Norman Adelkopf DC
2565 N Hiatus Road, Cooper City, FL, 33026
Phone: 754-400-9726
Fax: 954-362-7817
DrA@EmbassyLakesAccident.com
http://www.EmbassyLakesAccident.com
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Clinic Director & Owner, Creative Natural Health, PLLC, Cooper City, Florida, 2015 - Present
Clinic Director & Owner, Embassy Lakes Accident and Injury Center, Cooper City, Florida, 2017 - Present
Director of Clinical Operations - 5 Offices, County Line Chiropractic Medical & Rehab, Miami, Florida, 2007 - 2015
Clinic Director - One Office, County Line Chiropractic Center, North Miami Beach, Florida, 2004 - 2007
Associate Doctor, County Line Chiropractic Center, Miami, Florida, 2002 - 2004
Service Sales Representative, ADC Telecommunications, Boca Raton, Florida, 2001 - 2002
Circuit Capacity Manager, BellSouth Telecommunications, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2000 - 2001
Technician, ADC Telecommunications, Boca Raton, Florida, 1998 - 2000
Clinic Director & Owner, Norman C. Adelkopf, D.C., P.A., Davie, Florida, 1997 - 1998
Associate Doctor, Weston Chiropractic, Weston, Florida, 1995 - 1996
Internship, Broward Chiropractic Center, Inc, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, 1994 - 1994
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Florida, License # CH6937, 1995-Present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life College, School of Chiropractic, Marietta, Georgia, 1994
Internship, Broward Chiropractic Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1994 - 1994
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1992
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1992
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1993
Bachelor Of Science in Biology, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1990

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Fellowship: Spinal Biomechanics and Trauma - Candidate, Present
Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Extrusion- Chiropractic Management - Grand Rounds, Analysis and review of T1, T2 and STIR MRI images with specific discussion on the presence of inflammatory fluid and migration of intervertebral disc material. Communication with spine surgeon was emphasized with particular focus on verbal reporting and clinical documentation. Interprofessional communication pitfalls were outlined and presented. Medical necessity of advanced imaging was presented with clinical correlation of orthopedic and neurological examination findings was detailed. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, 2023
Medical and Interprofessional Communication, detailed overview of medial legal communication in relation to patient subjective and objective clinical findings. Outline of direct and cross-examination techniques were presented. Overview of Voir Dire and Daubert hearings were outlined. Discussion of examination of proof in relation to causality, bodily injury, and persistent functional losses was reviewed. Court testimony flow, professional expectations, and court room etiquette was presented and emphasized. . National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2022
Spine Management, discussion and outline of case management workflows related to the management of acute and chronic spine pain with a particular focus on pain of traumatic origin. Evidence-Based communication and Electronic Health Record processes were emphasized and presented. Patient management and triage based on patient history, physical examination and imaging findings was outlined. Overview of interprofessional referral options including physical therapy, interventional pain management and spine surgery was discussed in detail. Spine Management as concept was discussed by Dr. John Edwards, neurosurgeon in relation to reducing escalation of non-urgent cases as well as creating space for patients with urgent need National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2022
Documentation and Communication in Spine Management, presentation of compliant healthcare documentation including E/M initial and re-evaluations, daily progress notes and medical-legal narrative reports was provided. Workflows detailing interprofessional referral language, advanced imaging requests and patient communication were detailed. Streamlined processes for creating and maintaining compliant, evidence based, patient centered clinical reporting was given. Emphasis was placed on the role of a Spine Management Physician in the processes of interprofessional communication and case management National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2022
Histology and Physical Tolerance of Spinal Ligaments, presentation of the histological structural organization of spinal ligaments including analysis of tropocollagen as the basis for anatomical structure. Review of the structural hierarchy of the spinal ligament from microscopic to macroscopic was included. Anisotropic properties of spinal ligaments were defined, and examples presented. Detailed review of spinal entheses was presented with emphasis on advanced imaging and chronic enthesopathy. New insights into the pathogenesis, diagnostic modalities, and treatment of spinal enthesitis was outlined and presented. Specific focus was on traumatic injury to the spinal entheses and the difference in formation of spinal osteophytes and enthesophytes. Biomechanics of the degenerative spine was detailed and reviewed in terms of clinical spine management National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2022
Accident Reconstruction and Expert Reporting, Crash dynamics and basic physics formulas were presented and detailed. Review of biomechanical expert reports and included mathematics was discussed with context given to data collection and accuracy. Spinal injury thresholds were reviewed as well as the Law of Conservation of Energy and its relationship to crash dynamics. Specific mathematical examples were presented including workflows to review the accuracy of biomechanical expert reporting and mathematical formulas National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2022
Degenerative versus Acute Ligament Laxity, an updated scientifically validated grading system for the identification of degeneration of the intervertebral disc and motion segment was presented. Details such as radiographic signs of disc degeneration including loss of disc height, osteophyte formation and diffuse sclerosis were provided. Grading examples were provided in radiographic and gross specimen form starting with Grade 0 (no degeneration) to Grade 3 (severe degeneration). Outline of the validity and interobserver agreement of this grading system was shown for both the cervical and the lumbar spine. Review and emphasis on the difference between osteophyte formation and enthesophytes was again outlined National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2022
