Steven Bennett DC, FACO, DAFNI
636 West Broadway, North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Phone: 501-374-1153
Cell: 501-951-1798
Fax: 501-374-6213
stevenbennett@msn.com
http://www.arphysmed.com

 

 

Selected Occupational History

 

Clinic Director, Arkansas Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, North Little Rock, AR November 2000 – present

 

Clinic Director, Bennett Chiropractic Clinic, North Little Rock, AR June 1983 – October 2000

 

Clinical Associate, Price Chiropractic Clinic, Little Rock, AR October 1982 – March 1983

 

EDUCATION and LICENSURE

 

Chiropractic Orthopedist, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Los Angeles, CA, License #1973. 1988 - present

 

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Arkansas, License #992, 1982 – present

 

Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Diplomat of Chiropractic Orthopedics, Los Angeles, CA, 1984 - 1988

 

Palmer Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa 1982

 

Internship, Palmer Chiropractic College Outpatient Facility, Davenport, Iowa 1981 – 1082

 

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Physical Science, Little Rock, AR 1979

 

SELECTED CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

 

Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1982  

 

Certified in the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Los Angeles Chiropractic College, 1984

 

Certified Advance Studies of Cervical and Lumbar Spine, Los Angeles Chiropractic College, 1985

 

Certified Advance Study & Diagnosis of Upper & Lower Extremities, Los Angeles Chiropractic College, 1986 

 

Certified Advance Study in Diagnosis of Orthopedic Evaluation, Physical Therapy and Laboratory Diagnosis, Los Angeles Chiropractic College, 1986

 

Certified Advanced Orthopedic Neurology, Los Angeles Chiropractic College, 1987

 

Certified Independent Medical Examiner/Consultant, 1988  

 

Certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Texas Chiropractic College, 1992  

 

Certified in the Advanced Study and Diagnosis of Whiplash Trauma, Spinal Research Institute of San Diego, Author Croft, DC, FACO, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 1992   

 

Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma, International Chiropractic Association, Dan Murphy, DC, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 1995  

 

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, CA, Author Croft, DC, FACO, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 1999 

 

Certified in Low Speed, Rear Impact Crash Reconstruction by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, CA, Author Croft, DC, FACO, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2001  

 

Certified in the Advanced Study of Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Trauma and Whiplash Related TMJ Disorders by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, CA, Author Croft, DC, FACO, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2001  

 

Advanced Certification in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Motor Vehicular Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration (CAD) Trauma, Author Croft, DC, FACO, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, CA, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2001  

 

Performance of live occupant crash testing determining g-force loading to the vehicle and occupant, vehicle vector dynamics, vehicle crush zones, occupant kinematics and reconstruction. Texas A&M Extension Service, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, CA, Author Croft, DC, FACO, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 1999 and 2001 

 

Granted the title of "Fellow" by the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, 2001  

 

Diplomat, American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners, Nutritional interventions to improve patient’s health while minimizing medications and the potential side effects, 2007 

 

Certified in Advanced Use and Application of Kinesio Taping (CKTP), University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Post Graduate Division, Newport, RI, 2012

 

Clinical certification in Electrodiagnostic Nerve Conduction Testing, Midwest License Renewal, St. Louis, MO, 2013 

 

Certified as a Federal Drug Testing Collection Site, 2013 

 

Certified as a National Registry Medical Examiner, #8720496892, 2013 

 

Diplomat, American Functional Neurology Institute, 2016 

 

Certified, Active Trauma Team Member – Academy of Chiropractic, 2018                                      Trauma qualification through the Academy of Chiropractic involves both medical and chiropractic academia encompassing courses in triage of trauma patients, MRI spine interpretation, spinal biomechanical engineering, spinal trauma pathology, spinal disc and ligament neurology and pathology, accident reconstruction, impairment rating, orthopedic testing, electrodiagnostics; EMG/NCV interpretation, concussion; TBI-mTBI-PTSD testing and diagnosis, and stroke anatomy and evaluation for chiropractors and manual medicine specialists. Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2018

 

Selected Post-Graduate Education

 

Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Clinical indications, physiology, utilization parameters and current methods of assessment. Patient centered approach to Evidenced Based Spine care with a focus on diagnosis, prognosis and triage of the spine pain patient, Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, 1992

 

Clinical Application and Neurology of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex,D. Murphy, DC,Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2003 

 

Complex and Post-Surgical Cases, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2003     

                                                                                               

Digital Motion X-ray, 60 hours of postgraduate study reading and interpreting digital fluoroscopy/digital motion x-ray studies, D. Harshfield, MD and J. Postlewaite, DC, 2003 – 2007

 

Evidence Based Approach to Treatment of Headaches, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2004 

 

Applied Chiropractic Pediatrics, The diagnosis and clinical application of treatment of neuromuscular disorders in Pediatrics, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2004 

 

Advances in Nutrition, Spinal and Joint Manipulation, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation by University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2005 

 

Cardiovascular System Evaluation, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2006 

 

Chiropractic Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology, Neurological disorders in pediatric patients; the etiology and sequella of those illnesses with a focus on neuro-muscular diseases and the efficacy of chiropractic care, along with methodology of care, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2007 

 

Radiology and Orthopedics of Spinal Trauma, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2007 

 

Certified in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2013 

 

Certified Drug and Alcohol Tester and Testing Center, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2008 

 

Nutritional Evaluation and Treatment of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Discopathy, and Prostate Disease, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2008 

 

Digital Fluoroscopy Case Studies and Interpretation with Associated Proton Density MRI Interpretation, D Harshfield, MD, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2009 

 

Anti-Aging Live Long and Prosper, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2010 

 

The Seven Pillars of Health, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2010 

 

No Nonsense Nutrition for Inflammation Reduction, David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2011 

 

Diagnostic Radiology and Regenerative Medicine, David Harshfield, MD, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR 2011  

 

Vitamins, Herbs, Over the Counter Medication and Prescription Drug Interactions, Tony Vertino, DC, PhD, PharmD, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2011 

 

Risk Management, Documentation, communication and referrals in caring for the straight forward to complicated patient, Stephen Savoie, DC, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2011 

 

Understanding Legal Tools, Documentation and understanding of the legal tools utilized in a successful chiropractic practice, Mr. Sam Aston, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2011 

 

Nutrition from a Different Perspective, Dan Murphy, DC, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2012 

 

Silent Obstructions in Optimal Performance, Brian Jensen, DC, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2012 

 

Kinesio Taping Fundamental and Advanced (Parts 1,2 & 3), The utilization of kinesiotaping in the acute, chronic and trauma patient to support the unstable structures of the spine and extremities, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Post Graduate Division, Newport, RI, 2012 

 

EMG/NCV, Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity interpretation, clinical indications, physiology and utilization parameters of the test, J Morris, MS, CNCT, RNCST, Midwest License Renewal, St. Louis, MO, 2013

 

Targeting The Goals of Increasing Energy and Managing Pain and Inflammation, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2013 

 

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Modules I-VI, Examination procedures, medication usage, rules and regulations for the Department of Transportation, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Post Graduate Division, Newport, RI, 2013

 

ICD 10, Medicare, Regulatory Compliance, Coding and Required Documentation, Understanding the use of modifiers, correct coding initiatives and cross coding parameters in documenting treatment accurately,Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

Meridan Graphing Made Easy-Advanced, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

Craniovertebral Junction Anatomy, Kinematic Cervical Spine, CSF Flow Imaging, David Harshfield, MD, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

Evaluation and Management of the Neuromuscular System, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014

 

Advance in Scope for the Chiropractic Profession / Advantages / Disadvantages, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

Pharmacotherapy, Tony Vertino, DC, PhD, PharmD, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

HIPPA Rules and Law, Medical Necessity and Direct Therapeutic Relationship, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

The Role of the Chiropractic Physician in Cancer Treatment, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

The Epidemic of Prostate Cancer, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

Sacral Sprain and Sutural Strain, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2014 

 

Medicare A to Z Made Simple, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2015 

 

Chiropractic Management of Complex Spine Conditions, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2015 

 

American Functional Neurology Institute, Muscular Functional Neurology Level I, II, III and IV, Andy Barlow, DC, DABCN, DAFNI, 2016 

 

Trigenics Institute of Functional Neurology Level 1 Part 1, Myoneural Medicine of the Cervical Spine, Shoulder and Hands, American Functional Neurology Institute, Andy Barlow, DC, DABCN, DAFNI, 2016 

 

The Diagnosis and Management of Internal Disorders, Chiropractic Family Practice, 2016 

 

Advanced Cardio-Metabolic Testing and Clinical Nutrition, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2016 

 

Muscle Testing Including Clinical Applications, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2016 

 

