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William Knop, DC DARCB

Beneficial Health Inc.

450 West Maple st. Suite 1, Hartville, OH, 44632

Phone: 330-877-2203Fax: 330-877-7750Doc@knopchiropractic.comWWW.Beneficial-Health.com

Occupational History

  • President, Beneficial Health Medical Center, Hartville, Ohio, 1998 – Present

Licensure

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Ohio, License # 2646, 1998

Education

  • Doctorate of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1997
  • undergraduate studies in Bachelors of Science, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 1993
  • Internship, National College of Chiropractic downtown clinic, Chicago, Illinois, 1996 – 1997
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1995
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1996
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1997
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1997
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1996

Postgraduate Education & Certifications

  • Building an Olympic Champion when treating Athletes and Post Op Spine Imaging, North Central Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2020

    Physical Medicin, Rehabilitation protocols, treatment, and training of the professional Athlete. Post operative Imaging techniques for viewing surgical areas.

  • Laboratory Nutritional Blood Analysis, Texas Chiropractic College, Texas Chiropractic College, Columbus, Ohio, 2019

    In Depth Study of Blood Analysis for examining Nutritional health and Body Homeostasis through Blood work Analysis.

  • Advanced Diagnostic Training in Blood Analysis, Texas Chiropractic College, Texas Chiropractic College, Columbus, Ohio, 2019

    In Depth Training on Blood work Analysis

  • Primary Spine Care, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Melville, New York, 2019

    In Depth Look at the Fundamentals of Primary Spine Care and a comparative overview to other Medical care methods (Ie PT, MD,DO,and drugs)

  • Nutrition for Life Obesity and Weight loss, North East Ohio Academy of Chiropractors, Solon, Ohio, 2019

    Analysis of proper diet and nutrition for weight loss and optimal health. Specific dietary types for correcting underlying health problems.

  • Whiplash C-Spine - TMJ injuries from MVA, The NorthEast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic, Columbus, Ohio, 2018

    In depth educational seminar on proper diagnosing and treatment of whiplash injuries. As well as in depth research review of concussion injury from MVA in diagnosis and treatment protocols.

  • Whiplash C-spine / Brain / TMJ Injuries from MVA, Chirohealth Educational Seminars, Columbus, Ohio, 2018

    In depth study and analysis of the injuries from a MVA of the spine/Brain/TMJ and the proper protocols and treatment of them.

  • Hip and Shoulder Rehabilitation, Texas Chiropractic College, Columbus, Ohio, 2018

    Post Graduate work on proper rehabilitation work for varied Hip and Shoulder conditions.

  • Integrative Management of the GI System, Fetterman Events, Younstown, Ohio, 2018

    Post graduate education on dietary management and nutritional supplementation for controlling different GI problems / conditions

  • Whiplash / Cervical Spine injuries and the Nutritional BioChemistry of Spine injuries and Pain and Cervical Disc Replacement option, Northeast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic, Youngstown, Ohio, 2018

    Post Graduate education on treatment of Whiplash care and rehabilitation. Along with the nutritional aspect of healing and Surgical Cervical replacement options.

  • Science Based approach of working within the Medical community, Academy of Chiropractic, Denver, Colorado, 2017

    Post Graduate education on the function of chiropractic, the physiologic body response to chiropractic care and its ability to help Biomechanical spine disorders.

  • Functional Neurology, ChiroHealth Educational Seminars, BeachWood, Ohio, 2017

    Post Graduate education on functional rehabilitation working with the nervous system to bring balance back to the brain and controlling symptoms and disabilities that we can affect from external forces.

  • Prague School of Rehabilitation, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016

    Discussing life adaptive dysfunctional physical patterns of mechanical adaption resulting in pain and dysfunction.

  • Restoring Gastrointestinal Equilibrium: Understanding, Assessing, and Treating but Dysfunction, The Institute for Functional Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, 2016

    In Depth Analysis of the Gut Biome, proper testing, treatment options, and nutritional pathways for treating the gut.

  • Clincal Nutrition Dietary breakdown and supplementation needs for Common Health Concerns Part #1, NorthEast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic, Columbus, Ohio, 2016

    A four series in depth breakdown of the Biochemistry of how our system absorbs nutrients and uses this in many pathways of our body for it to function. Also, depletion of any of the nutrients affects system function the outcome of this and how to fix the problem.

