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William Bucur DC

16995 W Greenway Rd., Ste 102, SURPRISE, AZ, 85388

Phone: 623-433-8895

Cell: 623-698-7771

Fax: 623-455-8759

innatefamily@yahoo.com

http://www.surpriseazchiro.com

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Clinic Director/Staff Chiropractor, Greenway Cotton Chiropractic, Surprise, Arizona, 2006 – Present

Clinic Directory/Staff Chiropractor, Innate Family Chiropractic, Shelby Township, Michigan, 2001 - 2006

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Arizona, License # 7713, 2007 – Present

Doctorate of Chiropractic, Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2000

Internship, Logan University Dept of Health Sciences, Chesterfield, Missouri, 1998 – 2000

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 2000

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 2000

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2000

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1999

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1999

Bachelor of Science in the study of Biology and Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, 1994-1997

CERTIFICATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND DIPLOMATES

Trauma Qualified – Cleveland University, Kansas City, 2021 – Present

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION

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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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 diagnosing normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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, ocular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithms in analyzing a spine. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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 rotational 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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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 rotational 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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, 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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, 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. 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. Cleveland University Kansas City, 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, 2023

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, dislocation and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Overview: This section is an in-depth overview of traumatic brain injury in concussion. It discusses that all brain injuries are traumatic and dispels the myth of a “mild traumatic brain injury.” Also, this covers triage protocols and the potential sequela of patients with traumatic brain injuries. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Part 1: This section discusses gross traumatic brain injuries from trauma and significant bleeding with both epidural and subdural hematomas. There are numerous case studies reviewed inclusive of neurosurgical intervention and postsurgical outcomes. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Part 2: This section continues with multiple case studies of gross traumatic brain injuries from trauma requiring neurosurgical intervention and also discusses recovery sequela based upon the significance of brain trauma. This module also concludes with concussion protocols in traumatic brain injury short of demonstrable bleeding on advanced imaging. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing: This section covers concussion etiology and cognitive sequela where gross bleeding has not been identified on advanced imaging. It discusses the significance of electroencephalogram testing in determining brain function and pathology (if present). This module also covers the understanding of waveforms in electroencephalogram testing in both normal and abnormal scenarios. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing Pathological Results: This module covers amplitude, conduction and conduction delays as sequela to traumatic brain injury to diagnose concussion and traumatic brain injury in the absence of gross bleeding and advanced imaging. This section covers electroencephalograms and event-related potentials which measures the brain response that is a direct result of specific sensory or motor events. It is a stereotype electrophysiological response to a stimulus and provides a noninvasive means of evaluating brain function. In this module multiple case studies are discussed with ensuing triage protocols pending the results. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, New York, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, New York, 2023

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 grey matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, New York, 2023

Spinal Trauma Pathology, Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequelae from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff’s Law. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, New York, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, New York, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, New York, 2023

Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular Anatomy, The anatomy and physiology of the brain and how blood perfusion affects brain function. A detailed analysis of the blood supply to the brain and the physiology of ischemia. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, 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, 2023

Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Anatomy and Physiology of Electrodiagnostics: An in-depth review of basic neuroanatomy and physiology dermatomes and myotomes to both the upper and lower extremities and the neurophysiology of axons and dendrites along with the myelin and function of saltatory for conduction. The sodium and potassium pump’s function in action potentials. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2023

Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Part 1: Nerve conduction velocity testing, the equipment required and the specifics of motor and sensory testing. This section covers the motor and sensory NCV procedures and interpretation including latency, amplitude (CMAP) physiology and interpretation including the understanding of the various nuances of the wave forms. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2023

Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Part 2: Compound motor action potentials (CMAP) and sensory nerve action potentials (SNAP) testing and interpretation including the analysis and diagnosis of the wave forms. It also covers compressive neuropathies of the median, ulnar, and posterior tibial nerves; known as carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes. This section offers interpretation algorithms to help understand the neurodiagnostic conclusions. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2023

Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Needle Electromyogram (EMG) Studies: The EMG process, inclusive of how the test is performed and the steps required in planning and electromyographic study. This covers the spontaneous activity of a motor unit action potential, positive sharp waves and fibrillations. The insertional activity (both normal and abnormal), recruitment activity in a broad polyphasic presentation and satellite potentials. This covers the diagnosing of patterns of motor unit abnormalities including neuropathic demyelinated neuropathies along with acute myopathic neuropathies. This section also covers the ruling out of false positive and false negative results. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2023

Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Overview of EMG and NCV Procedures, Results, Diagnoses and Documentation. The clinical incorporation of electrodiagnostic studies as part of a care plan where neuropathology is suspected. It also covers how to use electrodiagnostics in a collaborative environment between the chiropractor as the primary spine care provider and the surgeon, when clinically indicated. This section covers sample cases and health conclude and accurate treatment plans based upon electro-neurodiagnostic findings when clinically indicated. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Normal Morphology and Tissue Damage, Connective tissue morphology, embryology and wound repair as sequalae to trauma. Full components of strain-sprain models and permanency implications with wound repair and osseous aberration with aberrant structural integrity. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Spinal Biomechanics and Disc Pathology, Disc pathology as sequella to trauma; herniation, extrusion, protrusion, sequestration and how the spinal unit as one system creates homeostasis to balance the pathology. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Neurological Innervation, The peripheral and central innervation of the disc and spinal ligaments of the dorsal root ganglion, spinal thalamic tracts, periaqueductal gray areas innervating the Thalamus and multiple regions of the brain. The efferent neurological distribution to disparate areas of the spine creates homeostasis until tetanus ensues creating osseous changes under the effect of Wolff's Law. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023 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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwannoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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-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. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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 spondylolisthesis, 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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2023

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2022

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 of how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of "risk factors" in spinal injury. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2022

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2022

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2022

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-Electronystagmography (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols, and clinical indications for the trauma patient. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2022

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. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2022

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 kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2022

Documenting Clinical Findings and Diagnosis, Correlating clinical findings with x-ray and advanced imaging to conclude and accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. The utilization of demonstrative documentation in diagnostic testing to visualize pathology in the trauma and non-trauma case. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2022

Personal Injury 209, Diagnostic Imaging and Case Management, X ray modality assessment and management of common cases in chiropractic practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2022

Personal Injury 206, Post-Injury Case Management, Handling the Injured Patient in Motor Vehicle Accidents.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2022

Personal Injury 203, Handling the Injured Patient in Motor Vehicle Accidents. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2022

Documentation 168, The Secrets of Chiro-Compliant Coding, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2022

Documentation 164, Compliance with Federal Guidelines for Timed Physical Medicine Procedures, Coding for Compliancy of Modalities in Modern Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2022

Personal Injury 202, Handling the Injured Patient in Motor Vehicle Accidents. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2021

Laser 207, Get Back in the Game Body Recalibration through Laser Therapy, Modern Laser Therapy Protocols for the Chiropractor.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2021

Documentation 167, The Life Cycle of a Patients Chart, Coding and Documentation for Compliancy in Modern Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2021

Documentation 163, Documenting for Medical Necessity of Manual Therapies, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2021

Documentation 162, Regs and Risk Management with Maintenance Care, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2021

God Documentation 201-204, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Surprise, AZ, 2020

Neurology 117, Neuropathy Management – Part 1, Neuropathy and its relationship to clinical significance in a Chiropractic office.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Management of Common Conditions 201, Lumbar Disc Management I, Managing Common Conditions in Modern Chiropractic Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Boundary Training 104, touch and the Doctor Patient Relationship, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Biomechanics 216, Focus on the Forefoot, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Biomechanics 215, Pedograph Use and Interpretation, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Biomechanics 214, A Closer Look at Foot Types, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Boundary Training 103, Sexuality and the Doctor Patient Relationship, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Documentation 158, ICD-10, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Documentation 160, ICD-10: Navigating the Coding Maze, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2015