Primary Spine Care Symposium 3 – Inter-professional Spine Care, Clinical analysis of anatomic versus biomechanical spine pain and clinical triage protocols.  Relating current research trends in the Whole Spine Model of patient including normal versus abnormal sagittal curvature in the adolescent and adult spine, pelvic incidence as a parameter for sagittal balance in the human spine and current methods of assessment. Patient centered approach to Evidenced Based Spine care with a focus on diagnosis, prognosis and triage of the spine pain patient, Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville NY 2017

 

Primary Spine Care Symposium 3 – Epidemiology of Spine Pain, Review of the current Centers for Disease Control [CDC} data on the frequency of musculoskeletal pain in the United States population with emphasis on pain of spinal origin.  CDC guidelines on opioid medication were discussed and correlated to persistent pain syndromes.  Research was reviewed showing the importance of managing the spine pain patient properly from the entry point of care with a concentration on maintenance of spinal biomechanics, Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville NY 2017

 

Primary Spine Care Symposium 3- Connective Tissue and Spinal Disc Pathology, The morphology and pathology of connective tissue, inclusive of spinal disc disorders and prognosticating wound repair with permanency implications. Disc bulge, herniation, protrusion and extrusion classifications based upon contemporary literature and how to age-date disc pathology, Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville NY 2017

 

Primary Spine Care Symposium 3- Physiology and Anatomy of Spinal Manual Adjusting, Understanding the role of mechanoreceptors, proprioceptors and nociceptors with facets, ligaments, tendons and muscles in aberrant spinal biomechanics. MRI and imaging studies of decompressing via a chiropractic spinal adjustment of the bio-neuro-mechanical lesion and its effects on the central nervous system both reflexively and supratentorally, Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville NY 2017

 

Primary Spine Care Symposium 3- Medical-Legal Documentation, The contemporary documentation required in a medical-legal environment that is evidenced based and meets the standards of the courts and academia. Utilizing the scientific data to support a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan while meeting the admissibility standards based upon a professional’s credentials. Texas Chiropractic College Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Melville NY 2017

 

Regenerative Medicine, D Harshfield, MD,Regenerative medicine of connective tissue with platelet rich plasma injections with emphasis on the spine, shoulder and knee, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2017

 

Who Is Getting Audited Via HIPPA and OIG and Why, T Talcott, DC, Regulatory threats to a chiropractic practice, overview of compliance, 1557 ACA Transaction Services Act, Federal Fraud, Waste and Abuse, Government Training Certification Requirements, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2017

 

Common Drugs Your Patients Already Take, D Kirchner, Review of very commonly taken medications and their complications, side effects and depletions, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2017

 

Evidenced Based Care in a Collaborative Setting; Primary Spine Care 5A 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 recommendationsAcademy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2018

 

Current Literature Standards of MRI Spine Interpretation; Primary Spine Care 5MRI 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, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, 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 indexed peer reviewed literature over the last 10 years verifying chiropractic’s roleAcademy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, 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 basisAcademy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2018 

Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma PatientAn 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 CityAcademy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

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.Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to CausalityAn 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, 2018

MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma PatientMRI 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, 2018

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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

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 CityAcademy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to CausalityUnderstanding 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

MRI History and PhysicsMagnetic 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, 2018

MRI Spinal Anatomy and ProtocolsNormal 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, 2018

MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal StenosisMRI 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, 2018

 

MRI Spinal PathologyMRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma 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, 2018

 

MRI Methodology of AnalysisMRI 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, 2018

 

MRI Clinical ApplicationThe 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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/BulgesMRI 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, 2018

 

MRI Interpretation of Lumbar HerniationsMRI 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. 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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

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.  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, 2018

 

Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound RepairTriaging 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, 2018

 

Spinal Trauma Pathology, Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal KinematicsSpinal 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, 2018

 

Spinal Trauma Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc NomenclatureThe 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, 2018 

 

Spinal Trauma Pathology, Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc PathologyThe 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, 2018 

 

Spinal Trauma Pathology, Clinical Grand RoundsThe 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, 2018

 

Spinal Trauma Pathology, Research PerspectivesThe 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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

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. 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, 2018

 

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. 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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

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. 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, 2018

 

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. 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, 2018

 

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion, Differentially diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury vs. traumatic brain injury and the clinical and imaging protocols required to conclude an accurate diagnosis for head trauma. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctorial Division,Long Island, NY, 2018

 

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 CityAcademy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 

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 CityAcademy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 

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 CityAcademy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 

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 CityAcademy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 

Impairment RatingThe 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, 2018

 

Medical-Legal-Insurance DocumentationAccurate 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 

Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and TriageIntegration 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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular AnatomyThe 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. 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, 2018

 

Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Stroke Types and Blood FlowVarious 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, 2018

 

Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care ProviderStroke 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, 2018

 

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, 2018

 

Interprofessional Hospital Based Spine CareTrends in hospital and emergent care in the healthcare delivery system inclusive of policies, hospital staffing and current care paths for mechanical spine issues. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 

Documenting Trauma and Non-Trauma Cases & Triaging Disc Pathology, Triage, care and collaboration for herniated, bulged, protruded, extruded and fragmented spinal discs. Compliant documentation of evaluation and management of new and established patients inclusive of chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, past-family-social histories with case management protocols and the required elements. Clinically coordinating treatment with subjective complaints, clinical findings and diagnosis for each encounter.  Cleveland University-Kansas City Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 

Radiography Criteria and Evaluation of MRI Pathology Review. Evaluating x-ray and MRI images and developing diagnostic reports. Evaluating radiology and MRI pathology and its clinical significance, appropriate referral, advanced imaging and treatment protocols. Review of case studies. Continuing education approval by the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Fort Smith, AR, 2018

 

Module #1:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony, Report writing for legal cases, the 4 corners of a narrative and documenting damages with understanding defense medical documentation and consistent reporting of bodily injuries, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #2:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony, Part 2Understanding report writing and the types of medical reports required for court inclusive of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with requirements of reporting causality and permanency, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #3:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct TestimonyOrganizing your documentation and understanding all collaborative documentation and how it fits into your diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planUnderstanding the nuances of the functional losses of your patients related to their bodily injuries, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #4:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 2Utilizing demonstrative documentation in direct examination and communicating the results of your care concurrently with the written documentation and reporting an accurate diagnosis for all images, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #5:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 3The evaluation, interpretation and reporting of collaborative medical specialists results and concluding an accurate diagnosis inclusive of all findings and reviewing all images to ensure an accurate diagnosis, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #6:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 4Determining and documenting disabilities and impairments inclusive of loss of enjoyment of life and duties under duress and the evaluation and validation of pain and suffering, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #7:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Cross Examination TestimonyReporting your documentation factually and staying within the 4 corners of your medical report and scope of practice inclusive of understanding how your credentials allow you to report your documentation, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #8:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, A Documentation Relationship Between the Doctor and LawyerThe level of organization required in a medical-legal case that accurately reflects the bodily injuries of your patients and the time constraints in rendering an accurate report, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #9:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Report Writing and Preparing for a Legal CaseReviewing the facts of the case inclusive of your documentation, the defense medical examiner, medical specialists and the attorney to ensure accurate and consistent reporting, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018 

 

Module #10:

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Report Writing and Preparing for a Legal CaseCreating demonstrative evidence, visuals of your patient's bodily injuries inclusive of x-rays, MRI's, CAT Scans and electrodiagnostic findings, the spinal biomechanics of herniated disc with ipsilateral findings and contralateral symptomatology, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, PACE approved of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2018

 

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering AnalysisUnderstanding spinal motor units as it relates to the Cartesian system and normal vs. pathological movement. Analyzing normal coupling functions of the spine in relations to gait and pelvic biomechanical function and determining stress units and standards of deviation of segmental dysfunction. Interpreting mensuration lines and block analysis beyond standards of deviation in spinal motor dysfunction about connective tissue failure.  Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018

 

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Pathology and Clinical ApplicationIntegrating 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 injureThe latest research on the 6 ways to age-date disc herniations and bulges from trauma inclusive of disc pathology nomenclature. MR 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 u201cevidenced-based building blocksu201d 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 Digitizingintegrating 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 SubluxationThe 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 u201cphysiological mechanismsu201d of how the chiropractic spinal adjustment affects the peripheral and central nervous systems. Subluxation degeneration/Wolffu2019s Law will be detailed from a literature perspective combined with the mechanism of subluxation (bio-neuro-mechanical lesion). A literature perspective why u201clong-termu201d 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 CareAn 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 u201c4-cornersu201d 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    

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatically Induced Cervical Central Canal Stenosis – Case review of traumatically induced acute cervical intervertebral disc extrusion with superior migration resulting in severe central canal stenosis and spinal cord impingement.  A detailed review of physical examination findings, neurological evaluation, MRI images and surgical triage.  Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY 2019

 