Chiropractic Science Research, review and presentation of updated peer-reviewed medically indexed research supporting chiropractic management of spine pain was detailed. Timeline of publication was emphasized with three years being the maximum timeframe for up-to-date data. Comprehensive review of evidence supporting chiropractic management of the spine pain patient in the Pain Management, Corrective, and the Health Maintenance Phases of care. Methods to communicate this evidence to the medical and legal communities was presented in the context of compliant patient centered clinical documentation. Efficiency of a Spine Management Physician versus conventional primary care was presented. Emphasis on the hierarchy of published evidence starting with Foundational Evidence up to Level 1 evidence was presented National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2022
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and Sagittal Balance of the Spine - Clinical Grand Rounds, discussion of spine care in terms of engineering principles was presented. Biomechanical parameters such as pelvic incidence, sacral slope, pelvic tilt, and sagittal balance were outlined and presented. Spinal curvature and load distribution was presented mathematically and outlined using full spine plain film radiography. Comparative anatomy between primates and humans as well as humans of different ages was presented as examples of spinal compensation. Spinal rehabilitative principles were provided in group discussion National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, 2022
Chiropractic Management of Head and Neck Trauma - Clinical Grand Rounds, – review of types of tissue injured in head and neck trauma including muscle, nerve, intervertebral disc, ligament, spinal cord, vertebral body, artery, or vein was presented. Clinical correlation of mechanism of injury, patient history, subjective complaint, physical examination, advanced imaging findings and electrodiagnostic testing was emphasized. Interprofessional communication and review of any diagnostic dilemmas was reviewed. Spinal compressive radiculopathy versus acute nerve injury without prolonged compression was presented. Differential diagnosis between ligament, intervertebral disc and nerve pathology was outlined in depth and presented. Emphasis was presented on spinal nerve manifestations of ligament injury in the cervical spine. Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences , Buffalo, NY, 2022
Chiropractic and the MS Patient - Clinical Grand Rounds, review of prodromal symptoms relating to the typical presentation of the multiple sclerosis patient as a novel update in clinical diagnosis. Recognition of subtle symptoms was emphasized. Multiple sclerosis as the leading cause of neurological disability in young adults was outlined and the importance of early recognition and prompt intervention. Overview of prodromal symptom trends occurring years before full symptoms appear and emphasis was placed on the Doctor of Chiropractic as a front-line provider it their recognition, clinical referral pathways were discussed Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences , Buffalo, NY, 2022
Chiropractic Management and the Carotid Space - Clinical Grand Rounds, Outline and discussion of the anatomical boundaries of the carotid space was presented. Review of the aortic arch, brachiocephalic trunk, common carotid, carotid bifurcation, internal carotid, external carotid, Circle of Willis, and vertebral artery pathways was demonstrated. Review of correlation of patient history, physical examination and findings on advanced imaging was presented. Clinical review of dysphagia and odynophagia were presented and discussed clinically in the context of the physical examination and patient pain patterns. Vascular anomalies and their general asymptomatic presentation were emphasized. Etiology of arterial dissections was outlined with emphasis on differentiating spontaneous versus traumatic characterization. Advanced imaging of carotid space pathology was presented with catheter angiography demonstrated as the gold standard. . Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences , Buffalo, NY, 2022
Atlanto-axial Pannus With and Without Rheumatoid Arthritis - Clinical Grand Rounds, review of published categorization of pain generation by the International Association for the Study of Pain including nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic sources. Discussion on the history and relevance of the Delphi process of conducting consensus-based research was presented. Origins of nociceptive, neuropathy and nociplastic sources of pain was outlined including non-neural tissue, the somatosensory nervous system as well as the categorization of pain syndromes with non-specific findings on physical examination and imaging studies. Review of the importance of quantitative testing, clinical examination and clinical correlation was presented and related to the academic approach to the categorization of pain. . Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2022
Chiropractic Spine Management and Pain Categorization - Clinical Grand Rounds, review of published categorization of pain generation by the International Association for the Study of Pain including nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic sources. Discussion on the history and relevance of the Delphi process of conducting consensus-based research was presented. Origins of nociceptive, neuropathy and nociplastic sources of pain was outlined including non-neural tissue, the somatosensory nervous system as well as the categorization of pain syndromes with non-specific findings on physical examination and imaging studies. Review of the importance of quantitative testing, clinical examination and clinical correlation was presented and related to the academic approach to the categorization of pain. Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2022
Chiropractic Management of a L5-S1 Lumbar Disc Extrusion - Clinical Grand Rounds, Review of objective muscle weakness as the primary indication for surgical interventions in patients with intervertebral disc herniations and extrusions was presented. Discussion of parameters for physical examination findings to warrant ordering advanced imaging and surgical consultation. Overview of rationale for evaluation of spinal central canal in patients with abnormal neurological findings was reviewed. Duties of a Spine Management PhysicianTM in the diagnosis and co-management of patients with intervertebral disc extrusions was outlined. Clinical correlation and coordination of care was detailed including timing of advanced imaging order and surgical referrals. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UT, 2022
Chiropractic Management of Upper Extremity Neurologic Deficits and Pre-existing Intervertebral Disc Pathology - Clinical Grand Rounds, review of objectification of neurological deficits including loss of sensation, aberrant deep tendon reflexes, loss of strength and the presence of pathological reflexes was presented and discussed. Criteria for co-management in the presence of neurological deficits with the pain management physician and the spine surgeon was outlined. Detailed presentation on CPT coding and E/M documentation requires was discussed and reviewed. Absolute and relative contraindications to chiropractic care was demonstrated and outlined National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UT, 2022
