Dax Sirucek, DC D.A.C.N.B.

Postdoctoral education in functional neurology.

Advanced components of neuronal structure and activity with an emphasis on the relationship between environmental potentials and their effects on the central nervous system. Clinical applications of the breadth and depth of information emphasized.

The structure and function of the motor system in relationship to receptor activation. The relationship between brain/muscle spindle sensitivity/gain and muscle tone. Methodology concerning brain based activation of the neuromuscular system.

Structure and function of the peripheral nervous system with an emphasis on the clinical syndromes most commonly associated with lesions in the system. The central consequences of such lesions in relationship to neuronal function thus developing new methodologies of diagnosis and treatment.

Detailed review of the structure and function of the spinal cord with emphasis on clinical syndromes. With further study in structured methodology and differentiation between various clinical syndromes directly and or indirectly involving the spinal cord. Applications in the treatment of the spinal cord injured patient.

Study of the structure and function of spinal cord reflexes from monosynaptic to cross cord reflexes. Clinical applications emphasized in relationship to the use of modalities in the treatment of central and peripheral based disorders of muscle tone.

Emphasis placed on the structure and function of the ANS in relationship to respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary function and pathology. Autonomic concomitants associated with central and peripheral lesions. Clinical methodology involving diagnosis and treatment of neurological dysfunction of the ANS.

Study of the major afferent and efferent projections of the cerebellum as well as the central/peripheral consequences of cerebellar pathology. The relationship of labyrinthine integration to occular movement with emphasis on its clinical application.

Enhancement of clinical skills in analysis, treatment protocols and rehab, this module addresses the anatomy functional neurophysiology between the spinal cord and cerebellum with the major emphasis placed on the cerebellum.

Study of the internal and supportive structures of the brain with emphasis placed on the major afferent and efferent projections associated with brain activity. Lesions of the supportive structures of brain and the clinical methodology used in determining brain vascular integrity will be discussed. Applications specific to brain based treatments will be explored in detail.

Study of the anatomical and neurofunctional structures of the human brain. Laced with clinical information, this module focused on analytical gems and adjusting applications to enhance the patients probability toward a higher quality of life.

Concentration on 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 where covered in detail both didactically and practically.

Study of the basic 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 will be reviewed.

Presentation of a structured format in approaching the neurological examination. Emphasis placed on reviewing the most common syndromes one may encounter during the practical portion of the exam as well as methodology to understand and apply non Cartesian logic.

The major sensory pathways were discussed specific to their structure and function. Central processing of sensory information in relationship to thalamic and cortical integration. Disorders of the sensorium and methodology introduced to aid in differentiating these disorders from central and peripheral origins. Applications specific to the treatment of the sensorium.

Pain generating mechanisms from the receptor to central processing. Central mechanisms for pain inhibition and facilitation with emphasis placed on the clinical syndromes associated with pain integration. Methodology specific to chiropractic modalities.

The most common syndromes involving head pain from migraines to trigeminal neuralgia were studued. Afferent pain pathways from the face in regards to their structure and function and applications specific to the facial pain sufferer.

Study of the structure and function of the major volitional and non volitional motor pathways. Function of the basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cord in relationship to the human motor system. Applications specific to the diagnosis and treatment of both central and peripheral pathology.

Peripheral nerve injury, entrapment, and diseases will illustrate peripheral nerve dysfunction. The neurophysiologic testing of peripheral nerves including nerve conduction velocity, late responses, and needle electromyography. Case studies to correlate the neurophysiologic testing with the nerve dysfunction.

A comprehensive inventory of diagnostic imaging specific to the neurological system. Methodology of interpretation of testing and practical applications complimentary to the neurological examination.

First module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. Study of advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. Advanced modules are based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.

Second module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. The study of advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules are based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.

Third module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. Applying advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.

Fourth module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. Advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.

Fifth module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. Applying advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.

Sixth module in six part series: Presentation of applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system. Applying advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system studied in the Graduate School Program of Clinical Neurology. These advanced modules will be based upon practicums and patient based paradigms.

This program of study is central to the hands on adjusting of joints without the use of instrumentation or anesthesia. This program is designed to promote maximum skill acquisition in adjusting by the Chiropractor. The Immersion in practical application learning scenarios based upon a neurological model of health care.

The neurology underlying behavioral development. Knowing how to advise parents on behavioral techniques to handle these behaviors. Further understanding the neurology of behavior and the role of the right and left hemisphere in positive and negative behaviors and emotions. How to track and anticipate emotional; social milestones, physical milestones and cognitive milestones. How to use these milestones as objective functional measurements of brain development and hemispheric balance. Developing behavioral modification activities that they will teach to families. Discussion of the development of attachment between children and caregivers and the neurologic and hemispheric basis of attachment disorders. The development and implementation of of positive and negative reinforcement techniques and a behavioral plan. Development of individualized behavioral plans for developmentally delayed and neurotypical children.

An in depth course in the study of the neurology of eye movements and the major neurological structures involved. Study applied to clinical application and findings during the neurologic examination.