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Biomechanical Pathology Secondary to Cervical Fusion – Case review of traumatically induced cervical and lumbar spine.  Prior cervical fusion C4-7 with review of plain film radiographs, MRI studies and neurological evaluation.  Biomechanical assessment revealed significant compensation in lumbar spine secondary to cervical disc herniation and grade 2 ligament injury above the prior fusion. Modic 2 changes on lumbar spine MRI.  Care plan, interprofessional documentation and patient centered education.  Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY 2019

 

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatically Induced Biomechanical Pathology with Secondary Underlying Multi-Level Cervical Intervertebral Disc Herniation – Case review of traumatically induced biomechanical pathology in the cervical spine in the absence of pre-existing degenerative change and ligament laxity.  Review of underlying multi-level acute intervertebral disc herniation and clinical correlation to patient presentation.  T1, T2 and STIR MRI review of acute intervertebral disc herniation in both sagittal and axial planes outlining correlation to radiologist report and electrodiagnostic findings. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY 2019

 

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Interprofessional Management of Cervical Instability and Traumatic Brain Injury –Case review of traumatically induced cervical spine grade 2 ligament tear with associated underlying degenerative disc disease and traumatic brain injury.  MRI review and discussion of axonal shearing findings on advanced imaging, evidenced based triage to neurology concussion clinic and documentation.  Clinical correlation to pre-existing electrodiagnostic evidence.  Surgical co-management of anatomical and biomechanical pathology with post-op follow up, focus on interprofessional communication.  Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY 2019

 

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – T11 Spinal Fracture – a case review of traumatically induced T11 vertebral body fracture post motor vehicle collision.  A detailed review of patient history, neurologic examination, plain film radiographs and advanced imaging studies were discussed.  Comparison of Modic 1 and Modic 2 changes on T1 and T2 weighted MRI were reviewed, discussed and comparted to plain film images and CT scan images.  Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed.  Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019      

 

MRI Spine Interpretation and ProtocolsContemporary acquisition protocols including slice thicknesses and sequences inclusive of the ordering process. Interpretation of axial, sagittal and coronal views in T1, T2 and stir views inclusive of the disc, spinal cord, extra-dural and intra-dural pathology. Academy of Chiropractic, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Long Island, New York, 2019      

 

Ethics and Medical CollaborationHaving referral relationships with emergency rooms, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists, neurologists, neuroradiologist and medical primary care providers based upon clinical dilemmas that processed after a thorough history, examination and imaging if clinically indicated to conclude diagnostic dilemmas. Utilizing evidence-based protocols and acquisition of images and treatment pathways, collaborating with medical specialists and primaries to conclude and accurate treatment plan. Academy of Chiropractic, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Long Island, New York, 2019

 

Documentation in a Medical – Legal and InsurancesConstructing and concluding an E&M (99202-99205) report that accurately reflects the history, clinical findings and management of trauma cases that concurrently meets the needs of both the carriers in the courts and ethical relationship that concurrently matches the standards of both contemporary academia requirements and a contemporary literature-based standard. Academy of Chiropractic, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Long Island, New York, 2019

 

How G-Forces Relate to the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck:

The physics of the auto accident, including G forces and the effects of impact. A review of the variables in the mechanisms of the side, rear, front and oblique impacts and the forces that can be transferred to the occupants of the vehicle causing damage to the occupants. Parker College of Chiropractic – Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL 2019

 

Significance of Spinal Anatomy and Tissue Damage to the Delicate Structures in Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The anatomy of the cervical spine, including the role of mechanoreceptors, proprioceptors and nocieceptors in the function of the spine. How the ligaments, tendons, facets and discs respond to the impact and the damages that are caused. Parker College of Chiropractic – Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL 2019

 

Diagnosing Concomitant Injuries in the Presence of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The injuries that accompany the CAD that cause permanent impairment to the spine. The concomitant injuries include: AOMSI, Uncinate Process Fractures, MTBI, Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome and Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency. An overview of the diagnostic testing required for diagnosis and evaluation. Parker College of Chiropractic – Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL 2019

 

Understanding AMA Guides in the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The AMA Guidelines for the diagnosis of AOMSI (Alteration Of Motion Segment Integrity). In-depth analysis of the ligamentous structures of the cervical spine, traumatically induced, with focus on the 4 main ligaments that are damaged in a cervical-acceleration-deceleration injury of the head and neck. Employing the exact requirements for the AMA Guides for Permanent Impairment Ratings. Parker College of Chiropractic – Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – 14 mm Cervical Disc Herniation with Spinal Cord Compression– A case review of traumatically induced 14 mm acute cervical intervertebral disc extrusion with inferior migration resulting in severe right lateral canal stenosis, foraminal stenosis and spinal cord impingement.  A detailed review of physical examination findings, neurological evaluation, MRI images and surgical triage was presented.  Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed.  Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019.

 

Optimizing Health in a Toxic World, Daniel Murphy, DC. Identifying the primary healthcare issues in America today. The 8 essential factors/habits that improve health,reduce the risk of health problems and provider intervention. The importance of mechanical integrity, mechanical neurology, reducing inflammation and fibrosis. The importance of mitochondria, free radicals and ATP in health and disease. The biphasic nature of laser photon therapy, wavelengths, amperage, penetration, secondary and primary physiological influences. Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2019

 

Xray and MRI of the Cervical spine, Lumbar spine, pelvis, hip, knee and foot/ankle: Case study approach to evaluating radiographs of these regions of the body followed by MR imaging. There is emphasis on the appropriate treatment protocol utilizing orthotics, criteria of referring for MRI based on radiograph and clinical findings, review of MR anatomy and terminology, a more in-depth lecture on MRI. Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatic Disc Bulge and Associated Grade 2 Ligament Injurya case review of traumatically induced cervical spine traumatic bulge of the intervertebral disc with concomitant grade 2 ligament injury was presented.  Detailed anatomy and morphological presentation of normal and degenerative intervertebral disc presentation was demonstrated and reviewed.  Review of morphological differences between disc bulge, disc herniation and disc protrusion were presented.  Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 ligamentous sprains were reviewed and discussed. Radiographic analysis and objectification of grade 2 sprain was presented and its correlation to the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5th edition was reviewed. Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed.  Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatic Cervical Disc Herniation and Associated Sternum Fracture – a case review of traumatically induced multi-level cervical disc herniation with associated Grade 2 Ligament Injury rated as sub-threshold.  Review of case history, physical examination findings, plain film radiographs, cervical spine MRI and bone scan.  Radiographic analysis and objectification of grade 2 sprain was presented and its correlation to the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5th edition was reviewed.Review of the purpose, function and positive findings on bone scan was reviewed and demonstrated using patient’s fractured sternum.Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed..Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY 2019

 

Documentation, Carrier Mandates and How They Guide ER Referrals, arena.  Ensuring complete documentation in the evaluation and management process for both the initial and re-evaluation processes.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Thoracic Intervertebral Disc Herniation with Subsequent Four Level Spinal Fusion T6-T10 – case review of multilevel intervertebral disc herniations in the thoracic spine with clinical correlation to mechanism of injury, physical examination findings, neurological examination and range of motion analysis.Differential diagnosis of facet syndrome, thoracic radiculopathy and discogenic pain including structural innervation of surrounding tissues and intervertebral discs with referral pattern was reviewed and discussed.  Subsequent failure of chiropractic care and rehabilitation leading to multilevel thoracic spinal fusion was demonstrated and reviewed.  Plain film radiographs and MRI evaluation of the thoracic spine sagittal and axial images in T1, T2 and STIR was demonstrated and clinically correlated to objective findings and subjective complaints.Interprofessional referral and documentation was outlined and discussed. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY 2019.

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Compensatory Lower Back Pain Due to T2 Biomechanical Pathology case review of spinal biomechanical engineering study in the care plan of non-responsive lower back pain. Review of medical care plan, epidural steroid injections and past medical history. Patient centered approach to full spine assessment in non-responsive chronic lower back pain with associated primary spinal mechanical lesion identified in upper thoracic spine. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Differentiating Pre-existing vs Causally Related Spinal Injury using MRI – case review of traumatic injury to the cervical spine with underlying pre-existing traumatic injuries.  Physical examination, neurological and orthopedic testing was clinically correlated to mechanism of injury, plain film radiographs and MRI studies.  Comparison of T1, T2 and STIR views were reviewed in relation to intervertebral disc bulge, intervertebral disc herniation, Modic 1, Modic 2 and Modic 3 changes.  Comparative review of causally related versus pre-existing changes was demonstrated.  Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

 

Trends in Spinal TreatmentManagement of spinal care for mechanical spine issues from hospitals and medical specialists to trauma qualified chiropractors based upon published outcomes. Utilizing imaging studies in spinal biomechanics, pain models and clinical outcomes to determine a conclusive diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan for triaging in a collaborative environment.  Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Neurology of Spinal BiomechanicsUnderstanding spinal biomechanics and the neurotransmitters required for homeostasis. The interconnected role of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioreceptors and Mechancoreceptors in maintaining sagittal and axial alignment in the presence of mechanical pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

