation and interpretation of findings associated with blood sugar Dysregulation and oxidative stress processes

Immune support, enhancement and treatment protocols, including resolving nutritional deficiencies, nutritional immunology, minerals and trace elements, probiotics, botanicals, hormones. Including comprehensive evaluation and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome, case studies, clinical applications and case management

Metabolic dysglycemia, blood sugar dysregulation, physiology and biochemistry of blood sugar regulation and dysregulation, type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, glucose, glycemic control, syndrome X, case studies, clinical applications and case management

Including review of the biology of energy production, mitochondrion, oxidative stress and disease, antioxidants, clinical significance of the disease processes involved

Review of the prevalence of allergies and food intolerance, immediate versus delayed reactions, interpretation of studies, clinical applications and management of allergic responses, with case studies

Role and significance of secretory IgA, laboratory testing procedures and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and case management/treatment

Review of celiac disease, gluten and gliadin, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, repairing the GI tract, case studies, clinical applications and management

Assessing the immune system and allergies, including history, examination,laboratory testing, interpretation, case studies and clinical applications for treatment and case management

Causes of immune dysfunction and dysregulation, immune dysfunctions and disorders, including liver toxicity, dental infections, emotional and social factors, immune deficiencies, case studies and clinical applications

Organic acids review, value of organic acids versus stool analysis in dysbiosis, clinical utilization and interpretation of testing, case studies and clinical applications

Signs/symptoms, evaluation, testing, and functional treatment methodologies for GI dysfunction, including low gastric output, gastric inflammation, digestive enzyme deficiencies, dysbiosis, malabsorption, biliary disease, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, with case study analysis

Overview of the immune system, composition of the immune system, immune cells, immune processes and responses in health and disease, case studies and clinical applications

Intestinal epithelial hyperpermeability (leaky gut), functional testing for leaky gut, repairing the GI tract, case studies and clinical applications

Leading your patient through a diagnostic funnel, primary and advanced functional diagnostic medicine testing and procedures, application of functional diagnostic medicine testing to identify and assess for dysfunctions in the GI system, case studies and clinical applications

Predominant bacteria, opportunistic bacteria, beneficial short-chain fatty acids, gut inflammation markers, gut immunology, metabolic markers, digestion markers, pancreatic markers, absorption, adiposity index, case studies and clinical applications

Harmful gut environment, disease processes and their effects on the gut, immune responses in gut pathology, candida/fungal pathogens, testing for pathogens, functional treatment, case studies and clinical applications

Standard abdominal physical examination techniques and procedures, functional medicine physical examination techniques and procedures, equipment review for procedures, determination of appropriate examination techniques and procedures, case studies and clinical applications

Physiology of digestion and absorption, including mastication, saliva, chemical breakdown of food, swallowing, HCl production, protein digestion, enteric nervous system, hormonal influences on digestion and absorption, digestive enzymes, motility, gut flora, clinical evaluation and applications for treatment

In-depth physiologic review of the gastrointestinal system, normal and abnormal functions, clinical applications to treatment

Dysfunctions of digestion and absorption, including hypochlorhydria, helicobacter pylori, gastritis, dysbiosis, bowel toxemia, pancreatic insufficiency, malabsorption, intestinal hyperpermeability, biliary insufficiency, biliary stasis, biliary obstruction, antibiotics, case studies and clinical applications

4 quadrants of functional diagnostic medicine, use, interpretation and clinical application of the nutritional assessment questionnaire, evaluating symptom and total body burden, case studies and clinical applications

Physical examination techniques and procedures, equipment review, anatomy, terminology, traditional examination techniques, total load calculation, in-office laboratory set-up and testing, case management and clinical applications

Clinical applications, case study methodology, diagnostic criterion, differential diagnosis, application and interpretation

Standard and functional approaches to laboratory testing and interpretation, normal versus laboratory reference ranges, determination of laboratory reference ranges, physiologic optimal laboratory ranges, case studies, clinical application and case management

Biochemical individuality, patient-centered versus disease-oriented approach, filtering matrix (antecedents, triggers, mediators), functional diagnostic medicine categorization matrix, case studies and clinical applications

Methodology and rationale for functional medicine approach to healthcare, patient-centered approach, history and evaluation procedures, fundamentals of treatment, and clinical applications

Assessment of individuals suffering from vertigo and related disorders, diagnostics and applications specific to the treatment of vestibulo-ocular and brain based consequences of vertigo

Applications specific to disorders of the human nervous system, advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system, practicums and patient based paradigms utilized