  • Clinical Nutritional Dietary Breakdown and Supplementation needs for Common Health Concerns Part #2, NorthEast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic, Columbus, Ohio, 2016

    A four series in depth breakdown of the Biochemistry of how our system absorbs nutrients and uses this in many pathways of our body for it to function. Also, depletion of any of the nutrients in your body and the affects on your system's function the outcome of this and how to fix the problem.

  • Clinical Nutrition Dietary Breakdown and Supplementation needs for Common Health Concerns Part #3, NorthEast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic, Columbus, Ohio, 2016

    A four series in depth breakdown of the Biochemistry of how our system absorbs nutrients and uses this in many pathways of our body for it to function. Also, depletion of any of the nutrients in your body and the affects on your system's function the outcome of this and how to fix the problem.

  • Clinical Nutrition and Dietary Breakdown and Supplementation needs for Common Health Concerns Part # 4, NorthEast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic, Columbus, Ohio, 2016

    A four series in depth breakdown of the Biochemistry of how our system absorbs nutrients and uses this in many pathways of our body for it to function. Also, depletion of any of the nutrients in your body and the affects on your system's function the outcome of this and how to fix the problem.

  • American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board PostGraduate Division, University of Bridgeport, Col.umbus, Ohio, 2016

    Recertification for the Diplomat degree through shoulder and knee rehabilitation protocols.

  • Year of research in review, National Universty of Health Sciences, Columbus, Ohio, 2015

    A full review of all relevant research of Biomechanical spine disorders and the underlying problems as well as the care given and results in comparison.

  • Foundational Laboratory Analysis Lecture and Advanced Diagnostic Training, Texas Chiropractic College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2015

    In depth Lab analysis and its use per symptoms / condition and case review of patients symptoms and Lab results and care given and results

  • Anatomy, Disorders, and Treatment of the spine, North Central Academy of Chiropractic., Canton, Ohio, 2015

    Full anatomical review of the spine and the disorders that affect it and review of the spinal laser surgical treatment method.

  • Shouder Rehabilitation protocols review and application, Summit Professional Education, Akron, Ohio, 2015

    Complete review of the shoulder anatomically and protocols used in rehabilitation per condition.

  • Knee and Lower Leg Assesment and Rehabilitation protocols, University of Bridgeport, Columbus, Ohio, 2015

    Anatomical Review of the Areas, Conditions review for the same areas and treatment / Rehab. Protocols of care.

  • ACA Rehab. Council Educational Symposium, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2014

    Functional Exercise protocols and review of proper timing and use for athletes.

  • All you need to know on ICD 10 coding, Ohio States Chiropractic Association, Columbus, Ohio, 2014

    Formal Breakdown of the new ICD 10 coding system

  • Clinical Nutrition, Northeast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic, Columbus, Ohio, 2014

    Review of Nutritional research and studies of nutrition of the western diet and proper supplementation and dietary changes.

  • Functional Rehabilitation of the upper limb, University of Bridgeport, Canton, Ohio, 2014

    Rehabilitation of the upper limb conditions, diagnostics, other tests, and treatment / Rehabilitation Protocols

  • Upper extremeity Assessment and Treatment, University of Bridgeport, Canton, Ohio, 2014

    Analysis of the upper extremity with diagnosis of conditions with proper symptoms and treatment patterns and protocols.

  • The Complex Shouder, Univeristy of Bridgeport, Canton, Ohio, 2013

    In depth look at the anatomy of the shoulder and the interaction of the pieces in functional movement patterns and how to approach it for rehabilitation.

  • Chiropractic Research: The Year in Review, National University of Health Sciences, Columbus, Ohio, 2013

    In depth analysis of all the research from the past year on Chiropractic care and Rehabilitation.

  • Ohio State Chiropractic Convention, Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Columbus, Ohio, 2013

    Comprehensive look at the most common sports injuries per sport and treatment options for them.

  • Peer Review / IME File Review Certification, New York Chiropractic College, NYCC, 2013

    A course in Certifying procedures in Peer to Peer documentation review.

  • The Pain and Agony of the Feet, Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Columbus, Ohio, 2013

    In Depth analysis of the full gait cycle and breaking it down functionally and how to address the different issues that are the result of bad biomechanics here and how to fix them.