Chiropractic Management of Surgical Disc Herniation - Clinical Grand Rounds, outline of inter and intra-rater reliability was presented and discussed in relation to radiological interpretation of spine MRI films. Short Tau Inversion Recovery (STIR) imaging was presented and contrasted to FLARE, T1 and T2 weighted imaging on MRI. Signal intensity relating to MRI documented Modic changes was presented in both T1, T2 and STIR images. Physical examination for spine pain was discussed with pre and post-surgical triage protocols identified and outlined National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UT, 2022
Trial Testimony and the Spine Management Patient: Clinical Grand Rounds, Discussion and presentation of the trial process and requirements of both the treating physician and expert physician was outlined. Emphasis was placed on detailed preparation of case flow and objective demonstrable findings. Review of courtroom proceedings including witness and expert testimony was included. Expert versus treating physician requirements were presented. Emphasis was placed on thorough evaluation and narrative reporting processes to prepare for court room questioning. Specific review of illustration of demonstrative evidence was outlined. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2022
Intervertebral Disc Nomenclature and Morphology: Clinical Grand Rounds, Discussion of intravertebral disc morphology was presented and reviewed. Correlation between morphological and ideological findings was presented. Detailed review of spondylosis deformans, intravertebral osteochondrosis, intravertebral disc herniation and bulge was outlined. Specific detail was placed on changes in disc morphology due to ligament injury in the human spine. Clinical correlation of disc herniation versus disc bulge was presented. Overview and detailed analysis of types of annular tearing in the desk was presented with an emphasis on the delineation between clinical findings and findings on advanced imaging. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UR, 2022
X-Ray Dosage, Sagittal Balance and Surgery Success Rates: Clinical Grand Rounds, Discussion related to millisievert and cumulative effective dose was presented. Outline of the definition and research process of achieving Minimal Clinical Important Difference in spine surgery was discussed. CED levels below 100mSv was reviewed and compared to patients receiving multiple plain film radiographs. Discussion and relation of spinal biomechanics, sagittal balance, utilization of spine radiographs and MRI to working with the neurosurgeon was outlined. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards - PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UT, 2022
Indications and Absolute/Relative Contraindications to Chiropractic Care - Grand Rounds, Review of inclusion criteria accompanying modification of chiropractic treatment plan due to an absolute or relative contraindication to chiropractic care. Examples of clinical rationale, physical examination findings and proper diagnoses were provided. Review of the definitions of both relative and absolute contraindications to chiropractic care, specific details on referral to medical specialty were provided. Analysis of regional contraindications and treatment in adjacent regions were provided and discussed. The keys to understanding indications to care were detailed including the patient interview, review of medical records, diagnosis, and spinal examination findings. Review of most common reasons for chiropractic license violations were presented including application of the chiropractic adjustment to a contraindicated condition, failing to refer in the presence of a contraindication, failure to properly evaluate the patient to determine if a contraindication is present and failing to properly document the patient encounter. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards - PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UT, 2022
Chiropractic Management-MRI Lumbar Spine-Axial Anatomy: Grand Rounds, Detailed review of anatomical structures on the axial slices of lumbar spine MRI were presented. Musculature presented included gluteus medius, psoas major, multifidus, iliacus, lumbar paraspinals and quadratus lumborum in both the T1 and T2 axial sequences. Traversing vs exiting spinal nerves were contrasted and compared to cervical spine. Neurological structures such as conus medullaris, cauda equina, filum terminale, ventral and dorsal nerve roots were identified. Visualization and discussion of benefit of T2 axial sequences in the identification of facet joint pathology was presented. Emphasis was placed on the structure and morphology of the intervertebral disc and spinal ligaments including anterior longitudinal ligament, posterior longitudinal ligament, facet capsule, interspinous, supraspinous, intertransverse and iliolumbar were detailed. Location and anatomical structure of the sacroiliac joint was presented and discussed. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards–PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UT, 2022
Chiropractic Management - CT Lumbar Spine Anatomy: Grand Rounds, Detailed review of anatomical structures in the axial, sagittal and coronal planes of CT of the lumbar spine. Musculature presented included gluteus medius, psoas major, multifidus, iliacus, lumbar paraspinals and quadratus lumborum in both the T1 and T2 axial sequences. Emphasis was placed on the structure and morphology of the hard tissues of the spine with particular focus on the facet joints and pars interarticularis. Location and anatomical structure of the sacroiliac joint was presented and discussed. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards - PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UT, 2022
Degenerative versus Acute Intervertebral Disc Pathology - Clinical Grand Rounds, review of the scientific and validated process for evaluating degenerative disc disease in the human spine was reviewed. Detailed analysis of differentiating between acute and chronic changes was emphasized. Overview and discussion of advanced imaging as well as plain film radiographs with dynamic views was presented. Review in detail of the Pfirrmann scale and it’s association with intravertebral disc degeneration was presented including all Pfirrmann grades with illustrative reference. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Lehi, UT, 2022