Applications specific to disorders of the human nervous system, advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system, practicums and patient based paradigms utilized

Applications specific to disorders of the human nervous system, advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system, practicums and patient based paradigms utilized

Neurotransmitters and brain function, neuroscience and review, neurodegeneration, neurotransmitter testing, neurotransmitter assessment and interpretation of lab results, serotonin, gaba, acetylcholine, dopamine, adrenal-brain-immune connection, thyroid-brain-immune connection, hormone-brain connection, immune-brain connection. Includes advanced neurological testing and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Performance of electrodiagnostic studies, various combinations of studies, practical application, interpretation, use and enhancement of clinical abilities

Evoked potential studies of the upper and lower extremity, somatosensory studies, brainstem and auditory evoked potential studies, including understanding, performance and interpretation of evoked potentials, pathologies and diseases

Structure and function of volitional and non volitional motor pathways, basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cord, applications for diagnosis and treatment of central and peripheral pathology

Electromyography training of the upper and lower extremities, paraspinal studies, including understanding, performance and interpretation of electromyography, safety, waveform morphology, needle insertion techniques, muscle identification and activation, muscle disease and pathology

Syndromes involving head pain, afferent pain pathways from the face, structure and function. Applications specific to headaches, TMJ disorders and facial pain

Laboratory methods including testing and interpretation, salivary hormone profiles, metabolic assessment, adrenal and blood sugar disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, essential fatty acid metabolism, hepatic detoxification, thyroid assessment and nutritional management, menopause hormone profile, menstruating female hormone disorders, andropause, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols

Upper and lower extremity nerve conduction studies, including understanding, performance and interpretation of nerve conduction studies, F and H waves, peripheral nerve pathologies, causes, treatments and classifications of nerve injury

Pain generating mechanisms from receptor to central processing, central mechanisms for pain inhibition, facilitation, clinical syndromes associated with pain integration, methodology specific to chiropractic modalities

Upper and lower extremity nerve conduction studies, including understanding, performance and interpretation of nerve conduction studies, F and H waves, peripheral nerve pathologies, causes, treatments and classifications of nerve injury

Sensory pathways specific to structure, function, central processing of sensory information, relationship to thalamic and cortical integration, disorders of the sensorium, methodology to differentiate these disorders from central and peripheral origins, applications to treatment

Designed to promote maximum skill acquisition in adjusting. Designed to immerse attendant in practical application learning scenarios based upon a neurological model of healthcare

Advanced neurological evaluation and treatment of the patient with traumatic and mild traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic headaches, facial and body pain and post-traumatic concussive syndromes, mechanisms of injury, clinical evaluation, diagnostic imaging utilization and interpretation, including MRI, CT, SPECT, PET, bone scan and others, case management and clinical applications

Structured format in approaching the neurological examination, emphasis placed on reviewing syndromes encountered during exam as well as methodology to understand and apply non-Cartesian logic

Functions and structures associated with the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes. Methodology involving the use of optokinetic stimulations and other brain based diagnostics and therapeutics

Advanced neurological evaluation and treatment of the patient with traumatic and mild traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic headaches, facial and body pain and post-traumatic concussive syndromes, mechanisms of injury, clinical evaluation, assessment and treatment

Complete review of the structure and function of the cranial nerves with emphasis on their clinical syndromes, applications and procedures specific to this area of the nervous system

Structures of the brain, projections associated with brain activity, lesions of the structures of brain, clinical methodology in determining brain vascular integrity, applications specific to brain based treatments

Projections of the cerebellum, central and peripheral consequences of cerebellar pathology, relationship of labyrinthine integration to ocular movement, clinical applications

Structure, function, relationship to respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary function, pathology, autonomic concomitants associated with central and peripheral lesions, clinical methodology for diagnosis, treatment of neurological dysfunction of the ANS

and function of spinal cord reflexes, clinical applications, use of modalities in the treatment of central and peripheral based disorders of muscle tone

Advanced neurological review and clinical evaluation and treatment covering the breadth, depth and applications central to the disorder

Structure and function of the peripheral nervous system reviewed, clinical syndromes associated with lesions, central consequences of lesions, relationship to neuronal function, methodologies of diagnosis and treatment

Structure and function of the spinal cord, clinical syndromes, structured methodology to differentiate various syndromes directly and/or indirectly involving the spinal cord, including applications in treatment

Emphasis placed on the structure and function of the motor system in relationship to receptor activation. Methodology concerning brain based activation of the neuromuscular system

Advanced components of neuronal structure and activity, relationship between environmental potentials and their effects on the central nervous system, including clinical applications

Advanced studies and review of world medical and engineering literature relating to whiplash and traumatic brain injury, crash dynamics and other topics

Vehicular crash test program and research project observation, utilizing human volunteers. Included assistance with crash data collection.

