Palmer College of Chiropractic

2012 Event Schedule as of May 3, 2012. (Adobe Acrobat required).
Sessions that have been submitted as D.C. credit hours are shaded gold on the schedule.

Attend a minimum of eight hours of NCMIC sponsored qualifying seminars and receive a five-percent discount for three years on the renewal of your NCMIC malpractice premiums.

2012 Course Descriptions

Thursday, August 9

Breakout Sessions
8-10 a.m. 
Planning for your Future
Cody Allen, David Beck, Frank Mitvalsky, Steve Powell and Marlin Volz
No matter what your age, you need to plan for your future. The panel discussion will center around issues within the practice, including practice structure, management, employee and owner benefits and personal wealth management. There also will be dialogue involving financial ramifications for yourself and your practice in today’s economic environment. Panel members include a Certified Public Accountant, attorney, Chartered Life Underwriter, trust officer and financial planner.

Anatomy of Function
Casey Crisp, D.C., C.C.S.T., M.S
This two-hour session will be the first in a paired lecture with Dr. Nick Askey's afternoon presentation, Function of Anatomy. In this presentation, Dr. Crisp will give a detailed review of the anatomy of the neck, shoulder, low back, hip, knee and ankle. This presentation will include cadaver video presentations of all structures covered, along with thoughts on the fascial system and patient care. This presentation is very interactive, so come prepared to learn and have fun.

Nutritional Factors Affecting Fertility
Lia Nightingale, Ph.D.
Infertility affects more than 12% of all women of childbearing age in the U.S., including over 2 million married couples currently trying to conceive. This session will include the pathology of male and female infertility and the relatively new field of fertility nutrition, including dietary and lifestyle recommendations to improve fertility. Following this session, the practitioner will be able to discuss the current state of evidence regarding supplements, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals and exercise to aide in improving their patients’ chances of conceiving.

Concussion: Diagnosis and Management and Return to Play Guidelines
David Quist, EMT-B, D.C., DIBCN
In this two-hour session we will discuss diagnosis, management and current return to play guidelines following a concussion. We also will discuss referral and home care considerations. Our goal is to assist the Doctor of Chiropractic in becoming more comfortable in the diagnosis and management of concussions and subsequent return to play/activities.

Chiropractic Staff:
When “Fluffiness” Becomes an Issue in Performing X-ray Exams
Kathy Murphy, R.T.
Acquiring adequate radiographic images of obese patients can be problematic for the radiographer. This course will explore the challenges and discuss strategies to accommodate these patients.

General Session
10:30 a.m.-Noon 
Increasing Cultural Authority through Palmer’s Identity
Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D.
The chiropractic profession has more to offer the health of the public than is generally recognized by those external to the profession. Limited cultural authority remains a significant barrier to the profession playing a broader role in the healthcare system. In part, improved cultural authority depends on the profession’s ability to communicate a clear, creditable, authentic, and valued identity for the profession. Recently, a number of organizations within the profession have developed identity statements, including the World Federation of Chiropractic, American Chiropractic Association, and several state associations.

In this presentation, Dr. Marchiori discusses the importance of developing a clear and strong identity for the College. He shares results of the Palmer community’s three-year effort that led to the development of key identity documents for the College, including new and revised statements for the College’s mission, vision, clinical paradigm, philosophy, and values.

Breakout Sessions
1:30-3:30 p.m. 
Function of Anatomy
Nick Askey, D.C. 
This two-hour session will be paired with Dr. Casey Crisp’s morning session and will discuss functional testing as it applies to treatment and patient outcomes. From a perspective of the fascial system we will look at common clinical problems that contribute to patient recidivism. Concepts from Thomas Myers’ “Anatomy Trains” as well as Gray Cook’s “Movement” will also be applied to clinical practice.

An Expert Panel Approach to Upper Extremity Evaluation and Rehabilitation – Part 1
Dave Juehring, D.C., DACRB, C.C.S.P., Tracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR, DACO,  Michael Tunning, ATC, D.C.
Join a trio of experts as they detail assessment and rehabilitation of the upper extremity. Drs. Juehring, Littrell, and Tunning will deliver a fast-paced, information-filled presentation that concentrates on common upper-extremity conditions, such as rotator cuff injuries and tendinopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will learn or reinforce skills that can be implemented on Monday morning. A panel question and answer session will follow the lecture presentations.