MRI Cervical Spine - Axial Anatomy - Chiropractic Management - Grand Rounds, Detailed review of anatomical structures on the axial slices of cervical spine MRI were presented. Musculature presented included sternocleidomastoid, splenius cervicis, splenius capitus, logus capitus, longus colli and semispinalis capitis in both the T1 and T2 axial sequences. Traversing vs exiting spinal nerves were contrasted and compared to cervical spine. Neurological structures such as the spinal cord, ventral and dorsal nerve roots were identified. Visualization and discussion of benefit of T2 axial sequences in the identification of facet joint pathology was presented. Emphasis was placed on the structure and morphology of the intervertebral disc and spinal ligaments including anterior longitudinal ligament, posterior longitudinal ligament, facet capsule, interspinous, supraspinous, intertransverse and alar ligaments were detailed. National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards – PACE, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, 2022
Chiropractic Diagnosis and Management of the Pre-Surgical Patient - Clinical Grand Rounds, outline and analysis of spinal biomechanical parameters in a whole spine model of care. Review of the details of measuring Pelvic Incidence and discussion of history of its analysis. Outline of movement from a regional model of spine care to a full spine model was presented. Analysis of the components of the pre-surgical patient including muscle movement patterns, segmental mobility, spinal curvature and rotation in the coronal, sagittal and axial planes was presented National Spine Management Group, LLC, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards - PACE. State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2021
Spine Management Clinical Workflows, in-depth review and discussion of the Doctor of Chiropractic as a Spine Management Physician with specific focus on the diagnosis and management of spine pain of mechanical origin. Details were outlined in relation to triage of anatomical causes of spine pain such as fracture, tumor, infection National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Pain Management and the Chiropractic Adjustment, Current peer reviewed indexed research demonstrating the chiropractic adjustment’s effect on the central nervous system and pain threshold was outlined and reviewed. Anatomical review and contemporary supportive research were discussed. Details of central nervous system response to the chiropractic adjustment was reviewed and demonstrated National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Corrective Spinal Care and Chiropractic Case Management, Current peer reviewed indexed research demonstrating the chiropractic adjustment’s effect on the biomechanical structure of the human spine during the corrective/rehabilitative phase of care. Basic outline of biomechanical parameters in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients was reviewed with particular focus on pathobiomechanics in chiropractic practice National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Health Maintenance Care and Chiropractic Case Management, Current peer reviewed indexed research demonstrating the chiropractic adjustment’s effect on the maintenance of the human spine. Details of indexed research reviewing Chiropractic’s role in the reduction of narcotic utilization and decreased absenteeism from work due to disability. Communicating Health Maintenance Care to the medical profession and the public was emphasized National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Evidence Based Clinical Reporting, overview of current CPT and ICD-10 coding guidelines pertaining to the evaluation and management of spine pain patients was presented. Timed codes, relevant diagnosis related to injured tissue was presented. Specific discussion of proper format of the Assessment portion of clinical documentation was presented. Review of the difference between daily progress notes and Evaluation and Management [E/M] reporting was provided National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Cervical Spine Clinical Workflows, detailed review of workflows of a thorough patient history and identification of clinical red flags related to relative and absolute contraindications to chiropractic care was presented. Outline of neurological examination including pathological reflexes present during spinal cord compression, cervical stenosis and cervical myelomalacia was discussed. Normal vs abnormal measurement of range of motion objectifying spinal dysfunction was presented. Specific orthopedic testing related to specific muscle, nerve or intervertebral disc injury was discussed. Review of interprofessional triage and imaging decision tree was outlined with specific focus on the pain management physician and spinal surgeon National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Lumbar Spine Clinical Workflows, detailed review of workflows of a thorough patient history and identification of clinical red flags related to relative and absolute contraindications to chiropractic care was presented. Outline of neurological examination including pathological reflexes present during cervical and lumbar stenosis was discussed. Normal vs abnormal measurement of range of motion objectifying spinal dysfunction was presented. Specific orthopedic testing related to muscle, nerve or intervertebral disc injury was discussed. Review of interprofessional triage and imaging decision tree was outlined with specific focus on the pain management physician and spinal surgeon National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Interprofessional Clinical Documentation for the Primary Care Physician, contemporary techniques to best communicate chiropractic care to the Primary Care Physician was discussed and presented. Analysis of the depth and scope of communication was emphasized with direct focus on the proper documentation management system including demographic sheet, imaging reports, most recent evaluation and management reports. Discussion of appropriate timing for phone consultation was presented National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, Lehi, UT, 2021
Clinical Documentation for the Spine Surgeon, contemporary techniques to best communicate chiropractic care to the spine surgeon was discussed and presented. Analysis of the depth and scope of communication was emphasized with direct focus on the proper documentation management system including demographic sheet, imaging reports, most recent evaluation and management reports. Discussion of appropriate timing for phone consultation was presented National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Clinical Documentation for the Pain Management Physician , contemporary techniques to best communicate chiropractic care to the pain management physician was discussed and presented. Analysis of the depth and scope of communication was emphasized with direct focus on the proper documentation management system including demographic sheet, imaging reports, most recent evaluation and management reports. Discussion of appropriate timing for phone consultation was presented . National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Clinical Documentation for Attorney, contemporary