Patrick Lowe, DC

In depth review of special documentation requirements for Medicare, Workers Compensation and Indemnity Insurances, Review of HIPPA policies as applied to chiropractic practice

Detailed study and history of the clinical application of non-surgical spinal decompression.

An in depth analysis of auto collision biomechanics knowledge for forensic experts and injuries to occupants including neck injuries, brain injuries, soft tissue injuries, head aches and other clinical syndromes resulting from whiplash. What forensic experts need to know about the various pain syndromes and risk assessment.

In depth study of diagnosis of patients following traumatic cervical injuries and the use of special imaging (MRI,seated MRI & CT) to further diagnose these cases.

Diagnosis and documentation of crash related injuries including historical documentation, comprehensive physical examination of whiplash and traumatic brain injuries. Ordering and interpretation MRI, CT of brain and soft tissues. Special laboratory methods (S-100 protein), Special Diagnostic Imaging (SPECT, PET, fMRI, MRA, VF) Electrodiagnostics (EMG, sEMG, SSEP, VEP). Relating injuries to activities of daily living and designing treatment plans to optimize outcomes using chiropractic manipulative treatment, deep muscle massage and physical therapy modalities.

Critical documentation, incorporating outcomes assessment and disability instruments into your reports (SCL-90-R, Oswestry, Roland-Morris, Rivermead PCS) The application of AMA guidelines in personal injury, Modern guidelines and best practices (Presley Reed, Mercy, QTF, ACOEM, Croft);Critical rebuttal methods and strategies in today's modern forensic practice

Essentials of documentation and records keeping, incorporating medical photography in reports. Clear communication in court and the effective use models, charts, diagrams, photos, movies, and more. Daubert and Frye rules; Understanding the MIST myth; Colossus. Learned treatises and reliable authorities; other federal rules of evidence

In depth study of auto collisions, occupant injuries and communicating this information in your narratives and notes. Including, documenting time gaps between collision and treatment & documentation of persistent functional loss related to the physical injuries

Advanced topics in examination, diagnosis and treatment of collision related soft tissue injuries, the use of special imaging, referral to medical specialists, report writing and clinical rationale for care

In depth review of spine related cancers, their markers and diagnostic requirements.

Advanced study of neurology and of the role of chiropractic in treating nerve related conditions.

Review of the scientific literature in neurology and its application in chiropractic care.

In depth review of neuroanatomy, new findings and the nervous systems impact on the immune system in both normal and immuno-compromised patients. The effects of the chiropractic adjustment on immune system function.

Advanced discussion of spondylolisthesis and spondylosis in children and young athletes. How to identify and monitor the condition while maintaining a safe healthy lifestyle in the patient.

Application of scientific research in daily practice

Review of scientific literature in fields of neurology and orthopedics, and the application of the sciences. In depth review f disc anatomy, disc pain syndromes as well as medical and non-medical treatment options.

In depth study of the lower extremity, biomechanics, use of orthotics and advanced adjusting techniques.

Application of orthopedic and neurological testing and their interpretation in day to day practice.

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, metasasis, 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

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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic

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.

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.

Head Trauma, Brain Injury and Concussion, Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequella to trauma. Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, axonal shearing, diffuse axonal injury and concussion are detailed in etiology and clinically. Clinical presentation, advanced diagnostic imaging and electrodiagnostics are detailed in analysis to create a differential diagnosis. Balance disorders that often occur as a result of trauma are also explored from clinical presentation to advanced imaging and differential diagnosis. New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic

In depth training and study on performing an the examination,diagnosis, report writing and legal considerations. Understanding red flags and best practices for delivering evidence based opinions and rebuttals.

Credentials and Clinically Correlating Causality, The significance documentation and credentials in the personal injury field with a focus on clinically correlating causality, bodily injury and persistent functional loss as sequellae. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011