Using Research to Promote and Defend Chiropractic
Daniel Redwood, D.C.
This two-hour course explores strategies through which chiropractors can utilize current evidence to accurately describe the effectiveness of chiropractic care for musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions.

Chiropractic Nutrition
Jay Robbins, D.C., DABCN, C.C.N. 
Sponsored by Standard Process Inc.
In this session we will be focusing on digestive disorders and their relationship to chronic neck, mid and low back subluxation findings. We’ll also discuss sugar handling problems, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia in relation to acute cervical and chronic low back subluxation findings. We will also be discussing nutritional elements to several key patient issues such as muscle spasm, trigger points, joint pain and inflammation.

Chiropractic Staff:
Radiation Protection and You
Linda Carlson, R.T.
This presentation will review basic radiation protection principles as they apply to both patient and radiographer. The emphasis will be placed on specific actions the radiographer can take to insure their own protection.

Breakout Sessions
4-6 p.m.
Ethical Social Networking Marketing/Advertising
Anna Allen, R.N., M.S.N., C.L.N.C.
Sponsored by NCMIC Group, Inc.
As the popularity of social networking is on the rise, it is important for DC’s to be aware of both the positives and the pitfalls of social site usage. This discussion will assist the doctor to identify increased marketing exposure and recognize a relatively inexpensive way to foster improved advertising exposure.

Pediatric Presentations and the Gut-Brain Axis
Ramneek Bhogal, D.C., and Stephanie O’Neill-Bhogal, D.C., DICCP
Attendees of this two-hour session will walk away understanding the physiological relationship between health of the gastrointestinal system and the effect on the nervous system. Major researched theories relative to Autism, ADD, ADHD, and inflammatory presentations of pediatric populations will be reviewed.  Attendees will have a general knowledge of potential holistic interventions being utilized by like-minded practitioners.

Technique at Palmer College: From B.J. Palmer to Present
Vern Hagen, D.C.
Technique Professor Dr. Vern Hagen will give a historical account of the technique(s) evolution at Palmer College of Chiropractic from the B.J. Palmer Research clinic to the present. Dr. Hagen graduated from Palmer College in 1956 and returned to The Fountainhead as a faculty member in 1976, where he has taught ever since.

An Expert Panel Approach to Upper Extremity Evaluation and Rehabilitation – Part 2
Dave Juehring, D.C., DACRB, C.C.S.P., Tracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR, DACO,  Michael Tunning, ATC, D.C.
This is a continuation of Part 1. 

Chiropractic Staff:
Patient Care in the Office
Jody Bell, R.T.
This presentation will discuss multiple scenarios surrounding patient care issues in an office. It will express the importance of good communication and proper patient handling, both on the phone and in person. The presentation will also explain legal issues associated with the improper handling of a patient, and the dangers of discussing radiographic findings with a patient.

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Friday, August 10

Breakout Sessions
8-10 a.m. 
Finding a Subluxation
Ramneek Bhogal, D.C.
Attendees of this two-hour session will walk away with a refresher on the components of the vertebral subluxation complex. All components of the complex will be presented and discussed relative to everyday clinical practice.

Chiropractic Upper Extremities
Mark Charrette, D.C.
Sponsored by Foot Levelers, Inc.
Learn everything you need to know about extremity adjusting from one of chiropractic’s most dynamic speakers. Dr. Charrette will teach you how to adjust the most common subluxation patterns found in the wrists, elbows and shoulders. His incredibly effective adjusting protocols are so easy to duplicate that you can start using them on Monday morning. Dr. Charrette’s specially developed protocols will help you achieve better results for your patients.

Coding and Billing
Mario Fucinari, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Sponsored by NCMIC Group, Inc.
In these times of increased audits, litigation and recoupment, Dr. Mario Fucinari, a Certified Insurance Consultant and Certified Medical Compliance Specialist, will show you what is required in your documentation and billing to reduce litigation and justify your claims.