techniques to best communicate chiropractic care and permanent injury to the personal injury attorney was discussed and presented. Analysis of the depth and scope of communication was emphasized with direct focus on the proper documentation management system including diagnosis, response to treatment, causality and persistent functional loss was outlined. Discussion of appropriate timing for phone consultation was presented National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, detailed presentation of the progression of laboratory-based biomechanics into the clinical realm was outlined. Evidence based review of Pelvic Incidence and other sagittal balance parameters was presented. Regional sagittal balance and communication with the spine surgeon in the spine management practice was reviewed. Specific discussions were related to spinal sagittal balance and the non-surgical spine pain patient and correlated to the Corrective Care Phase of Chiropractic Care. Outline of the future of full spine biomechanical modeling was presented in relation to symptomatic and asymptomatic patients National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Objectifying the Biomechanical Spine Lesion, review of ligament laxity and alternation of motion segment integrity was presented with specific correlation to the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5th and 6th Education. Correlation to bodily injury, causality and persistent functional losses in the personal injury patient and communication with the attorney was outlined. Attention was paid to the differences between vertebral body translation and angular motion deficits between adjacent motor units was presented. Specific details on measurement tools and analysis of the injured cervical and lumbar spines were discussed National Spine Management Group, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, Lehi, UT, 2021
Spinal Biomechanics, Thoracolumbar Deformity and Surgical Outcomes - Clinical Grand Rounds , Full spine analysis, adjacent spinal biomechanics and its impact on surgical outcomes. Sagittal alignment pelvis to cervical spine and association with kyphosis and lordosis mechanical positioning. National Spine Management Group, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University College of Chiropractic, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY, 2020
Radiographic evolution of a Schmorl’s Node - Clinical Grand Rounds , Acute Schmorl’s node and progression to chronic stage comparison to serial MRI. Endplate fracture and acute presentation and correlation to clinical findings and pain patterns. Presentation in plain film radiograph and MRI images were compared and contrasted in both acute and chronic stages. National Spine Management Group, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University College of Chiropractic, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY, 2020
Computerized Mensuration of Spinal Biomechanical Pathology; Primary Spine Care 8, Understanding the algorithmic interpretation of spinal biomechanical pathology in a 3-D model and creating treatment plans, impairment ratings and teaching models based upon the vertebral motor unit angles. Determining sagittal and axial alignments in creating a normative baseline for treatment goals and outcomes. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island , NY, 2019
Neurosurgical-Chiropractic Collaboration on Spinal Pathology; Primary Spine Care 8, Utilizing x-ray, MRI and other modalities of advanced imaging in conjunction with spinal biomechanical failure and clinical evaluation to collaboratively create treatment protocols for patients in both the operative and non-operative cases. Determining the boundaries of scope of care for both the chiropractor and neurosurgeon based upon a definitive diagnosis of the mechanical vs. an anatomical lesion. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Documentation and Ethics in Medical-Legal Relationships; Primary Spine Care 8, Creating ethical relationships based upon accurate documentation reflective of the casually related condition of the injured. Ensuring accepted credentials of the doctor based upon Voir Dire standards reflected in an admissible curriculum vitae. How to present demonstrative documentation in the courts reflective of the patient’s pathology. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Coding, Documentation and Compliant Coding; Primary Spine Care 8, Ensuring the correct codes are utilized in an evaluation and management encounter. The correct elements are utilized to support the level of E&M coded along with a self-audit program to ensure ethical billing occurs. Guidelines for history of present illness, primary complaint, review of systems, family, social and past histories are discussed and how to document the same. Academy of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2019
Anatomical vs Mechanical Sources of Spine Pain in the Spine Pain Patient - Clinical Grand Rounds, case study presentation outlining risk factors for increased injury susceptibility including prior surgical fusion. Comparison between MRI and plain film radiographic objective data was outlined and presented. Importance of interprofessional communication and review of prior medical records. Analysis of spinal compression fracture and surgical hardware was outlined. MDR Consulting, Buffalo, NY, 2019
Clinical Diagnosis and Interprofessional Management of Thoracic and Lumbar Post-Traumatic Compression Fractures - Clinical Grand Rounds , A detailed review of physical examination and assessment of traumatic thoracic and lumbar spine fractures using plain film radiograph and CT scans with and without contrast. Detailed review of mechanism of injury, emergency department records and radiology reports were presented. Errors in fracture site, description and omission on plain film study by the radiologist were reviews. Analysis of potential spinal instability in the cervical spine was discussed and a detailed referral for computerized mensuration analysis was demonstrated. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019
Trauma Qualified, 2018
Primary Spine Qualified, 2018
Evidenced Based Care in a Collaborative Setting; Primary Spine Care 5, A literature based model for collaborating with hospitals, medical primary care providers and specialists. Reviewing the documentation requirements to communicate the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with medical entities and having the evidence as a basis for those recommendations. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2018
Current Literature Standards of MRI Spine Interpretation; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine Interpretation of the spine. How to triage a trauma and non-trauma with advanced imaging and document the necessity. We will also cover the basics of MRI Spine Interpretation inclusive of all types of herniations, bulges, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2018
