Nicole Curtin, DC CACCP

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 sequelae 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.

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 sequelae.

Techniques, case management and evidenced based practice for pregnancy, birth and infancy. Hands on demonstrations and application of specific adjusting techniques in pregnancy with biomechanics of the female pelvis. Common disorders in pregnancy and the chiropractic co-management with other birth care providers. Safety, effectiveness and contraindications. Informed based practice relating to perinatal care for the mother and infant.

Neurological assessment and examination of the infant. An in depth consultation and demonstration on chiropractic pediatric full spine exam and evaluation procedures: Thompson and Logan. Contraindications and safety. Hands on application of techniques.

Introduction to family care including technique overview for children: full spine, upper cervical. Analysis: motion and postural. Demonstration of various chiropractic exam techniques and the application to the pediatric patient. Adjustment: diversified, SOT, Gonstead, activator and the low force adaptations for the child. Report of findings. Addressing parental concerns.

Overview of current published research: understanding the various types of research: essentials of the case history. Application of current research and its relevance to case management in the family practice. Methodology of preparing a case study for publication.

Recognizing the chiropractor’s vitalistic role in the existing mechanistic Evaluation and management of the common symptoms and cases in a pediatric practice. Co-management with medical providers. Documention. Risk management. Family lifestyle nutritional considerations.

Differential diagnosis for the challenged child. Review of various challenges and specific chiropractic adaptations to the analysis and adjustment of challenged children. Safety, efficacy and contraindications relevant to these conditions.

Introductory theory and application of Neurosensory Dysfunction, normal and abnormal development of the sensory processing systems, and primitive reflex assessment. It also addresses the important role that Chiropractic care plays in the management of this population group.

How to create a practice paradigm and develop a practice congruent with chiropractic philosophy, science and art. Review concepts and techniques presented in previous modules and allow refinement and mastery of those skills.

Review of normal and abnormal immunology. Current immunological research pertaining to the child and pregnant other. Literature review: vaccination concepts and controversies.

Examination, assessment and spinal and adjusting for the child using specialized meningeal and structural techniques founded on Sacro Occipital Technique principles.

Examination, assessment and cranial adjusting for the child using specialized meningeal and structural techniques founded on Sacro Occipital Technique principles.

The five component model of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) broken down. Potential causes of the VSC, and it's proposed neurological implications on the human body. Outline the VSC's proposed aberrant effect on proprioception, nociception, immunity and the ANS. In addition to the neurology, an in depth consultation and demonstration on Advanced Thompson Analysis for children, full spine analysis, detection and adjustments

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.