Pregnancy: Oh…Baby, Does Your Mommy Need Chiropractic Care!
Lora Tanis, D.C., DICCP
Chiropractic care during pregnancy should be like “two peas

General Session
10:30 a.m.-Noon 
Chronicles of the Elite: Is there more to this title after the colon?
Howard Wasdin, D.C.
Dr. Wasdin gives a rare behind-the-scenes account of his action-packed experiences as a member of America’s elite military force. He shares an insider’s perspective of the fascinating world of the Navy SEALS from the grueling selection and training processes to the deadly missions, including the Battle of Mogadishu. Dr. Wasdin will discuss his journey from SEAL Team Six sniper to chiropractor. Care from a chiropractor enabled him to regain a quality of life after his injuries in the Battle of Mogadishu left him in constant pain and unable to sleep. He cherishes the professional fulfillment he has found, and says that “helping patients [lessens] the guilt that still makes me wonder why I’m still alive when better men than me, like Dan Busch, are not. I understand better why God spared me—he really did have a purpose for me after my life as a SEAL.”  

Breakout Sessions
1:30-3:30 p.m. 
How the KinesioTaping Method Can Help Everyone You Treat 
Tracy A. Barnes, D.C., DICCP, CKTI
KinesioTaping has set the standard for taping methods the world over AND it was designed by a chiropractor, Dr. Kenszo Kase. In this session you'll get a taste of how this method can enhance your work from pediatrics to athletes to seniors to women with fibromyalgia.

SPINOGRAPHY, It’s NOT all about lines!
J. Richard Burns, D.C.
This session will discuss the visual aspects of spinography for the lumbar spine. Spinography assists the chiropractor in determining potential subluxations, understanding the anatomy to deliver the most appropriate adjustment and developing the most appropriate plan of care for the patient. The novice and experienced chiropractor will gain insights to formulate a better plan of care based on corrections versus symptomatic relief.

Chiropractic Lower Extremities
Mark Charrette, D.C.
Sponsored by Foot Levelers, Inc.
Learn about extremity adjusting from one of chiropractic’s most dynamic speakers. Dr. Charrette will teach you how to adjust the most common subluxation patterns found in the lower extremities. His incredibly effective adjusting protocols are so easy to duplicate that you can start using them on Monday morning. Dr. Charrette’s specially developed protocols will help you achieve better results for your patients.

Understanding Medicare Fraud and Abuse
Mario Fucinari, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Sponsored by NCMIC Group, Inc.
Medicare is conducting a nation-wide probe review of chiropractic. Dr. Mario Fucinari, a Certified Insurance Consultant and Certified Medical Compliance Specialist, will bring you the latest updates on Medicare regulations and procedures. Learn what the basic requirements are for your Medicare documentation and coding to decrease Medicare recoupment, fines and possible jail time.

Breakout Sessions
4-6 p.m.
The Difference Between Passive Therapies and Active Rehab and How to Properly Show Phase Changes
John Davila, D.C.
Sponsored by Performance Health
The course covers how proper case creation causes the proper utilization of passive therapies and active rehab. This process reduces the problems that are caused by the use of continual passive therapy and its
effect on the possibility of audits. Additionally, the course covers how proper case creation causes doctors to use proper methods for showing that patients move between phases of care in order to accurately report exactly where a patient is in their care. This process helps doctors to reduce coding problems and risk management issues that are created by the use of continual wellness care without taking into account the patient’s true condition because the true nature of the condition was not documented correctly.

Picking the Appropriate Palmer Package Technique for your Patients
Roger Hynes, D.C.
A brief overview of Palmer Package analysis and techniques will be presented with information on choosing the right setup to best address your patient’s clinical findings. 

Using Gait Analysis in the Assessment of Asymmetrical Biomechanics
Kirk Lee, D.C., C.C.S.P.
This two-hour educational program will help you discover the knowledge of how “asymmetrical biomechanics” lead to common injuries that affect not just our athletes but also our general patient population. Attendees will learn the application of established procedures and new protocols in gait analysis and postural scanning that provide comprehensive documentation to further support the clinical necessity of your chiropractic care. This not only helps you further improve your diagnostic and clinical skills, but teaches the application to attract patients who understand the importance of a wellness lifestyle, while helping you become the “biomechanical expert” in your community.