  • Chiropractic Clinical Nutrition, NorthEast Ohio Academy of Chiropractic, Columbus, Ohio, 2013

    Clinical based Nutrition protocols outlined per condition and symptoms.

  • Shoulder Disorders, Summit Professional Education, Akron, Ohio, 2012

    In Depth look at the Disorders that affect the shoulder and Rehabilitation Protocols to treat these disorders.

  • Traumatic Lumbar Spine Syndrome, Texas Chiropractic College, Columbus, Ohio, 2012

    In Depth Analysis of the Lumbar Spine Pathologies caused by various traumas.

  • American Chiropractic Association Rehab. Council Symposium, University of Bridgeport, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2012

    Rehabilitation Protocols of the Lumbar Spine and of the Cervical Spine Analysis and proper Protocol review.

  • Lumbar Flexability and its Ramifications on Pathology, University of Bridgeport, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2012

    Analysis of articles and research on lumbar joint and soft tissue Flexibility and their affect on Lumbar Spine injuries and Pathologies.

  • Low Back Specific Excercise Programs, Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Columbus, Ohio, 2012

    Specific Exercise Programs designed for Bio Mechanical Spinal pain problems.

  • Advanced Spinal Decompression Therapy and Rehabilitation Management of the Lumbar Spine, NorthEast Academy of Chiropractic, Cleveland, Ohio, 2011

    In depth analysis of spinal decompression therapy pros and cons, types, and contraindications along with appropriate rehabilitation exercises to accompany this procedure.

  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome: From Impingement to Post Operative Rehab., Cross Country Education, Canton, Ohio, 2011

    Anatomy analysis and Causes of Impingement with anatomical references in function to discussion and review of surgical procedures and Post Op Rehab.

  • Effective Examination of the Shoulder Complex: New Advances, Cross Country Education, Canton, Ohio, 2011

    Examination procedures discussed and reviewed with introduction of new tests, procedures, and dysfunctional signs for observation.

  • Rehabilitation action plans and excercise plans for spinal pathologies., Southern California University of Health Sciences, Canton, Ohio, 2011

    Rehabilitation action plan and layout for different spinal pathologies.

  • Vestibular System Anatomy, Physiology, Inner Ear Disorders, Balance, and Dizziness, North Central Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2010

    In Depth analysis of the Vestibular System Anatomically, Function, and symptoms of dysfunction and protocols of care.

  • Coding Compliance and Documentation, NothEast Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2010

    Discussion and review of proper coding procedures, rules for compliance, and Documentation standards needed.

  • Documentation Requirements and Coding needs, NorthEast Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2010

    Review of proper documentation requirements with different carriers and case types. Coding needs and requirements associated with different payers.

  • Rehabilitation and Therapy, Cross Country Education, Canton, Ohio, 2010

    Protocols of rehab. and therapy for different injuries and conditions. While differentiating need of therapy/ rehab. or not.

  • Rehabilitation of injuries, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Columbus, Ohio, 2010

    Rehabilitation basics and the injuries it is to be used for and assessing severity of injury for the rehab. plan.

  • ACA Rehabilitation Council Symposium, ACA Rehabilitation Council, Orlando, Florida, 2010

    Rehabilitation overview and coverage of new studies released and protocol changes based on the newest research for best results.

  • Neck and Shoulder Rehabilitation, University of Bridgeport, Erie, Pennsylvania, 2010

    Focused discussion of rehabilitation directives and protocols directed only for the neck and shoulder regions.

  • Recent Trends in ACL Rehabilitation, Cross Country Education, Canton, Ohio, 2009

    In depth focused analysis of the latest research and rehabilitation protocols directed for the ACL of the knee.

  • Sports-Related Injuries in the Young Athlete Evidence-based Treatment and Prevention, Cross Country Education, Canton, Ohio, 2009

    Overview of the different sports and the injuries athletes are prone for in each sport and treatment protocols for these injuries and ways to prevent them.

  • ACA Rehabiliatation Educational Symposium, ACA, Orlando, Florida, 2009

    In depth look at the newest research and the latest protocols for treating and rehabilitating a multitude of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

  • How to seminar, Northest Central Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2009

    Seminar on Proper coding and billing.