Nutrition 110, Female Nutrition – Osteoporosis, Pregnancy and Lactation, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Grand Rounds 202, Neck and Upper Back Conditions, Common Conditions of the Neck and upper Back Found in Modern Chiropractic Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Documentation 157, Clinical Documentation, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Biomechanics 220, Common Cycling Injuries Related to Bike Fit, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Biomechanics 213, A Closer Look at Gait Analysis, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Biomechanics 212, Case Studies in Gait Analysis: The Rearfoot, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Biomechanics 211, Case Studies in Gait Analysis: Focus on the Short Leg, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Biomechanics 210, Running vs. Walking – Key Differences in Gait Analysis, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Biomechanics 209, Focus on the Hip, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2014

Ortho 102, Posture: Biomechanics and Control, Relation to Injuries, Biomechanical Principles for the Modern Chiropractic Office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Nutrition 112, Obesity – Calculations, Body Composition, Diet and Exercise, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Nutrition 108, Herbal Therapies III, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Nutrition 107, Herbal Therapies II, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Nutrition 106, Herbal Therapies I, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Nutrition 105, Nutritional Treatment for Hypertension, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Other CV Conditions, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Nutrition 104, Nutritional Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Nutrition 103, Antioxidants, Vitamin E. Silymarin, Magnesium and Whole Grains, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Nutrition 102, Blood Lipids, Probiotics and the Effects of Bromelain and Tea Tree Oil, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Documentation 157, Clinical Documentation, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Boundary Training 102, Gender, Power and the Doctor Patient Relationship, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2013

Intro to Hormones 101A, Overview of all hormones with Special Focus on Estrogen Dominance, Metabolic Syndrome, Adrenal Fatigue, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2012

Ethics for Professionals 104, Ethics of Confidential Information, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2012

Ethics for Professionals 103, The Analysis of Ethical Problems in Professional Life, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2012

Ethics for Professionals 102, Ethical Problems, Ethical Distress and Ethical Dilemma’s, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2012

Ethics for Professionals 101, Morality and Ethics in Professional Practice, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2012

Documentation 150, Importance of Basic Record Keeping Requirements, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2012

Boundary Training 101, Gender Roles and Traits, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2012

Nutrition 151, Physiological Response to the modern Food Industry, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2011

Nutrition 115, Clinical Detoxification: Part I, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2011

Nutrition 101, Resistance Exercise and Lipoprotein, and the Effects of Boswelia and Green Tea, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2011

Ethics 101, Ethical Communications, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2011

Ethics 102, The Ethics of The Doctor/patient Connection – Getting it Right!, Medicolegal Issue in Modern Chiropractic Practice.OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2011

Documentation 153, Documenting Bodily/Personal Injury Cases, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2011

Spinal Decompression 101, Science and Clinical Application, The Application of Spinal Decompression in Modern Chiropractic Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2010

Physical Therapy 101, The Application of Physical Therapeutic Principles in Modern Chiropractic Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2010

Nutrition 208, The Antiaging Foods; Fish, Fruits and Vegetables and Garlic, Nutrition and its Role in a Modern Chiropractic office. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2010

MRI 101, Basic Principles of MRI Imaging as it Relates to the Lumbar Spine, The Application of MRI Technology in Modern Chiropractic Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, Surprise, AZ, 2010

Documentation 155, Documentation, EMR’s and Outcome Assessment, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2010

Documentation 101, Documentation and Insurance Protocols Related to Medical Record Keeping, Billing and Coding, Coding for Compliancy in Modern Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2010

Chiropractic and Pregnancy 205, Preventing Birth Trauma with Proper Pre-Natal Care, Pregnancy and it’s Importance in Health and Wellbeing. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2010

Acupuncture 101, History and Philosophy of Acupuncture, Ancient Principles of Acupuncture and How it Relates to Modern Chiropractic Practice. OnlineCE ChiroCredit, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Surprise, AZ, 2010

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

International Neuropathy Association, Member, 2018 – Present

International Disc Education Association, Member, 2018 – Present

Arizona Association of Chiropractic, Member at Large, 2013 – Present

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

Certificate of Merit-Outstanding Academic Achievement, Logan University of Health Sciences, 2000