Risk Management/Record Keeping in the Chiropractic Office
Steve Savoie, D.C., DABCO
Sponsored by NCMIC Group, Inc.
This class will address the issues of risk management and proper record keeping in the chiropractic office.   Upon completion of this program doctors will:
1.  Understand the warning signs of poor documentation
2.  Understand the rationale for and the development of a Chiropractic Care/Treatment Plan and
how you can create one in under three minutes using a worksheet
3.  Understand the components of daily record keeping (SOAP) and how to use standard
abbreviations efficiently to create an accurate and complete SOAP note in under one minute
4.  Understand the concept of Medical Necessity.

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Saturday, August 11

Breakout Sessions
9-11 a.m. 
The Best and Worst of Pediatric Care for the Chiropractor
Tracy A. Barnes, D.C., DICCP, CKTI
You think you want to treat more kids in your practice? Come and learn more about what that means and what you're getting in for. In this session, Dr. Barnes will share with you her top 10 clinical tips for treating pregnant women to infants to adolescents. She'll clear the path of misconceptions and make you realize the importance of welcoming these populations into your practice.

Employees: It’s Always Something!
Mary Frost, D.C.
When it comes to employees, do you feel like a chiropractor or a human resources specialist?
This session will highlight proper hiring techniques, engaging employees and discuss performance evaluations. Dr. Mary Frost will help navigate these topics from the perspectives of the doctor and the employee.

So Much Information, So Little Time: Tools to Boost Your Information Literacy
Michelle Maiers, D.C., M.P.H.
The information age often feels like information overload; relevant and valid research can be hard to find. This seminar will show you how to increase your information literacy, providing instruction on how to efficiently find useful research. You will learn to spot three "red flags" suggesting unreliable information, and be directed instead toward valid and practical sources for keeping up to date.

Metabolic Syndrome
Jeff Miller, D.C., DABCO
Sponsored by Anabolic Laboratories, Inc.
In this session, Dr. Miller will specifically define metabolic syndrome and discuss how it is diagnosed. He will also spend time reviewing different treatment options as well as how to prevent it. 

General Session
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Reclaiming The Chiropractic Dream
Frank Sovinsky, D.C.
Imagine a world utterly transfixed by our message and transformed by our care. Join with me in a new conversation about the chiropractic dream: What it is and how it will bring order to the current socioeconomic chaos. This chaos is perpetuated by a flawed healthcare paradigm and our own dated business practices. This highly energized and provocative session is a call to action that will change your practice, your community and reclaim the chiropractic dream. 

Breakout Sessions
2-4 p.m. 
Planning for Growth
Jeff Mackey, D.C.
In this session, Dr. Mackey will explain how the average chiropractor can survive and flourish in the current economic environment. He will present ethical means to growing your practice successfully.

Evidence-Based Examination
Steve Savoie, D.C., DABCO
Sponsored by NCMIC Group, Inc.
This program will address those history and examination procedures commonly used in patient examination with a look at what has been demonstrated to be effective. This will include a brief discussion of terms necessary to understand how evidence based chiropractic is evaluated.

Science, Subluxation, Nerve Interference and Clinical Practice
Steve Troyanovich, D.C.
Sponsored by Foot Levelers, Inc.
During his session, Dr. Troyanovich will discuss the following:
I. Symmetry and Developmental Theory
II. Developmental Theory and the AP spine and pelvis
III. Leg Length Insufficiency & Sacral/Pelvic Obliquity
A.  X-ray assessment
B.  Clinical Management

Hour 2
I. Type “O” (Organic) Disorders
A. Chiropractic beyond the muscuskeletal realm
B. New Zealand Report
C. Studies on Organic Disorders and manual treatment methods

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2013 Event Schedule available Fall 2012. (Adobe Acrobat required).
Sessions that have been submitted as D.C. credit hours are shaded gold on the schedule.

Attend a minimum of eight hours of NCMIC sponsored qualifying seminars and receive a five-percent discount for three years on the renewal of your NCMIC malpractice premiums.

2013 Course Descriptions

Friday, March 1

Breakout Sessions
8-10 a.m. 

General Session 
10:15-11:15 a.m. 

Breakout Sessions
12:30-3:30 p.m. 

Breakout Sessions
4-6 p.m. 

Saturday, March 2

Breakout Sessions
8-11 a.m. 