  • Evidence Based Assessment and Treatment of Hand and Wrist Injuries, Summit Professional Education, Akron, Ohio, 2009

    A seminar focusing exclusively on hand and wrist injuries only and going through proper diagnosis, treatment protocols, and rehabilitation protocols of only the hand and wrist.

  • Rehabilitation basics recertification, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Canton, Ohio, 2009

    Review of the rehabilitation basics in spine protocols.

  • Hand and Wrist Injuries, Summit Professional Education, Akron, Ohio, 2009

    Seminar focusing on only the Hand and Wrist. Injuries that occur in these areas, causes ergonomic or otherwise, and anatomical review of these areas.

  • Impairment Rating Update- AMA Guides, 6th ed., National University of Health Sciences, Independence, Ohio, 2008

    In depth analysis and review of the AMA Disability Guidelines 6th edition.

  • How to work through a Medicare Audit, North Central Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2008

    A seminar discussing proper procedures of Medicare documentation and billing.

  • ACA Rehabilitation Council Educational Symposium, Southern California Unicersity of Health Sciences, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2008

    Rehabilitation review of the latest research and protocol updates and procedures in spinal rehabilitation.

  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome: From Impingement to Post-Operative Rehab., Cross Country Education, Canton, Ohio, 2008

    In depth discussion of the rotator cuff anatomy and each pieces function. Causes of impingement syndrome and treatment as well as discussion of types of surgery and proper rehabilitation protocols for each type of surgery.

  • Here's How of Billing and Documentation, North Central Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2008

    Seminar on Billing and Documentation to bullet-proof your notes.

  • Impairment Rating for the AMA Guidelines, Lincoln College of PostProfessional, Graduate & Continueing Education, Independence, Ohio, 2008

    Seminar discussing the AMA Impairment Guidelines and the use of for Disability examinations.

  • Diplomat in Physical Rehabilitation, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Los Angeles, Columbus, 2008

    Advanced Degree Post Doctorate in Physical Rehabilitation.

  • The Role of Nutrition in Today's World, The Mid-Ohio Chiropractic Association, Mansfield, Ohio, 2007

    Discussion of Today's Western diet and the Health affects of this and protocols to help nutritionally combat it.

  • Documentation and Coding for the 21st Century, North Central Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2007

    Seminar on Coding, Billing, and proper Documentation to avoid denials.

  • Chiropractic Clinical Nutrition, The National University of Health Sciences, Columbus, Ohio, 2007

    Clinical Nutrition protocols for helping the acute pain patient, chronic pain patient.

  • Differential Diagnosis & Management of Cervical Spine Disorders, University of Bridgeport, Toledo, Ohio, 2006

    Discussion, anatomical review, newest research review, and differential diagnosis of Cervical Spinal conditions and the treatment of these.

  • American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, Orlando, Florida, 2006

    Recertification seminar and discussion of spinal rehabilitation.

  • Neurological Testing Protocols and Regulatory Issues, Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Columbus, Ohio, 2006

    Discussion of the protocols surrounding Neurological Testing and signs / symptoms for doing them and the Regulating Issues around this testing.

  • Chiropractic Clinical Nutrition, Nationa University of Health Sciences, Columbus, Ohio, 2006

    Proper Nutritional usage associated with different conditions seen normally.

  • Southern California University of Health Sciences Diplomat Recertification Course, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Columbus, Ohio, 2006

    Recertification course for the Rehabilitation Diplomat Program. All review of spinal rehabilitation protocols and any new exercises and / or research over the past year adopted and certified.

  • Rehabilitation of the Spine, National University of Health Sciences, Columbus, Ohio, 2005

    Discussion of the different protocols, exercises, and techniques to use in rehabilitation of the spine.

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Columbus, Ohio, 2005

    In depth discussion of Carpal Tunnel. The anatomy, differential Diagnosis, complications, Causes, and types of treatment and % success of these.

  • American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board Recertification, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, Orlando, Florida, 2005

    Review and Recertification for the Diplomat program in rehabilitation.

  • Sacroiliac Joint Disorders & Lumbar Spine Trauma, National Univesity of Health Sciences, Columbus, Ohio, 2004

    Discussion of the Sacroiliac Joint anatomical makeup and mechanical function of it as well as disorders that arise with malfunction and their causes.

  • Conservative Spinal Care with minimally invasive Surgery Techniques, North Central Academy of Chiropractic, Canton, Ohio, 2004

    Spinal Care and Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery with lasers.