MRI Age-Dating of Herniated DiscsThe literature, academic and clinical standards to age-date herniated discs. The clinical correlation the pain patterns with advanced imaging finings of bone edema, and bone spurs based upon the Piezoelectric effect for remodeling, high signal on T2 weighted images, Vacuum Discs and disc heights in determining the time frames of the etiology of spinal disc pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Creating Ethical Collaborative and Medical-Legal RelationshipsUnderstanding the timely triage necessities based upon clinical and imaging outcomes, and the documentation required for collaborative physicians to continue care. Ensuring that the documentation is complete, reflective of services rendered, and clear for third party consideration in an admissible format to be considered in a medical-legal environment. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Central Innervation of Spinal Biomecinacal EngineeringUnderstanding the lateral and ventral horn’s innovations of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioreceptors and Mechancoreceptors, and the pathways through the spinal thalamic tracts through the periaqueductal region, the Thalamus into the Occipital, pre-frontal, sensory and motor cortexes and then efferently back through the Thalamus to disparate regions in creating spinal homeostasis. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Identifying Spinal Pathology of MRIUtilizing T1, T2, STIR, and Gradient studies in determining myelomalacia, intra and extra-dural tumors, and systemic disease patterns affecting the spinal cord. When to use contrast post-operatively in identifying discal structures vs. adhesions in postoperative advanced imaging. MRI Interpretation of herniated, circumferential bulges, focal bulges, protruded, extruded, comminuted, sequestered and fragmented discs. When to consider a neurosurgical consultation based upon the correlation of imaging and clinical findings. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Computerized Mensuration of Spinal Biomechanical PathologyUnderstanding 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 PathologyUtilizing 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 RelationshipsCreating 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 CodingEnsuring 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 Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Traumatic Cervical Disc Herniation with Pre-existing Cervical Spinal Fusion  a case review of traumatically induced multi-level cervical disc herniation with below a pre-existing spinal fusion.  Review of case history, physical examination findings, plain film radiographs, cervical spine MRI with particular attention paid to osteophyte and modic changes.  Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed focusing on acute versus chronic spinal injury.  Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Clinical Diagnosis of Traumatically Induced Intervertebral Disc Injury versus Pre-Existing Disc Bulge in the Cervical Spine – case review of pre-existing cervical spine degenerative disc disease, myomalacia and spinal cord compression with superimposed central canal stenosis due to overlying traumatically induced cervical disc herniation.  Discuss of Modic 1 changes and acute injury with associated foraminal canal stenosis and acute intervertebral disc herniation. Causality related to mechanism of injury, physical examination presentation and analysis of bodily injury was presented.   Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Innervation Patterns and their Clinical Application of the Spinal Meninges and the Intervertebral Discs – a detailed review of spinal cord anatomy both in sagittal and axial sections with particular attention being paid to the three covering layers.  Analysis of the structure, function and sensory innervation of the dura mater [aka the thecal sac], arachnoid mater and pia mater.  Discussion of the sensory innervation of health and degenerative intervertebral discs was presented and outlined. Causality related to mechanism of injury, physical examination presentation and analysis of bodily injury was presented.   Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Spinal Primary and Secondary Biomechanical Pathology – a case review of objectification of spinal biomechanical pathology utilizing a Whole Organ Model of the human spine.  Discussion of adjacent region mechanical dysfunction and clinical diagnosis utilizing sagittal and coronal plan data.  Interprofessional communication both verbally and through proper evidence-based documentation was emphasized and discussed focusing on acute versus chronic spinal injury. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Clinical Diagnosis and Interprofessional Management of Thoracic and Lumbar Post-Traumatic Compression Fractures – 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

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Anatomical vs Mechanical Sources of Spine Pain in the Spine Pain Patient – 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 Grand Rounds – Morphological versus Etiological Description of Intervertebral Disc Pathology in the Human Spine – case analysis outlining morphological descriptions of the human spine including desiccation, herniation, extrusion and bulge.  Outline and presentation of annulus fibrosis, nucleus pulposus and pain fiber innervation of both healthy and degenerative intervertebral discs was presented. Analysis of injury causation and its relation to MRI findings was detailed.  MDR Consulting, Buffalo, NY, 2019

 

Clinical Grand Rounds – Clinical and Advanced Imaging Presentation of Myelomalacia - Case review of the clinical presentation of spinal cord pathology, specifically myelomalacia.  Discussion of the progressive and degenerative nature of the pathology and interprofessional triage and communication was emphasized. Pathological reflexes including Hoffman’s sign, Tromner’s sign, Inverted Supinator Sign and Plantar Response was reviewed, discussed and presented as part of a comprehensive physical examination.  Comparison of plain film radiographs, CT and MRI analysis of spinal cord pathology was presented.  Pre and Post-surgical biomechanical diagnosis and conservative care was outlined. MDR Consulting, Buffalo, NY, 2019

 

Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based Standard, Utilizing clinical findings in conjunction with advanced imaging and electrodiagnostic findings in managing collaborative relationships with medical specialists. Applying a literature standard to care to ensure conservative care as the first option. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY 2020

 

Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based Standard, Managing spinal related cases based upon MRI findings of herniations, bulges, protrusion, extrusions (comminuted and fragmented) utilizing thin-sliced acquisition protocols. When to consider ordering T1, T2, Short Tau Inversion Radiant, proton density and Dixon sequencing for spinal related pathology, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY 2020

 

Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based StandardCreating literature-based documentation inclusive of history and a clinical examination that encompasses causality, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans. Ensuring the whole person impairment ratings are consistent with contemporary literature, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY 2020

 

Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based StandardSpinal biomechanical engineering models related to pathobiomechanics and literature-based standards in creating an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Determining impairment ratings based upon alteration of motion segment integrity utilizing motion-imaging, and creating demonstrable evidence for continued treatment plans, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY 2020

 

Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based StandardUtilizing clinical findings in conjunction with advanced imaging and electrodiagnostic findings in managing collaborative relationships with medical specialists. Applying a literature standard to care to ensure conservative care as the first option. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based Standard, Managing spinal related cases based upon MRI findings of herniations, bulges, protrusion, extrusions (comminuted and fragmented) utilizing thin-sliced acquisition protocols. When to consider ordering T1, T2, Short Tau Inversion Radiant, proton density and Dixon sequencing for spinal related pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based StandardCreating literature-based documentation inclusive of history and a clinical examination that encompasses causality, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans. Ensuring the whole person impairment ratings are consistent with contemporary literature. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Chiropractic as the First Option for Spine, A Literature-Based StandardSpinal biomechanical engineering models related to pathobiomechanics and literature-based standards in creating an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Determining impairment ratings based upon alteration of motion segment integrity utilizing motion-imaging, and creating demonstrable evidence for continued treatment plans. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Documentation, MRI Necessity and Trends in Spinal Treatment Protocols, Correlating history and a thorough clinical evaluation in determining the necessity for x-ray and MRI evaluations in the trauma and non-trauma patient. Considering whole spine patho-biomechanics in formulating treatment plans and long-term supportive care. Documentation requirements in transitioning from telemedicine to in-office care.  Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

A Quick Solution Based on Your Documentation & Clinical Excellence, Utilizing your documentation to accurately reflect the Evaluation and Management code billed. Inclusive of a complete current, past history, previous care, and a full review of systems. The management of post-traumatic cases in a collaborative environment in a literature-based standard. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

A Quick Solution Based on Your Documentation & Clinical Excellence, A case study of managing a patient where the MRI was inaccurate based upon literature standards and the collaboratively working through a system in triaging an extruded disc patient from psychological support to appropriate surgical care. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

 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, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

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, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

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, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing: This 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, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

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, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Diagnosing and Case Management, The requirements for diagnosing based upon in an initial evaluation and management encounter ranging from a 99202 – 99205 that includes comorbidities, non-musculoskeletal, and sequellae to injury diagnosis. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY , 2020

 

Diagnosing and Case Management, The requirements for diagnosing imaging inclusive of static x-rays, biomechanical x-rays, and MRI. Documenting the clinical findings of disc bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion, and fragmentation. Coding, diagnosing, and documenting individual treatment encounters in the clinical setting. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY , 2020

 