Breakout Session
8-9 a.m. 

Breakout Session
9-11 a.m. 

General Session
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

Breakout Sessions
1:30-3:30 p.m. 

Breakout Sessions4-6 p.m. 

Sunday, March 3

Breakout Sessions
9-11 a.m. 

Breakout Sessions
11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

2012 Event Schedule as of April 10, 2012. (Adobe Acrobat required).
Sessions that have been submitted as D.C. credit hours are shaded gold on the schedule.

2012 Friday Event Schedule with Room Assignments (Adobe Acrobat required)

2012 Course Descriptions

Friday, May 18

Breakout Sessions
9-11 a.m.
Is Chiropractic Out of Alignment?, Craig Liebenson, D.C.
Session Notes Part I
Session Notes Part II
In this session, Dr. Liebenson will discuss:

• The evolution of the Spinal Subluxation from Janse to Janda and then to Modern Neuroscience.
• Are chiropractors dinosaurs?
• Hygeia & Asclepius where does the chiropractic stand?
• Children, the elderly & athletes; do chiropractors have a vision for the future and how to engage these populations?

Subluxation Neurology and Health, Dan Murphy, D.C.
Session Notes
In this two hour session, Dr. Murphy will discuss the four models of subluxation nerve interference, genetic expression and their influence on health. He will also review clinical neuroanatomy of spinal mechanoreception including: receptors, synapsis, cord pathways and brain representation. Dr. Murphy will discuss the concept of spinal cord laminar reflexes as related to visceral function and the relationship between spinal adjusting, mechanoreception and visceral influences.  

Hope, Growth and a Real Plan for Success: Going Beyond Practice Mediocrity, Frank Sovinsky, D.C.
Are you ready to close the gap between where your practice is now and where you want it to be? Join Dr. Sovinsky for this lively session as he shows you how to apply the E-Myth Mindset for practice liberation. It will provide a real plan for MORE new patients, MORE fun and a whole lot less stress.  

General Session
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
A View Toward 2020: Palmer College over the Next Ten Years, Chancellor Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D.
We live in interesting times … the next decade holds unprecedented opportunities and challenges for Palmer College and the profession. The chiropractic market in the U.S. is projected to reach nearly 13 billion by the year 2015. There is increasing value and acceptance of non-medical and non-surgical patient management. At the same time, our healthcare system is in crisis, we face increasing competition from other academic programs, and there is increasing demand to train graduates with deeper and better integrated clinical and business capacity to successfully navigate new environments. To achieve a position of greatest advantage for our college and graduates, it is imperative that we unite, mobilize, and coordinate our action as a Palmer Community. We must lead the profession in academics, patient care pathways, and research programs to remain vibrant and relevant. Join Dr. Marchiori as he outlines the path before us and describes how each of us can uniquely contribute to the success of Palmer’s next decade.

Breakouts Sesssions:
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Assessment and Management of Concussion in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population, Bill Moreau, D.C.,
DACBSP^®, C.S.C.S., F.I.C.C.
This two-hour presentation will investigate the evaluation and management of concussion in the pediatric and adolescent population. Information regarding the epidemiology, physical examination, and management of concussion in youth will be provided. The presentation is a live lecture with an accompanying set of notes.

Patient Education to Improve the Clinical Outcome, Brian Porteous, D.C.
Session Notes
In this session doctors will learn successful strategies to improve patient education that will then optimize clinical management and outcome.

Developing a Healthy Practice: Tips, Tricks and Traps, Wayne Whalen, D.C.
In this session, Dr. Whalen will discuss the factors that make up a health practice including trends and forecasts for the future. He will also review what gets doctors into trouble and how to avoid it. Also, how to use evidence and social trends to grow and sustain your practice will be discussed.  

Breakout Sessions:
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Instrument Adjusting's Neuromechancial Advantage, Chris Colloca, D.C.
Join award-winning chiropractic researcher and innovator, Dr. Chris Colloca in this research packed session designed to help you understand the current state of chiropractic research behind instrument adjusting and its Neuromechanical advantage. Presenting his original research, Dr. Colloca will provide the scientific and clinical rationale for mechanisms of chiropractic adjustments and their neurophysiologic and biomechanical effects. 