Reporting, record keeping, medical photography, depositions, arbitrations, testifying in court, use of demonstrative evidence, medicolegal rebuttal, daubert and frye, motions in limine, no crash-no cash myth, learned treatises and reliable authorities, being a cervical spine trauma specialist, common pitfalls, use of literature searches and bibliographic services

Disability and impairment issues, intake forms, SOAP notes, reexaminations, effective writing, common mistakes and pitfalls, narrative report writing, disability questionnaires, rebuttals, practice development

Accident reconstruction principles, history taking, examination, radiographic and advanced imaging utilization and interpretation, including CT, MRI, scintigraphy, PET, SPECT, and others, electrodiagnostic testing and their applications in whiplash, appropriate diagnosis/impression determination, healing of soft tissue injuries and designing a rational treatment program, including activities of daily living advice, modification and ancillary procedures, injury staging, reporting findings, specific chiropractic manipulative techniques and deep tissue massage protocols, treatment of TMD, determining maximum medical improvement

Basic and special concepts of biomechanics, grading systems, injury and impairment scales in motor vehicle collisions, epidemiology of whiplash, brain, neck, TMJ and cervical spine trauma mechanisms, soft tissue injuries, common syndromes and conditions resulting from whiplash, outcome of CAD injury, evaluating and reporting scientific literature

Appropriate methodologies for accurately assessing and calculating permanent impairment rating utilizing the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th edition

Rules, laws and regulations for providing care to injured workers under Florida State statutes, including appropriate form completion and filing requirements

Red flags for spinal disorders, clinical utilization of rehabilitation in practice, real-time case management of functional pathology, applications for specific conditions, report writing, billing, space requirements, staffing and time requirements for running a rehabilitation practice

Cervico-thoracic postural evaluation, assessment of faulty respiration, PNF techniques, including techniques for lower scapular stabilizers, cervico-thoracic stabilization techniques utilizing manual resistance, tubing, pulleys and sticks, case management and clinical applications

Identifying psycho-social risk factors for chronicity, biopsychosocial model of illness, signs of psychologic distress and somatization, defusing strategies for patients with illness behavior, multidisciplinary approach to care and management, workstation ergonomics, lifting procedures and training, clinical applications

Appropriate history acquisition, diagnostic triage and examination techniques, outcomes forms for pain, disability and psycho-social risk assessment, physical capacity tests, establishing end points in care, identifying high risk patients, patient classification (AHCPR, Quebec), clinical management and follow through of the injured patient

Cardiopulmonary risk factors with exercise, SAID principle and muscle physiology, aerobic testing and training, isotonic protocols, introduction to McKenzie evaluation and treatment for lumbar disorders, clinical applications

Gait evaluation, propriosensory training, case management review of agonist/antagonist/synergistic muscle relationships, muscle and joint correlations, psycho-social risk factors for chronicity, clinical applications

Evaluation of hypertonic muscles by postural analysis and length tests, post-isometric relaxation, CRAC and eccentric muscle energy stretch techniques, adjunctive techniques for optimizing results with MRTs, self-directed PIR techniques, clinical applications

Advanced postural assessment, lumbopelvic stabilization, role of stabilization in the rehabilitation continuum, case management and clinical applications

Assessment of movement patterns, risk factor analysis, evaluation of posture and hypertonic musculature, muscle relaxation and stretching techniques, PNF facilitation, spinal stabilization and propriosensory techniques, including clinical applications

Assessment of movement patterns, risk factor analysis, evaluation of posture and hypertonic musculature, muscle relaxation and stretching techniques, PNF facilitation, spinal stabilization and propriosensory techniques, including clinical applications

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spinal conditions utilizing applied kinesiology. Specific adjustive techniques, treatment protocols and clinical applications reviewed

Appropriate methodologies for accurately assessing and calculating permanent impairment rating utilizing the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th edition

Interpretation and clinical application, rationale for the use of CT scan, Ultrasound and MRI studies, including variations, specifications, limitations of each modality, anatomical and radiographic structure, and correlation with clinical findings

Examination and treatment/rehabilitation of common sports injuries. Emphasis on a low-tech approach to clinical rehabilitation for the athlete and average patient alike

Assisted with lecture and practicum with simulated patient. Included diagnostic criteria, prioritization, appropriate history, examination, laboratory studies, advanced diagnostic studies, clinical applications of treatment