Pathobiomechanics and Documentation, CPT Coding Guidelines for Initial and Established Patients with particular attention paid to Patient History, Review of Systems, Social and Family History, Physical Examination, and Medical Decision making.  Specific differences in coding levels and required elements for a 99202-99203-99204-99205. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University  Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Using Documentation and Ethical Relationships, Pathways to improve coordination of care, and interprofessional communication with collaborating physicians.  Maintaining ethical relationships in the medical-legal community through documentation and communication of demonstrable diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University  Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Clinical Application, History of clinical biomechanics with an emphasis on the diagnosis and management of spine pain of mechanical/functional origin.  Evidence-based symptomatic vs. asymptomatic parameters using peer-reviewed medical index literature. Computerized mensuration analysis of spinal biomechanical pathology. Comparison of demonstrable spinal biomechanical failure on imaging to clinical evaluation and physical examination. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University  Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Clinical Grand RoundsCase reviews utilizing E/M, MRI, and x-ray mensuration report to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Common diagnosis requiring interprofessional collaboration with a discussion of diagnostic dilemmas and proper communication methods. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University  Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Pathobiomechanics and DocumentationCPT Coding Guidelines for Initial and Established Patients with particular attention paid to Patient History, Review of Systems, Social and Family History, Physical Examination, and Medical Decision making.  Specific differences in coding levels and required elements for a 99202-99203-99204-99205. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University  Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Using Documentation and Ethical Relationships, Pathways to improve coordination of care, and interprofessional communication with collaborating physicians.  Maintaining ethical relationships in the medical-legal community through documentation and communication of demonstrable diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University  Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Clinical Application, History of clinical biomechanics with an emphasis on the diagnosis and management of spine pain of mechanical/functional origin.  Evidence-based symptomatic vs. asymptomatic parameters using peer-reviewed medical index literature. Computerized mensuration analysis of spinal biomechanical pathology. Comparison of demonstrable spinal biomechanical failure on imaging to clinical evaluation and physical examination. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University  Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Clinical Grand RoundsCase reviews utilizing E/M, MRI, and x-ray mensuration report to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Common diagnosis requiring interprofessional collaboration with a discussion of diagnostic dilemmas and proper communication methods. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University  Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

 

Documentation, Demonstrative and Compliance, Elements of Evaluation and Management codes 99202-99203-99204-99205, inclusive of complexity of management and time components. Demonstrative documentation of spinal-related pain generators; spinal cord, thecal sac, myelomalacia, spinal nerve root insult, connective tissue, recurrent meningeal nerves. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2021 

 

2022 Trends in Spinal HealthcareAnalyzing evidenced-based spinal healthcare trends in both utilization and necessity and understanding the marketplace.  The use of evidenced-based demonstrative documentation in reporting treatment pathways in triaging spinal pathobiomechanics. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

MRI Spine Clinical Case Grand RoundsClinical case review of MRI’s including sagittal, axial, T1, T2, STIR, and proton density sequences. Identified will be the vertebrate, spinal cord, discs, nerve roots, thecal sac, posterior longitudinal ligament, epidural veins, and fat saturation pulses. Pathology will include bulges, herniations, protrusions, extrusions, myelomalacia, cord edema, and Schmorl’s nodes. Learn how to collaborate effectively with radiologists, neuroradiologists, and neurosurgeons on the clinical findings.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy vs. Medical Case Management and OutcomesAnalysing evidence-based outcomes in triaging non-anatomical lesions. The analysis of neuro-biomechanical pathological lesions defines primary spinal lesions and removes the dogma of non-specific back pain. Managing collaborative relationships with medical primary providers and specialists in clinical practice. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

MSK Extremity Radiological Interpretation, Utilizing both MRI and x-ray in identifying via x-ray and advanced imaging extremity instabilities from ligamentous, osseous or neoplastic derangement.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Demonstrative Narrative and Evaluation and Management Report WritingEffectively creating demonstrative medical-legal documentation and meeting the needs of the courts, and making your "4-Corner" (narrative) report to build your reputation as an evidence-based provider. The step-by-step minutiae of building a report, accomplishing report writing timely and effectively by understanding the regulatory and administrative rules. Learn how to educate the lawyer on bodily injury through evidence-based demonstrative reporting.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Ligament/Connective Tissue Physiology and PathologyMaster-Class in ligaments; anatomy, physiology, vascularization, neurological innervation, tissue repair and how they all relate to clinical practice.  Ligament pathology correlating to the mechanisms of patho-neuro-biomechanical lesions (vertebral subluxation complex). Also, how ligaments play a critical role in the chiropractic spinal adjustment and in defining the chiropractic spinal adjustment mechanisms. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Stroke Evaluation and Risk Factors in the Chiropractic PracticeDiagnosing, triaging, and documenting headaches, migraines, and vascular incidents (stroke) in the primary provider's office. Imaging protocols based upon history and clinical presentation will be presented, along with analyzing imaging findings in determining the etiology. There will be an extensive question and answer session following the instructional presentation.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Age-Dating Herniated Discs and TraumaAge dating herniated discs and trauma is a critical skill for an expert in spine. It combines the clinical skills of interpreting X-ray, MRI, and other imaging modalities with a clinician's understanding of joint pathology. This level of expertise is critical when collaborated with other physicians or working in the medical-legal environment as an expert. Age dating pathology is also central to creating a prognosis on your patient's recovery and must be evidence-based in rationale. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Clinical Grand Rounds in Spinal Biomechanics, Case reviews utilizing E/M, MRI, and x-ray mensuration report to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Common diagnosis requiring interprofessional collaboration with a discussion of diagnostic dilemmas and proper communication methods. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Neurosurgical Grand Rounds, A clinical discussion of collaborating with neurosurgeons on spinal cord and spinal nerve root co-morbidities. Triaging cases with herniated, protruded, extruded, fragments discs and differentially diagnosing tethered cord, syringomyelia, traumatic Schmorl’s Nodes, Myelomalcia, spinal cord edema, vacuum disc and other intra, and extra-dural lesions. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Chiropractic Management and Treatment Planning, utilizing Symverta biomechanical assessments was reviewed. The methods to determine improvement in stability and biomechanical balance as well as co-management with medical specialists was reviewed. Identification of the biomechanical primary lesions and compensations associated with the structural compromise was reviewed. 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, 2022 

 

The Future of Neurology Now Next Generation Neurological Treatment, Integration and Prevention, to understand how cellular receptors and various treatment techniques alter neurological function. The concept of diagnosis, management and treatment along with documentation and outcome assessment with proven techniques. Genetic responses, antibody testing and basic serological testing for diagnostic parameters. Treatment factors such low level laser treatment, nutrition, receptor-based therapy and joint mobilization are supportive to establish function as it pertains to correction of the physiology noted as pathological on diagnostic testing. Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2022.

 

Chiropractic Diagnosis and Management of Acute Spinal Ligament Injury – Review of the ligament injury thresholds, methods of diagnosis utilization of SITR pulse Sequence MRI as the gold standard for evaluating the age of and pathophysiology was discussed and presented. Biomechanical assessment of hypermobility associated with ligament laxity was presented along with the specific ligament involved in the clinical picture. When and how to triage to medical specialist was reviewed. Review of the four columns of vertebral architecture was detailed. 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, 2022 

 

Chiropractic Diagnosis and Management of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis – A review of the ligament, biomechanical and neurologic implications of a degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis was presented. The methods to determine stability and co-management with medical specialists was reviewed. Identification of the biomechanical compensations associated with the structural compromise was reviewed. 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, 2022 

 

Imaging, Case and Strain/Sprain ReportingDocumentation, and coding for x-ray and MRI reports, and patient education. Connective tissue pathology as sequella to trauma and diagnosing of ligament laxity and strain-sprain in conjunction with biomechanical lesions of the human spine. The demonstrative reporting of spinal biomechanical lesions and the subsequent creation of treatment plans. Academy of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2022

 

2022 Trends in Spinal HealthcareAnalyzing evidenced-based spinal healthcare trends in both utilization and necessity and understanding the marketplace.  The use of evidenced-based demonstrative documentation in reporting treatment pathways in triaging spinal pathobiomechanics. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

MRI Spine Clinical Case Grand RoundsClinical case review of MRI’s including sagittal, axial, T1, T2, STIR, and proton density sequences. Identified will be the vertebrate, spinal cord, discs, nerve roots, thecal sac, posterior longitudinal ligament, epidural veins, and fat saturation pulses. Pathology will include bulges, herniations, protrusions, extrusions, myelomalacia, cord edema, and Schmorl’s nodes. Learn how to collaborate effectively with radiologists, neuroradiologists, and neurosurgeons on the clinical findings.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy vs. Medical Case Management and OutcomesAnalysing evidence-based outcomes in triaging non-anatomical lesions. The analysis of neuro-biomechanical pathological lesions defines primary spinal lesions and removes the dogma of non-specific back pain. Managing collaborative relationships with medical primary providers and specialists in clinical practice. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