  • IME / File Review Certification Course, Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Columbus, Ohio, 2004

    Ohio law review / research review / medical necessity regulation of acute and chronic care / Proper paper review and IME formatting.

  • Science Based Nutrition, Texas Chiropractic College, Columbus, Ohio, 2004

    Proper lab Analysis of Bloodwork and the proper nutritional response to the Bloodwork results.

  • Hall of Fame Liscense Renewal Symposium, Lincoln College of PostProfessional Graduate Education, Canton, Ohio, 2003

    Multiple topics all around the Spinal function to dysfunction and treatment plans and protocols.

  • Rehabilitation Excercise Monitoring Mechanisms, The Palmer Insitute of Profession Advancement, Columbus, Ohio, 2003

    Discussion of Mechanisms, Tests, Programs to utilize in Monitoring patient progress with their exercise program to show progression.

  • Whiplash Traumatology, Body Kinematics, Accident Reconstruction, Guidelines, Documentation, and Coding, Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Columbus, Ohio, 2003

    All the components with handling a whiplash case from care to documentation and billing.

  • Advanced Vehicle Trauma Rehabilitation, The Palmer Institutre for Professional Advancement, Columbus, Ohio, 2003

    Advanced Training on Post Trauma Rehabilitation from Motor Vehicle Collisions.

  • Advanced Forensic Rehabilitation, The Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, Columbus, Ohio, 2002

    Seminar on the Forensics portion of the Rehabilitation model. To be able to intuitively look into Rehab. programs and evaluate need, necessity, proper usage and protocol mapping for appropriate outcomes.

  • High Risk and Special Population Rehabilitation, the Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, Columbus, Ohio, 2002

    Seminar involving special topics involving special protocols, techniques, exercises, assessment tools, and evaluation parameters used on a specific subset of patients with high risks and special needs when pertaining to rehabilitation.

  • Advanced Extremity Rehabilitation, The Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, Columbus, Ohio, 2002

    Seminar on advanced rehabilitation for extremities both arms and legs, for both ends of rehabilitation from minimal function stroke patients, to advanced athletic performance.

  • McKenzie Cervical Rehabilitation and Advanced Proprioception NeuroMuscular Facilitation, The Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, Columbus, Ohio, 2002

    Seminar on the Cervical McKenzie Therapy / Rehabilitation program. Advanced discussion of the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation of the Cervical Spine.

  • Advanced Industrial Rehabilitation, The Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, Columbus, Ohio, 2002

    Advanced Rehabilitation training for Industrial work hardening and specific exercises and protocols for Industrial work hardening.

  • Advanced Rehabilitation Spinal exercises and Protocols, The Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, Columbus, Ohio, 2002

    Advanced Exercises and Rehabilitation Protocols for Spinal conditions.

  • Ancillary Diagnostic Testing Procedures, New York Chiropractic College, Cleveland, Ohio, 1999

    In Depth Discussion of Diagnostics Testing and when to do them and nutritional protocols to use with different lab results.

  • Upper Cervial Techniques, Life Chiropractic College, Columbus, Ohio, 1998

    In Depth analysis of the anatomy of the upper cervical spine and evaluation of the different type of Techniques out and hoe to best use them per condition.

Memberships

  • Ohio State Chiropractic Association, 1998 – 2018
  • American Chiropractic Association, 1998 – 2017
  • North Central Academy of Chiropractic, Chair, 2005 – 2011
  • Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, District Representative, 2005 – 2010
  • Ohio State Chiropractic Association, District Chair, 2003 – 2008

Honors & Awards

  • Top Chiropractic & Rehabilitation office, American Consumers Advisory Board, 2020
  • 10 Best Patient Satisfaction, American Institute of Chiropractors, 2016
  • Top Chiropractic Rehabilitation office, US Commerce Association, 2015
  • Top Chiropractic Rehabilitation office, US Commerce Association, 2014
  • Top Chiropractic Rehabilitation office, US Commerce Association, 2013
  • Top Chiropractic Rehabilitation office, US Commcerce Association, 2012
  • Top Chiropractic Rehabilitation office, US Commerce Association, 2011

Community Service

  • Lions Club, Hartville, Ohio, 2012 – 1998
  • Lake Rotary Club, Lake township, Ohio, 2010 – 1998