Spine Brain Connection in Pain Pathways; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine The spine-brain connection in managing chronic pain patients. Understanding how chronic pain negatively effects brain morphology and potential pathology as sequella. The role of chiropractic in preventing the loss of gray matter and the most recent evidence as outlined in indexed peer reviewed literature over the last 10 years verifying chiropractic’s role. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2018
Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment; Primary Spine Care 5, The biological, neurological and mechanical mechanisms and pathways from the thrust to the lateral horn and brain connection and how the brain processes the chiropractic spinal adjustment based upon the literature. Care paths of chiropractic and physical therapy from an outcome basis, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2018
Credentials and Knowledge Base; Primary Spine Care 1, The credentials and knowledge based from an academia perspective when cooperatively treating in a collaborative environment inclusive of understanding pathology and mechanical spine issues. Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and MRI Spine Interpretation; Primary Spine Care 1, Integrating Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and MRI Spine Interpretation into a primary spine care model, inclusive of necessity and acquisition protocols. A comprehensive review the latest evidence in documenting mechanical issues. Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Hospital Administration, Triage, Clinical Requirements and Collaborative Relationships with Medical Specialists; Primary Spine Care 1, Understanding hospital and medical specialist's care paths for mechanical spine pathology and integrating the doctor of chiropractic in the hospital and allopathic treatment protocols. Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Contemporary Spine Research and Documentation; Primary Spine Care 1, Central nervous system connection and the thalamus, hypothalamus connection in both ascending and descending central pathways with neuro-endocrine implications that have the mechanisms to be a component of Schizophrenia, Dementia and Alzheimer’s with a linear relationship to the chiropractic spinal adjustment and chronic pain. Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Spinal Trauma Pathology; Primary Spine Care 2, Morphology of healthy and traumatized connective tissue and the permanency implication of adhesions, spinal disc morphology in the healthy and pathological patient as sequella to trauma in relationship to bulges, herniations, protrusions, extrusions and sequestrations. Aberrant spinal biomechanics and negative sequella to trauma. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket, NY, 2018
Utilizing Research in Trauma; Primary Spine Care 2, The ability of your electronic health records to convey tissue pathology while documenting case studies, field experiments, randomized trials and systematic literature reviews, Introducing evidence based macros in documentation to support the literature and necessity of care. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket, NY, 2018
Chiropracitc Evidence; Primary Spine Care 2, Analyzing segmental pathology, adjusting vs. mobilization with cervicogenic headaches, Opioid alternatives and case management of mechanical spine pain based upon outcome studies. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket, NY, 2018
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment Central Nervous System Processing; Primary Spine Care 2, Literature reviews of mechanoreceptor, proprioceptor and nociceptor stimulation of later horn gray matter with periaqueductal stimulation affecting the thalamus and cortical regions with efferent distribution in disparate regions of the body in both pain and systemic stimulation. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket, NY, 2018
Interprofessional Hospital Based Spine Care, Trends in hospital and emergent care in the healthcare delivery system inclusive of policies, hospital staffing and current care paths for mechanical spine issues. Texas Chiroprctic College Graduate Doctoral Program, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2018
Primary Spine Care Qualified, This qualification includes graduate chiropractic education in healthy and traumatically altered spinal morphology inclusive of osseous, connective tissue and neurological structure, function and pathology. This certifies you are qualified in assessing predictive models in spinal biomechanics and devising engineering paradigms for treatment plans to maximize spinal homeostasis in an evidenced based conclusion. In addition, this qualification acknowledges your expertise in triaging the injured and coordinating collaborative care from the trauma through conclusion of rehabilitation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Analysis, This qualification includes graduate chiropractic education in healthy and traumatically altered spinal morphology inclusive of osseous, connective tissue and neurological structure, function and pathology. This certifies you are qualified in assessing predictive models in spinal biomechanics and devising engineering paradigms for treatment plans to maximize spinal homeostasis in an evidenced based conclusion. In addition, this qualification acknowledges your expertise in triaging the injured and coordinating collaborative care from the trauma through conclusion of rehabilitation. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Pathology and Clinical Application, Integrating pathological function based upon the Cartesian system and digital mensuration in developing treatment plans with diagnosed connective tissue failures. Diagnosing corrective vs. clinical management scenarios when considering maximum medical improvement in both the chronic and acute, insidious and traumatically induced patient. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Connective Tissue Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics as Sequella to Trauma, MRI Spine Interpretation, Ordering Protocols & Triaging the Injure, Primary Spine Care 6, The latest research on the 6 ways to age-date disc herniations and bulges from trauma inclusive of disc pathology nomenclature. MRI ordering protocols, inclusive of Dixon format and fat-suppressed images. The neurology and pathology of connective tissue and the sequella of trauma at the biomechanical level leading to bio-neuro-mechanical failure. Contemporary “evidenced-based building blocks” for triaging and in a collaborative environment. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Digitizing, Primary Spine Care 6, Integrating automated mensuration into creating treatment plans and determining maximum medical improvement. A literature-based study of normal vs. abnormal motor until function. Determining ligamentous laxity, alteration of motion segment integrity and pathological stress units and whole person impairments based upon the literature and academic standards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Science of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment and Vertebral Subluxation, Primary Spine Care 6, The literature-based definitions of both the mechanisms the chiropractic adjustment and how it affects the central nervous system in pain pathways and systemic issues that is the arbiter for normal vs. abnormal function. The “physiological mechanisms” of how the chiropractic spinal adjustment affects the peripheral and central nervous systems. Subluxation degeneration/Wolff’s Law will be detailed from a literature perspective combined with the mechanism of subluxation (bio-neuro-mechanical lesion). A literature perspective why “long-term” chiropractic care is clinically indicated as usual and customary to effectuate demonstrable biomechanical changes in the spine. An evidenced-based perspective of why physical therapy is a poor choice for spine as a 1st referral option for any provider inclusive of the literature. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Documentation, Collaboration, and Primary Spine Care, Primary Spine Care 6, An academic basis for documentation that is usual and customary across professions in collaborative care. Maintaining ethical medical-legal relationships based upon Voir Dire and Duabert standards with ensuring a “4-corners” inclusive report. Ensuring Primary Care Status based upon an academic standards. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractc Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, 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. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
MRI History and Physics, 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. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, 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. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, 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. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Spinal Pathology, 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. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Methodology of Analysis, 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. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Clinical Application, 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. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequellae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolesthesis, spinal canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions, nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from an orthopedic, emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical, physical medicine perspective. Certification in MRI Interpretation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian System, The Cartesian Coordinate System from the history to the application in the human body. Explanation of the x, y and z axes in both translation and rotations (thetas) and how they are applicable to human biomechanics. Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the lumbar spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, To utilize whiplash associated disorders in various vectors of impact and whiplash mechanisms in determining pathobiomechanics. To clinically correlate annular tears, disc herniations, fractures, ligament pathology and spinal segmental instability as sequellae to pathobiomechanics from trauma. The utilization of digital motion x-ray in diagnoising normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, Integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis.The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Correlation of the vestibular, occular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine. Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Digitizing and analyzing the cervical spine in neutral, flexion and extension views to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes alteration of motion segment integrity (AMOSI) in both angular and translational movement. Ligament instability/failure/pathology are identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies to analyze pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm. Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the lumbar spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotatioal analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the full spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics as sequellae to trauma in relation to ligamentous failure and disc and vertebral pathology as sequellae. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotatioal analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Connective Tissue Spinal Disc Permanent Pathology, Primary Spine Care 4, Herniated, bulged, protruded and extruded discs, etiology and morphology. Age-dating disc pathology inclusive of Modic changes, piezoelectric effect, Wolff’s Law and radicular clinical presentation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Connective Tissue Pathology and Research, Primary Spine Care 4, Utilization in spinal models considering the opioid abuse and various spinal models in contemporary health care. Care paths for mechanical spine pain and the evidence for conservative chiropractic care, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Lesions and Spine Care, Primary Spine Care 4, Mechanoreceptor, proprioceptor, nociceptor innervation and control of the spinal system with central nervous system action and interaction. The integration of the pain processing network and the HPA Axis (hypothalamus, adrenal and pituitary) with the chiropractic spinal adjustment, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Ethics, Documentation and Research, Primary Spine Care 4, Maintaining ethical Interprofessional relationships based upon an evidenced based practice inclusive of triage, diagnostics and reporting. Creating thorough documentation that reflects your complete findings encompassing descriptive ICD-10 codes and concludes the presence or absence of pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
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. Certification in Head Trauma, Brain Injury and Concussion, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Long Island, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failures inclusive of case histories, clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured. Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequella from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff’s Law. Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, Spinal ligamentous anatomy and research focusing on wound repair, future negative sequelae of abnormal tissue replacement and the resultant aberrant kinematics and spinal biomechanics of the spine. Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, The application of spinal biomechanical engineering models in trauma and the negative sequelae it has on the central nervous system inclusive of the lateral horn, periaqueductal gray matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Triaging the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary complaints. Connective tissue injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential. Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Research Perspectives, The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of biomechanical failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology. Certification in Spinal Trauma Pathology, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Accident Reconstruction: Terms, Concepts and Definitions, The forces in physics that prevail in accidents to cause bodily injury. Quantifying the force coefficients of vehicle mass and force vectors that can be translated to the occupant and subsequently cause serious injury. Certification in Accident Reconstruction, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Long Island, NY, 2017