MSK Extremity Radiological Interpretation, Utilizing both MRI and x-ray in identifying via x-ray and advanced imaging extremity instabilities from ligamentous, osseous or neoplastic derangement.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Demonstrative Narrative and Evaluation and Management Report WritingEffectively creating demonstrative medical-legal documentation and meeting the needs of the courts, and making your "4-Corner" (narrative) report to build your reputation as an evidence-based provider. The step-by-step minutiae of building a report, accomplishing report writing timely and effectively by understanding the regulatory and administrative rules. Learn how to educate the lawyer on bodily injury through evidence-based demonstrative reporting.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Ligament/Connective Tissue Physiology and PathologyMaster-Class in ligaments; anatomy, physiology, vascularization, neurological innervation, tissue repair and how they all relate to clinical practice.  Ligament pathology correlating to the mechanisms of patho-neuro-biomechanical lesions (vertebral subluxation complex). Also, how ligaments play a critical role in the chiropractic spinal adjustment and in defining the chiropractic spinal adjustment mechanisms. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Stroke Evaluation and Risk Factors in the Chiropractic PracticeDiagnosing, triaging, and documenting headaches, migraines, and vascular incidents (stroke) in the primary provider's office. Imaging protocols based upon history and clinical presentation will be presented, along with analyzing imaging findings in determining the etiology. There will be an extensive question and answer session following the instructional presentation.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Age-Dating Herniated Discs and TraumaAge dating herniated discs and trauma is a critical skill for an expert in spine. It combines the clinical skills of interpreting X-ray, MRI, and other imaging modalities with a clinician's understanding of joint pathology. This level of expertise is critical when collaborated with other physicians or working in the medical-legal environment as an expert. Age dating pathology is also central to creating a prognosis on your patient's recovery and must be evidence-based in rationale. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2021

 

Clinical Grand Rounds in Spinal BiomechanicsCase reviews utilizing E/M, MRI, and x-ray mensuration report to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Common diagnosis requiring interprofessional collaboration with a discussion of diagnostic dilemmas and proper communication methods. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University- Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2022

Chiropractic Diagnosis of Ligament Injury to the Upper Cervical Region, The methods and tools to determine injury to the Occipital-Atlanto and Atlanto-Axial ligaments were presented. Correlation to mechanism of injury and medical legal reports were reviewed. The AO standards for spinal instability was presented. 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, 2022 

 

Chiropractic Diagnosis and Management of Cervical Spine Disc Herniation.  Differential diagnosis of acute disc injury vs chronic disc herniation was reviewed. Co-management with medical specialist was also reviewed. A discussion of available pain management procedures as also presented. 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, 2022

 

Chiropractic Diagnosis and Management of Lumbar Spine Disc Herniation. Differential diagnosis of acute disc injury vs chronic disc herniation was reviewed. Co-management with medical specialist was also reviewed. A discussion of available pain management procedures as also presented. 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, 2022 

 

Interprofessional Collaboration, including co-management, triage, and referral to medical specialists along with record keeping and documentation sharing with pain management and surgical specialties was reviewed. Clinical indications for surgical consultations were presented. 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, 2022

 

The long-term clinical outcomes of chronic hypermobility due to ligament laxity was reviewed.  Potential interventions and their expected outcomes were presented. 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, 2022 

 

Chiropractic diagnosis of acute disc and ligament injury and the tools necessary for accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning. Ethical and accurate medical legal reporting was also reviewed. 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, 2022

 

Imaging, Case and Strain/Sprain ReportingDocumentation, and coding for x-ray and MRI reports, and patient education. Connective tissue pathology as sequella to trauma and diagnosing of ligament laxity and strain-sprain in conjunction with biomechanical lesions of the human spine. The demonstrative reporting of spinal biomechanical lesions and the subsequent creation of treatment plans. Academy of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2022

 

Spinal Biomechanics and Anatomical Pathology Grand RoundsChiropractic Diagnosis and Management of Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries, A review of the ligament, biomechanical and neurologic implications of a chronic cervical spine conditions, age dating cervical spine pathology and acute cervical spine injury including cervical spinal cord edema. The methods to determine stability and co-management with medical specialists was reviewed. Identification of the biomechanical ligament injury associated with the structural compromise, disc herniation with traumatic annular fissures and triage for neurosurgical consultation was reviewedACCME 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, 2022

 

2023 Demonstrative Documentation RequirementsAnalyzing the requirements in anatomical diagnostic imagery to communicate spinal pathology. Integrating technology, clinical findings, and advanced graphic tools to communicate a diagnostic conclusion.  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, 2022

 

 

MRI Spine Advanced Clinical Case Grand RoundsClinical case review of MRI including intra and extra-dural findings inclusive of the disc and vascular anatomical lesions. Differentially diagnosing central cord lesions, and spinal cord vascular lesions in both acute trauma and degenerative presentations.  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, 2022

 

 

Non-Specific Spine Pain, Chiropractic and OutcomesAnalyzing neuro-biomechanical pathological lesions defines primary spinal lesions and removes the dogma of non-specific back pain. Creating evidence-based demonstrative documentation in the creation of treatment plans. 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, 2022

 

 

Spinal Tumor MRI Interpretation, Diagnosing and DocumentingEpendymoma, Astrocytoma, Hemangioblastoma, Lipoma, Meningioma, Neurofibroma, Schwannoma, Myxopapillary Ependymoma. 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, 2022

 

 

Demonstrative Narrative and Evaluation and Management Report Writing, Clinical record-keeping, why write clinical notes, the importance of context, what to include in a clinical note, tips for better clinical documentation, basic legal considerations, open clinical notes, how to keep documentation efficient. 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, 2022

 

 

Age-Dating Ligament/Connective Tissue Physiology and Pathology, Utilizing pain patterns, the high signal in the annulus, high signal outside the annulus, Modic changes, disc height, vacuum disc, sclerosis, Phirrman rating, facet edema, and previous MRIs to determine the chronicity of pathology., Master-Class in ligaments; anatomy, physiology, vascularization, neurological innervation, tissue repair, and how they all relate to clinical practice.  Ligament pathology correlating to the mechanisms of patho-neuro-biomechanical lesions (vertebral subluxation complex). Also, how ligaments play a critical role in the chiropractic spinal adjustment and in defining the chiropractic spinal adjustment mechanisms. 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, 2022

 

 

Clinical Grand Rounds in Biomechanics, Digitizing, and Advanced Imaging: Case reviews concluding and accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan utilizing evidence-based instrumentation and algorithmsUsing demonstrative reporting of case findings to collaborate with co-treating physicians. 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, 2022

 

 

Medical-Legal DocumentationA documentation discussion on meeting the requirements of the courts, carriers, and licensure boards in complete and accurate reporting. Ensuring the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan are demonstratively documented. 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, 2022

 

DeFlame Your Patients with Diet and SupplementsThe expression of chronic inflammation secondary to sugar, flour, and refined oils consumption leading to hyperglycemia to cytokine release and endotoxemia. How chondrocytes, pancreas beta cells, endothelial cells and immune cells create inflammation when exposed to sugar and flour calories. How gut bacteria augment the diet-induced inflammatory state, normal gut floral balance, small intestine bacterial overgrowth, and bacteria endotoxins. The DeFlaming process through lifestyle, stress management, sleep, and exercise. The DeFlaming process through diet with the standard and ketogenic deflame diet. Nutritional changes to deflame with vitamin D, magnesium, fish oil, anti-inflammatory botanicals, proteolytic enzymes, and probiotics. Clinical application affecting autism through material inflammation, fetal inflammation, and modulatory nutrients. The clinical findings through the physical examination and laboratory markers. How clinical application affects immune health. Effects of obesity and hyperglycemia on the immune cell population and function. Clinical application of how metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and atherosclerosis affects disc herniation and discogenic pain.   The effects of gut health and metabolic syndrome on depression and anxiety. Clinical application of how aging is affected with an anti-inflammatory diet and a pro-inflammatory diet. How various conditions are affected due to chronic inflammation and how those conditions can change with an anti-inflammatory diet and anti-inflammatory supplements. Continuing education approval by the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2023.

 

Introduction to Natural Primary Care.  The integrative practitioner in the diagnosis, evaluation, and proper manage a spectrum of disorders.  The introduction and principles of natural primary care include understanding the patient and common primary care conditions of the head, neck, chest, thoracic, abdomen, pelvis region, and extremities. Case studies were also reviewed with integration and implementation plans.  Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2023.

