Paul Ettlinger, DC PT priveleges
Health Quest Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
7920 McDonogh Road, Suite 101, Owings Mills, MD, 21117
Phone: 410-356-9939Fax: 410-356-9987Marcy@HQChiro.comHQChiro.com
Occupational History
- Owner/Clinical Director/Lead Chiropractor, Health Quest Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, Owings Mills, Maryland, 1998 – Present
- UMUR Committee Member, Alternative Medicine Integration, Quality Care Initiative for Carefirst BlueCross/BlueShield, Baltimore, Maryland, 2006 – 2008
- Insurance Committee Chair, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, Maryland, 2006 – 2006
- Associate Chiropractor, Preferred Care Center, Baltimore, Maryland, 1997 – 1998
- Associate Chiropractor, Chesapeake Chiropractic, Timonium, Maryland, 1996 – 1997
- Associate Chiropractor, First Choice Chiropractic/Physicians Plus Medical Center, Bel Air, Maryland, 1996 – 1996
Licensure
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Maryland, License # S01788, Present
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Logan College, St. Louis, Missouri, 1995
- BS in Biology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, 1992
- Internship, Montgomery Health Center, St. Louis, Missouri, 1994 – 1995
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1993
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1994
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1995
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1996
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1996
Postgraduate Education & Certifications
- Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2015
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, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2015
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.
- Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2015
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, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2015
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, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2015
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, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2015
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, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2015
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.
- Independent Medical Exam 101, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2015
Independent medical exam (IME) methodology and procedures
- Pain Pathways, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Ellicott City, MD, 2014
Integrative management of chronic pain patients
- Concepts of Sports Physician/Establishing a Sports Injury Practice, New York Chiropractic College, Levittown, NY, 2014
- Exercise Physiology Special Consideration/Sports Radiology, New York Chiropractic College, Levittown, NY, 2014
- Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation/Sports Nutrition, New York Chiropractic College, Levittown, NY, 2014
- Fourth Annual Spinal Disorders: Updates in Diagnosis and Management, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2013
- Chiropractic Bootcamp, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2013
- Handling Personal Injury Cases, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2013
- University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Integrative Medicine Health & Wellness Conference, University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Integrative Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2013
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment, EBP Partners, LLC, Philadelphia, PA, 2012
An evidence-based clinical model to address regional interdependence
- Mastering the Thyroid, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA, 2012
- Midwest Nutritional Service, Texas Chiropractic College Division of Postgraduate Studies, Sterling, VA, 2011
Natural alternative strategies for the top 10 pharmaceutical drugs
- Medical Necessity and Clinical Documentation, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2011
- Nutrition Response Testing, Texas Chiropractic College Division of Postgraduate Studies, Baltimore, MD, 2011
- 5 Essentials of a Comprehensive Nutritional Practice, Mid-Atlantic SP Nutritional Resources, Baltimore, MD, 2011
A three-part workshop
- Role of Chiropractic in Occupational Health, Northwestern Health Sciences University Department of Continuing Education, Bloomington, MN, 2010
- Lower Extremity Adjusting, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Gaithersburg, MD, 2010
- Rehabilitation and Active Care, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Gaithersburg, MD, 2010
- Permanent Soft Tissue Injuries, Texas Chiropractic College Division of Postgraduate Studies, Baltimore, MD, 2009
- Nutrtional Products for Clinical Applications, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2009
- Chiropractic Management of Chronic Headache, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2009
- Ortho considerations of knee and cervical spine, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Understanding Effects of Knee Proprioception after ACL Reconstruction, Manual Therapy in Whiplash, Orientation of the Cervical Facet Joints, Aspects of the Lateral Collateral Ligament of the Knee, and Upper Extremity Snowboarding Injuries
- Physical Diagnosis 101, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Risk factors and treatment for Osteoporosis, Differential diagnoses for Fatigue, Use of the Active Straight Leg Raise Test, Risk factors for stroke, Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia
- Physical Therapy 102, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Physical Therapy Applications
- Neurological Exam 106, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Clinical Assessment of Pain and Function
- Rehab 102, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Spinal rehabilitation - hip vs spinal motion, exercise for neck disorders, neural adaptations to exercise
