Courses

An Introduction to Active Rehabilitation

This course is designed to instruct physicians on the basic principles of active rehabilitation. It will include a discussion on how to demonstrate medical necessity for active rehabilitation, how to perform physical capacity tests,how to prescribe specific exercises related to the patient's ability to perform those tests, neuromuscular re-education, stretching and postural correction exercises

Radiology of Skeletal Trauma

1st hour: – presentation of types of fractures (eg. open, compound, greenstick, pathological, stress, Salter-Harris etc.) with examples; various mechanisms of trauma causing these types of fractures. 2nd hour: discussion of a wide assortment of named fractures and dislocations of the spine and upper and lower extremities.

Long COVID

Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) is known to cause multi-organ dysfunction during acute infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS- CoV-2) with some patients experiencing prolonged symptoms, termed post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2. These patients, almost 20% of those having had COVID suffer with inflammation affecting the nervous system, respiratory system, digestive system, cardiovascular system and reproductive systems.

Neuropathy

Hour 1 Neuritis refers to an inflammation of the neurons or nerve cells. Nerve cells are responsible for controlling all the sensations and muscular movements in the body. Many neurons are bundled together to form a nerve. Inflammation of the nerves in any part of the body can affect the normal functioning of the nerves,

Neuropathy

Introduction to Neuropathy in Clinical Practice Discussion of prevalence of neuropathy History intake Symptoms of neuropathy Differential diagnosis Lab evaluations Types of neuropathies and underlying causes Understanding oxidative stress Age related glycation end products Compression, Trauma Pathophysiology of Neuropathy Inflammation and Neuropathy Resolution vs. reduction Nutritional support; vitamin D, fish oil, B1, curcumin, alpha lipoic

The use of Probiotics in Clinical Practice

Part I Introduction to Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotics What are they and what do they do? Development of the microbiome Alterations in makeup across the lifespan Part II Clinical Applications Which is best? For what conditions? Gut Brain connection Functional gastrointestinal disease Immune support and more

Optimizing Nutrition for Enhanced Health

Food is essential to life. It is information that signals our DNA, cells and systems to function optimally. In today’s world, what we eat, when, how often and the sources of our food have become a key component in the breakdown, dis-function and dis-ease of the system vs their intended role for health and thriving.

Geriatric and Alzheimer’s Considerations in the Chiropractic Patient Population

Geriatric patients comprise 30-40% of a chiropractor’s patient base. Chiropractic care for geriatric patients demands innovative, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive approaches. This course provides an understanding of the chiropractic geriatric patient, communication techniques, innovative approaches to treatment planning, adjustment, and sustainable patient care. Chiropractors are in a great position to help with disease prevention, geriatric injuries,