 

Reimbursement Guidelines and Documentation, Advanced documentation based on clinical and testing findings that correlate to Evaluation and Management Guidelines. Evidence-Based necessity parameters for considering spinal imaging and electrodiagnostic testing. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Coding and Care PlanningICD -10, and CPT cross-coding requirements form the acute stage through rehabilitation, including home care. The documentation of passive vs. active care in chronic and trauma case management. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023 

 

Coding and Care Planning with Spinal Biomechanical PathologyThe documentation of short and long-term care, including demonstrative validation or spinal pathology in the clinical setting. Connective tissue pathological mechanisms in chronic and traumatic etiology. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

The Safe Use of X-Ray in a Clinical SettingUtilizing the guidelines created by the American College of Radiology and the evidence in the scientific literature for case management involving x-ray. Understanding the standards for safe radiation exposure when creating a demonstrative spinal biomechanical diagnosis and ruling out anatomical pathology. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spinal Anatomy, Protocols and Disc Pathology, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Degeneration and annular fissures of discs in both trauma and non-trauma patients and the biochemical properties of joints in age dating pathology. Disc bulges from degenerative and sequela to osseous issues, herniation pathology and protrusion, extrusion, migrated and sequestered variations. Clinical scenarios as sequela to disc and pre-existing pathologies. 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

 

MRI Spine InterpretationHerniated, bulged, extruded, protruded, sequestered and degenerative discs. The morphology of a pathological disc vs. normal morphology and the sequences required including T1, T2 and STIR for all spinal regions. Modic 1-2-3 changes detailed and the traumatic relationship. 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

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsInterpretation sequencing of STIR, T1, T2, Axial and Sagittal acquisitions. Landmarks, physics, and literature-based definitions of disc and osseous pathology, Visualizing, diagnosing, and documenting cervical and lumbar anatomy vs. pathology. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsVisualizing, diagnosing, and documenting lumbar spine sequencing, disc herniations, neural canals, cauda equina, conus medullaris, nerve sleeves, canal stenosis grading, and vertebral width vs. height in determining segmental remodeling. Diagnosing thecal sac abutment, central canal root compression and ligamentum flava involvement. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsCase study visualizing, diagnosing, and documenting cervical spine sequencing, disc herniations, neural canals, cauda equina, conus medullaris, and vertebral width vs. height in determining segmental remodeling. Identifying the Pons, Occipital junction, and spinal cord to identify Chiari 1 malformations. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsVisualizing, diagnosing, and documenting lumbar spine sequencing, disc extrusion type herniations, neural canals, cauda equina, conus medullaris, spondylolisthesis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, disc degeneration, neural canal and central root compressions, central canal stenosis. Varices vs. herniations, and multiple level disc pathology with biomechanical failures. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand Rounds, Visualizing, diagnosing, and documenting cervical spine sequencing, disc extrusion type herniations, neural canals, disc degeneration, thecal sac compression, central canal stenosis, cord displacement, reversal of cervical curve, Chiari 1 malformation. Identifying spinal biomechanical failure in MRI sequencing, with visualizing ligamentous pathology as cause for failure. Differentially diagnosing recent vs. older trauma based upon edematous signal in T1, T2, and STIR images. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsVisualizing, diagnosing, and documenting  cervical spine sequencing, multiple disc extrusion type herniations, vertebral remodeling, intradural tumor displacing the spinal cord visualized in T1, T2, and STIR sequences, neural canal stenosis, disc degeneration, thecal sac compression, central canal stenosis, cord displacement, reversal of cervical curve, Chiari 1 malformation, and identifying of inferior brain structures. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsVisualizing, diagnosing, and documenting 1) improper sequence acquisitions invalidating interpretation 2) incomplete study invalidating interpretation 3) visualizing, diagnosing, and documenting  lumbar spine sequencing, multiple disc extrusion type herniations, vertebral remodeling, multiple thecal sac compressions, neural canal stenosis, disc osteophyte/ridging complex, central canal stenosis, spondylolisthesis. Identifying the spleen, liver, kidneys, inferior vena cava, and psoas musculature on imaging. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsVisualizing, diagnosing, and documenting cervical spine sequencing, cervical spondylosis, pathological spinal biomechanics, reversal of lordotic curve, and vertebral width vs. height in determining segmental remodeling, central herniation, thecal sac compression of the cord, identifying tongue, epiglottis, hyoid cartilage, pharynx, thyroid. Reviewing fat saturation sequences for osseous metastatic tumors and advanced degeneration. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsVisualizing, diagnosing, and documenting lumbar spine sequencing, degenerative disc disease, nerve root sleeve abutment, far lateral herniations vs. bulges, normal vs. dissected inferior vena cava aneurism, epidural fat as a space occupying lesion, facet arthropathy and edema, hypertrophy of ligamentum flava, and pseudo disc at the S1-S2 level. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

MRI Spine Clinical Grand RoundsVisualizing, diagnosing, and documenting cervical spine sequencing utilizing T1 weighted images for pathology, inclusive of advanced degeneration and tumor detection. STIR in a fat saturated image for ligamentous pathology inclusive of the posterior longitudinal, ligamentous flava and interspinal ligaments. Normal clivus and odontoid for cerebellar tonsil location. Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) flow and the utilization of the spinal cord’s central canal for CSF transport. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education in conjunction with The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Spinal Biomechanics and Anatomical Pathology Grand Rounds. The long-term clinical outcomes of chronic LBP with hypermobility due to ligament laxity was reviewed with evidenced based literature.  Potential interventions and their expected outcomes were presented. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Ja, Buffalo, NY, 2023cobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division

 

Spinal Biomechanics and Anatomical Pathology Grand Rounds. The concept of whole person impairment was reviewed.  The utilization of the AMA Guides to Permanent Impairment and how to accurately determine the appropriate percentage as also reviewed.  A comparison of the 5th and 6th edition of the AMA guides was reviewed. 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 and Anatomical Pathology Grand Rounds.The diagnosis of acute spinal ligament injury and the resulting segmental hypermobility was discussed and reviewed. The chronic sequela of untreated biomechanical pathology was also reviewed. 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.

 

Primary Spine Care 15: Advanced MRI and X-Ray Documentation in Clinical PracticeInterpreting and utilizing X-ray and MRI findings in creating demonstrative documentation. Advanced identification of spinal disc lesions, herniations, bulges, protrusion, extrusion, and fragmentations through computer graphics. Identification and demonstrative documentation of vertebral motor unit pathology and reporting demonstratively using computer graphics. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023.

 

Primary Spine Care 15; Advanced MRI Interpretation in Clinical PracticeUtilization of thin slice acquisitions with T2 Fat suppressed, STIR, proton density, T1 and T2 sequencing for advanced identification of spinal disc lesions, herniations, bulges, protrusion, extrusion, and fragmentations. Better visualization of intradural and extradural lesions, neoplasms, and infections. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023.

 

Primary Spine Care 15; Ethics in Clinical Practice, Ethical, collaborative relationships with medical PCPs and specialists using advanced documentation and accurate reporting of imaging and advanced imaging. Creating a collegial relationship when conflicts arise in concluding accurate diagnosis to allow consensus and the evidence to determine final diagnosis. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023.

 

Primary Spine Care 15; Spinal CAT Scan InterpretationUnderstanding the utilization of CAT Scan slicing and the reformatting when using bone and soft tissue windows. Correlating MRI to CAT Scan creates an unclear conclusion to render a complete image of the morphology of the indeterminate pathology. Understanding the physics of CAT Scan and the radiation levels with different types of CAT Scan technology.  Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023.

 

Primary Spine Care 15; Connective Tissue/Strain Sprain PathologyUnderstanding the morphology and physiology of connective tissue at the cellular and extra-cellular levels in building a foundation to understanding the function and interaction of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bones, Identifying connective tissue pathology and the repair process with a foundation of r permanent aberrant sequella. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023.

 

Primary Spine Care 15; Advanced Spinal Biomechanical EngineeringUnderstanding the concepts of normal vs. pathological movement of vertebral motor units in accurately concluding diagnosis on biomechanical pathology when considering excessive motion. An evidence-based approach to determining translation, angular deviation, and rotations beyond pathobiomechanical limitations in the spine. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023.

 

Primary Spine Care 15; Trends in Spinal CareAn evidence-based approach to concluding accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan, Eradicating the non-specific back pain dogma utilizing X-ray digitizing based on literature standards, Creating treatment plans with identifying the primary spinal lesions using evidence-based tools. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023.

 

Primary Spine Care 15; Documentation in Clinical PracticeUnderstanding and including all historical elements; current history, past history, family history, and social history when documenting a 99201, 99202, 99203, 99204, and 99205. The application of time as the prime element as per Medicode in coding examinations and re-examination with face to face, review of records and the time necessary to document in an electronic health record. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023.