- Ortho 102, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Posture: biomechanics and control, relation to injuries
- Ortho 109, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Neck pain and dysfunction: anticipatory control, fatigue, rehabilitation through exercise
- Soft Tissue Injuries 101, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Soft Tissue Injury: The Neglected Cause of Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Physical Diagnosis 102, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Examination/radiographic criteria for Osteochondritis Dissecans, the elbow as it relates to lateral epicondylitis, diagnostic and treatment approach for adhesive capsulitis, possible causes of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, and differential diagnoses of foot pain
- Rehab 101, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2008
Sensory motor control and rehabilitation, aerobic exercise for motor performance and back pain
- Rehabilitation of the Spine: The Patient- Centered Practice, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2007
- Permanent Soft Tissue Injuries, Texas Chiropractic College Division of Postgraduate Studies, Baltimore, MD, 2007
- Records Documentation & Care Plan Cevelopment, Texas Chiropractic College Division of Postgraduate Studies, Baltimore, MD, 2007
- Nutritional Adjustment, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2007
Introduction, review, integration and application
- Whiplash Associated Disorders, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2006
- Cervical Radiculopathy, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2006
- Extremity Adjusting Protocols, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2006
- Neurosurgery & Chiropractic, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2004
- Graston Technique, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2004
- Active vs. Inactive Spondylolysis, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Baltimore, MD, 2004
- Chiropractic in the World of Sports Injuries, Palmer College of Chiropractic Department of Continuing Education, Baltimore, MD, 2002
- The Risks of Chiropractic Cervical Adjustments: Myth vs. Reality, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Cumberland, MD, 2002
- Somatovisceral Tone: Evidence-Based Application, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Cumberland, MD, 2002
- Motor Vehicle Collission Injuries, Western States Chiropractic College Division of Continuing Education, Baltimore, MD, 2001
- Managing the Subluxation, Parker College of Chiropractic, Baltimore, MD, 2000
- Introduction to Forensic Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA, 1999
Forensic Chiropractic Certification Program, Module 1
- Application of Forensic Evidence and Integration, Logan College of Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA, 1999
Forensic Chiropractic Certification Program, Module 7
- Federal Rules Applicable to Forensic Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA, 1999
Forensic Chiropractic Certification Program, Module 2
- Forensic Clinical Evaluation and Reporting Process, Logan College of Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA, 1999
Forensic Chiropractic Certification Program, Module 3
- Forensic Risk Management and Investigation, Logan College of Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA, 1999
Forensic Chiropractic Certification Program, Module 4
- Application of DSM-IV Criteria for the Forensic Examiner, Logan College of Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA, 1999
Forensic Chiropractic Certification Program, Module 5
- Evaluation for Work Function Capacity, Logan College of Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA, 1999
Forensic Chiropractic Certification Program, Module 6
- Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Chiropractic Rehabilitation Diplomate Program, Baltimore, MD, 1998
- Topics in Clinical Rheumatology, Arthritis Founcation, Maryland Chapter, Baltimore, MD, 1998
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation & Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Chiropractic Rehabilitation Diplomate Program, Baltimore, MD, 1998
- ICA Whiplash & Spinal Trauma, Part I, Life Chiropractic College West, Baltimore, MD, 1997
- ICA Whiplash & Spinal Trauma, Part II, Life Chiropractic College West, Baltimore, MD, 1997
- Chiropractic Treatment of sports Extremity Problems through Manipulation and Taping, Maryland Chiropractic Association, Frederick, MD, 1996
Scholarly Presentations
- Ettlinger, P. Personal Injury 101 (PowerPoint, Demonstrations and Lecture). Seminar for Personal Injury Attorneys at Health Quest Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, Owings Mills, MD, 2012
- Ettlinger, P. Preventing Injury Prevention (Powerpoint and Lecture). Employer Sponsored Seminars for Various Community Businesses, Baltimore, MD, 2005
- Ettlinger, P. Insurance 101 (Powerpoint and Lecture). Session for New Chiropractors at the Maryland Chiropractic Association Convention, Baltimore, MD, 2003
- Ettlinger, P. Soft Tissue Injury 101 (Powerpoint and Lecture). Informational Session Requested by the Baltimore City Department of Law, Baltimore, MD, 2002
Teaching
- On-Site Clinical Director, Clinical Rounds in an Active Chiropractic Practice, University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Integrative Medicine, Owings Mills, MD, 2013 – Present
Memberships
- American Chiropractic Association, Member, 1995 – Present
- Maryland Chiropractic Association, Member, 1995 – Present
Honors & Awards
- President's Award for Service to the Profession, Maryland Chiropractic Association, 2006
- Certificate of Matriculation, The National-Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education, 1999
- Member of National Board of Forensic Chiropractors, National Board of Forensic Chiropractors, 1999
- Radiology Red Badge, Logan College, 1995
- Deans List, 8 of 10 Trimesters, Logan College, 1992-1995
- Cum Laude Graduate, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1992