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CERVICOGENIC HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2 This course reviews the clinical presentation of cervicogenic headache, proposed diagnostic criteria, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and methods of diagnostic evaluation. Guidelines for developing a successful multidisciplinary pain management program using medication, physical therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment, other non pharmacologic modes of treatment, and anesthetic interventions are also presented. CONDITIONS OF THE DISC PART 1 - Credit Hours: 1 This course will begin with a detailed discussion on the functional anatomy of the disc. This will include disc innervation, disc nutrition and structural composition. The course will continue with a discussion on the basic interpretation of MRI. CONDITIONS OF THE DISC PART 2 - Credit Hours: 1 This course will begin with a short review of the basic aspects of MRI. The discussion will then continue with a detailed analysis of disc herniations and normal disc aging. CONDITIONS OF THE DISC PART 3 - Credit Hours: 1 This is the last installment of a three part series. It will include a review of normal disc aging, a discussion on the differences between normal disc aging and degenerative disc disease, internal disc disruptions, and nerve in growth. NEUROPLASTICITY PART 1: A BASIC OVERVIEW - Credit Hours: 1 The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence based review of the theory of neuroplasticity and how its effect on our nervous system. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the theory of neuroplasticity. NEUROPLASTICITY PART 2: BRAINWAVES ARE A WINDOW TO THE BRAIN - Credit Hours: 1 The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence based review of the role of brain wave patterns in the process of creating neoplastic changes.  This course will provide Chiropractors with information on brain wave patterns and neuroplasticity. NEUROPLASTICITY PART 3: THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP - Credit Hours: 1 The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence-based review of the role of role of sleep in the process of creating neuroplastic changes. This course will provide Chiropractors with information on role of sleep and neuroplasticity. NEUROPLASTICITY PART 4: THE EFFECTS OF SUBLUXATION AND STRESS ON THE BRAIN - Credit Hours: 1 The purpose of this course is to aid the Chiropractic Profession by providing Chiropractors with an evidence-based review of the role of role of subluxation and stress on the process of creating neuroplastic changes.  This course will provide Chiropractors with information on the effect of subluxation and stress on neuroplasticity. THE NEUROLOGY OF PAIN - Credit Hours: 1 This course will examine the neurological and physiological aspects of pain transmission and pain perception. Included in this discussion is an in depth analysis of the innate pain modulation systems that, when activated, will reduce a patient's perception of pain without medication. TRIGGER POINT THERAPY - Credit Hours: 2 This course will review the basic principles of trigger point therapy. We will focus on the theory and application of these procedures for myofascial release. Specific muscle referred pain patterns will be demonstrated as well as treatment procedures and adjunctive stretches