Accident Reconstruction: Causality, Bodily Injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentation, Factors that cause negative acceleration to zero and the subsequent forces created for the vehicle that get translated to the occupant. Understanding critical documentation of hospitals, ambulance reports, doctors and the legal profession in reconstructing an accident. Certification in Accident Reconstruction, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Long Island, NY, 2017
Accident Reconstruction: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Road Surfaces, The mathematical calculations necessary utilizing time, distance, speed, coefficients of friction and acceleration in reconstructing an accident. The application of the critical documentation acquired from an accident site. Certification in Accident Reconstruction, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Long Island, NY, 2017
Accident Reconstruction: Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, Delta V issues correlated to injury and mortality, side impact crashes and severity of injuries, event data recorder reports correlated to injury, frontal impact kinematics, crash injury metrics with many variables and inquiries related to head restraints. Certification in Accident Reconstruction, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Long Island, NY, 2017
Impairment Rating, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocationa and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. Certification in Impairment Rating Spine and Nervous System, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. Certification in Orthopedic Testing, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine - Part 1, Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. Certification in Orthopedic Testing, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine - Part 2, Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. Certification in Orthopedic Testing, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Lumbar Spine, Integration of lumbar orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. Certification in Orthopedic Testing, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Othropedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. How to integrate orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. Certification in Orthopedic Testing, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular Anatomy, The anatomy and physiology of the brain and how blood perfusion effects brain function. A detailed analysis of the blood supply to the brain and the physiology of ischemia. Certification in Stroke Anatomy & Evaluation for Chiropractors and Manual Medicine Specialists, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Stroke Types and Blood Flow, Various types of stroke identifying ischemia, hypoperfusion, infarct and penumbra zones and emboli. Cardiac etiologies and clinical features as precursor to stroke with associated paradoxical emboli and thrombotic etiologies. Historical and co-morbidities that have etiology instroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. Certification in Stroke Anatomy & Evaluation for Chiropractors and Manual Medicine Specialists, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, FL, 2017
Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Stroke type and treatments performed by vascular specialists. The goals of treatment with the physiology of the infarct and penumbra zones and the role of immediate triage in the primary care setting. Detailing the complications of stroke and future care in the chiropractic, primary care or manual medicine clinical setting. Certification in Stroke Anatomy & Evaluation for Chiropractors and Manual Medicine Specialists, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Clinical Evaluation and Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infratentorial regions, upper and lower motor lesions, cranial nerve signs, spinal cord pathology, motor and sensory pathology and gait abnormalities. Examining genetic and family histories along with dissection risk factors. Stroke orthopedic testing and clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider. Certification in Stroke Anatomy & Evaluation for Chiropractors and Manual Medicine Specialists, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Medical-Legal-Insurance Documentation, Accurate and compliant documentation of history and clinical findings inclusive of functional losses, loss of activities of daily living, duties under duress and permanent loss of enjoyment of life. Prognosing static vs. stable care, gaps in care both in the onset and in the middle of passive care with a focus on detailed diagnosing. The integration of chiropractic academia, the court system and the insurance reimburser’s requirements for complete documentation. Certification in Medical-Legal-Insurance Documentation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Impairment Rating For Disability Evaluation, Impairment Rating of Spine, Pelvis, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Amputation and Medical-Legal Reporting using AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition. Kaplan Seminars, Orlando, FL, 2011
Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Acceleration/Deceleration Trauma and Whiplash Related Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Study, diagnosis and clinical management of whiplash injuries more specifically called Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome, Certification in Diagnosis & Clinical Management of Acceleration/Deceleration Trauma & Whiplash Related Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Spine Reseach Institute of San Diego, Spine Reseach Institute of San Diego, Atlanta, GA, 1997

SELECTED ADVANCED EDUCATION

ImPACT Certified, ImPACT Applications, Inc., 2023.

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

National Spine Management Group, LLC, 2019 - Present
Academy of Chiropractic, Active Trauma Team Member, 2017 - Present
Academy of Chiropractic, 2017 - 2019
Florida Chiropractic Association, 1995 - 2015