 

Forensic Documentation-Report WritingReport writing in a medical-legal case inclusive of causality, bodily injury, persistent functional loss and restrictive sequela from trauma. Demonstratively documenting bodily injury utilizing models, graphs and patient image of x-ray and advanced imaging. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023     

 

Forensic Documentation- Demonstrative DocumentationDemonstratively reporting spinal biomechanical failure and spinal compensation. How in a medical-legal environment to ethically report pre-existing injuries vs causally related current injuries and what is permissible in a legal proceeding. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Forensic Documentation- Reporting Direct OpinionsCauality, bodily injury and persistent functional losses documented and reported in a medical-legal environment as your direct opinion. Avoiding hearsay issues to ensure ethical relationships. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Forensic Documentation- Initial, Final and Collaborative Reporting, Preparing demonstrative documentation in a medical-legal case ensuring that you are familiar with all other treating doctor’s reports. Correlating your initial and evaluation and management (E&M) report and your follow-up E&M reports with the narrative upon maximum medical improvement documenting continuum of care.  Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Forensic Documentation- Qualifications and Preparation of Documentation, How to prepare your documentation for courtroom testimony and ensuring your qualifications are documented properly on an admissible, professional curriculum vitae. How to include indexed peer-reviewed literature in medical-legal documentation,  Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Forensic Documentation- Reporting Patient History and Credentials ,Preparing patient history in a medical-legal case based upon your initial intake forms and understanding the work, social, academic, household and social activities of your patient. Understanding and explaining your doctoral and post-doctoral credentials in the courtroom.  Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Forensic Documentation- Reporting Chiropractic Care and Injured AnatomyPreparing demonstrative documentation in a medical-legal case to report the bodily injuries of your patients , inclusive of loss of function and permanent tissue pathology.  Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Forensic Documentation- Reporting Temporary vs. Permanent IssuesPreparing documentation in a medical-legal case ensuring that you can communicate permanent vs. temporary functional losses and permanent vs. temporary tissue pathology. How to maintain and explain ethical relationships in medical-legal cases, Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Forensic Documentation- Reporting Bodily InjuryHow to report bodily injury and functional losses as supported by your credentials in a medical-legal case. Clinically correlating causality and permanent tissue pathology as sequela to trauma, Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Forensic Documentation- Record Review and Documentation ReportingHow to report records of collaborative treating doctors and communicating your scope of practice in the management of your case. How to ethically report your role as a doctor in medical-legal cases, Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2023

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the ShoulderIdentifying normal anatomy on both MRI and x-ray, inclusive of osseous, connective tissue, and neurological structures. Identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic etiologies of osseous derangement. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the Shoulder, Identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic changes vs. benign and metastatic Tumors. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the ElbowIdentifying normal anatomy on both MRI and x-ray, inclusive of osseous, connective tissue, and neurological structures, identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic etiologies of osseous derangement. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic changes vs. benign and metastatic Tumors. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the WristIdentifying normal anatomy on both MRI and x-ray, inclusive of osseous, connective tissue, and neurological structures, identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic etiologies of osseous derangement. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic changes vs. benign and metastatic Tumors. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the HandIdentifying normal anatomy on both MRI and x-ray, inclusive of osseous, connective tissue, and neurological structures, identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic etiologies of osseous derangement. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic changes vs. benign and metastatic Tumors. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the HipIdentifying normal anatomy on both MRI and x-ray, inclusive of osseous, connective tissue, and neurological structures. Identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic etiologies of osseous derangement. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the Hip, Identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic changes vs. benign and metastatic Tumors. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the KneeIdentifying normal anatomy on both MRI and x-ray, inclusive of osseous, connective tissue, and neurological structures. Identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic etiologies of osseous derangement. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the Knee, Identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic changes vs. benign and metastatic Tumors. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the HandIdentifying normal anatomy on both MRI and x-ray, inclusive of osseous, connective tissue, and neurological structures, identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic etiologies of osseous derangement. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic changes vs. benign and metastatic Tumors. 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

 

Extremity MRI & Xray Interpretation of the FootIdentifying normal anatomy on both MRI and x-ray, inclusive of osseous, connective tissue, and neurological structures, identifying fractures in the adult and pediatric cases. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic etiologies of osseous derangement. Differentially diagnosing various arthritic changes vs. benign and metastatic Tumors. 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

 

SELECTED MEDICAL TEACHING/ LECTURING/ CONSULTING

 

Instructor, Ethically Overcoming Fraudulent Insurance Tactics, The delay-deny-defend tactics carried out by insurance companies and how a healthcare provider can ethically overcome these fraudulent tactics, whiplash injuries, documentation of ligament injuries, DMX case studies and interpretation, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2009

 

Instructor, Overcoming Bias and Prejudice of Low Speed Car Crash Injuries, Duties of the doctor to treat, document and educate, rules when treating PI patients, duties of the attorney, the enemy of PI cases, anatomy of an injury, dynamics of a crash and DMX studies, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2011

 

Instructor, Reporting of PQRS, Resources, Questions and Answers, 2013 codes and measurements, Reporting of PQRS, documentation of deficiencies, resources for documentation of PQRS, questions and answers, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2013

 

Instructor, Neurofeedback, What Is Neurofeedback, The conditions treated with special emphasis on PTSD, anxiety and depression, United States National Guard at Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, AR, 2016

 

Instructor, Nutritional Influences On Brain Health, The effects nutrition has on Alzheimer’s Disease, ADD/ADHD, maternal and pediatric health, stroke risk and concussion, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2017

 

Clinical Instructor, Stroke Anatomy and Evaluation for ChiropractorsThe 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.  The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infra tentorial 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 clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider. Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2019

 

Clinical Instructor, Stroke Anatomy and Evaluation for ChiropractorsThe 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.  The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infra tentorial 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 clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider. Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Little Rock, AR, 2020

 

SELECTED LEGAL EDUCATION & INSTRUCTING

 

Instructor, Everyone Deserves The Dignity Of A Proper Diagnosis, The mechanism of injury, lesion occurrences and diagnosis concerning connective tissue injuries, imaging options, and read options for abnormal translational and angular motion of the spine, Continuing education approval for the Arkansas Bar Association, Little Rock, AR, 2015

 

Selected Awards and Scholarships  

 

Professional Grant by State of Arkansas, 1979 

Palmer Public Clinic, selected as Head Intern, 1981 

PI TAU DELTA honor society fraternity,1981  

Graduated Magna Cum Laude honors from Palmer Chiropractic College,1982  

Certificate of Merit for Superior Clinical Proficiency as a Senior Intern,1982  

Selected as one of the “Outstanding Young Men in America”, National Committee on Community Service US Jaycees,1985  

Selected as Who's Who in South and Southwest,1988/89 

Selected as Who's Who in the World,1991/92 

Selected as outstanding Alumni President for the Southern 

Region, Palmer Chiropractic College,1993  

Selected as Who's Who in America and listed in the US Registry, 1994/95  

Recognized by Palmer Alumni Association for Outstanding Student Recruitment,1994  

Selected to the Governors of Chiropractic, 1999 

Voted “Best of The Best Chiropractor”, 2010, North Little Rock Times Readers 

Voted “Best of The Best Chiropractor”, 2012, Arkansas Democrat Gazette  

“Patients’ Choice Award” Winner, 2015, Open Care

 

Selected Professional Affiliations  

 

Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni Association, 1985 -1997

American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists, 1988 - 2008 

Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, 2000 - present  

Arkansas Pain Society, 1998

Arkansas Chiropractic Society Member, 2000 – present

Board of Directors Arkansas Chiropractic Society, 2012 to present 

Chairman of Membership Arkansas Chiropractic Society, 2012 to 2014 

Vice President Arkansas Chiropractic Society, 2012 to 2014 

President Arkansas Chiropractic Society, 2014 to present 

Elected as President of the Palmer Alumni Association of Arkansas, 1992-1996  

Chairman of the Central District of the Arkansas Chiropractic Association, 1984 - 1985  

Governors of Chiropractic, 2004 - 2012 

Doctors with a Heart, 1986 - 1994  

Kid's Day America, 1992 - 1994 

Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2007 – 2008

Kinesio-Taping Association International, 2012 – 2013

Arkansas Surgical Hospital - Outpatient Medical Staff privileges, 2015 – present

St. Vincent Hospital – Outpatient Medical Staff privileges, 1995 – present 

Baptist Hospital – Outpatient Medical Staff privileges, 1990 – present

Academy of Chiropractic, 2017- present

Academy of Chiropractic - Active Trauma Team Member, 2018 - present

 

Selected Publications  

 

"Cervical Spondylolisthesis", February 1991, Journal of Chiropractic, American Chiropractic Association.  

Editor, "North Little Rock Health Online", a local online health magazine, 2001 – 2005

“Screenings Can Prevent Falls”, December 2007, Aging Arkansas, Vol. 20, No. 12, Aging Arkansas Foundation 

“Some Dizziness Easily Corrected”, January 2008, Aging Arkansas, Vol. 21, No. 1, Aging Arkansas Foundation 

   

SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE

Lions Club, North Little Rock, Member 1986 - 1988

North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Member 1984- 1990, 2004 - 2012, Board of Director 2006 - 2011

 

Selected Talks/Lectures/Presentations

               Southwestern Bell                              Business Network International 

               Rands Food Distribution                    Arkansas Chiropractic Society 

               Lions Club                                          Retired Federal Employees 

               Rotary Club                                        Kiwanis Club 

               Arkansas Running Club                     Coulson Oil Company 

               Dallas Humble, Inc.                            Federal Government Employees 

               Doctors Financial Services                 AT&T 

               Men and Women's Groups                 Ben E. Keith Corporation 

               Attorney Groups                                 Ball and Stewart 

               Channel 7 "Daybreak"                        Cabot School District 

            Benton School District                        Arkansas Bar Association Annual Convention Seminar