Chiropractic Integration inthe Veterans Health Administration, Anthony Lisi, D.C.This session will present an overview of chiropractic services in the Veterans Health Administration. The initial implementation, structures and processes of chiropractic clinics, trends in patient utilization, and developments in academics and research will be discussed. Attendees will also learn the features of clinical practice and provider relations in VA hospitals. Additionally, competencies for chiropractic practice in medical centers will be presented, along with strategies for career planning and development for DCs interested in the broader integration of chiropractic services. 

Ethics, Laws and Regulations for Doctors of Chiropractic, Brian Porteous, D.C. 
Session Notes 
In this session, Dr. Porteous will give a review of the ethics, laws and regulations related to the practice of chiropractic in the state of California. 

Saturday, May 19

General Session:
9-10 a.m.
Evidence-Based Wellness and Prevention: The Foundation of Healthcare by 2020, James Chestnut, D.C.
The new scientific concepts of allostasis, allostatic load and epigenetics are shifting the paradigm of health science and health care toward the original chiropractic paradigm and away from the traditional allopathic model. Science is showing that the central nervous system is the key interface between our environment and the expression of our genes. Addressing the cause rather than palliating the effects is the new mantra in health science and will be the new paradigm of 21st Century health care. It is chiropractic’s birthright to be the gate keepers of wellness and prevention paradigm health care.  

Breakout Sessions:
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Practical Applications of the Workers' Compensation Laws Part I, Edward Cremata, D.C.
In this session, Dr. Cremata will review changes in workers’ compensation and current report writing protocols. He will also discuss the history and examination technique to properly support all opinions with reasonable medical probability. Further discussion will take place in part two of this three part series.  

A Narrative Review of Literature on Modern Taping Techniques, Greg Doerr, D.C.
This presentation will provide an overview of the concepts and theories of the major methods of clinical taping used within the fields of physical therapy, athletic training, and chiropractic practice. The various proposed mechanisms of actions will be discussed, with an emphasis on which methods seem to work best for which particular conditions. 

Naysayers vs. Nerds: Pointed Questions from the Field for Chiropractic Scientists, Christine Goertz, D.C., Ph.D., Greg Kawchuk, D.C., Ph.D., Bill Meeker, D.C., M.P.H.
Chiropractic scientists will engage in a provocative audience-participation exercise to sharpen the issues, values and direction of chiropractic science as it relates to practice in the trenches. Can research really answer questions about chiropractic technique, validate the subluxation, improve patient outcomes, or affect payment policies and regulations? Or is chiropractic research simply a pointy-headed academic exercise? Are there real consequences for practicing chiropractors?

Breakout Sessions:
1:30-3:30 p.m.Chiropractic Flexion Distraction and Decompression Spinal Manipulation: Evidence-Based Protocols, James Cox, D.C.
Session Notes
Dr. James Cox, developer of Cox Technic protocols and flexion distraction research participant, presents a comparison of chiropractic and medical treatment approaches in the care of back pain and radicular pain. Highlights of this comparison will include the clinical and biomechanical outcomes of the federally funded studies spearheaded by the Palmer Research Center in conjunction with Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, University of Iowa and others. Following this discussion, Dr. Cox will demonstrate the proper application of Cox Technic Flexion Distraction protocols to elicit the research-documented drops in intradiscal pressure and widening of the intervertebral foramen which lead to pain relief in patients that surpasses that of the relief patients attain and maintain in using medical care’s active exercise.

Practical Applications of the Workers' Compensation Laws Part II, Edward Cremata, D.C.
A continuation of Part I.

Muscle Pain and Dysfunction, Michael Schneider, D.C.
This presentation will provide an overview of muscle pain and dysfunction, with an emphasis on explaining the current theories and mechanisms of action for trigger points, tendinopathies, and facial restrictions. The various types of manual therapies will be reviewed with clinical indications for each particular type of treatment method. 

Breakout Sessions:
3:45-5:45 p.m.
Alternative Treatments for Osteoarthritis, Joe Biernat
Sponsored by Standard Process Inc.
Dr. Joe Biernat will be discussing osteoarthritis, also known as the world's "primary crippler". Currently, more than 40 million Americans suffer from some form of Osteoarthritis. The use of NSAID's and other painkillers is common practice, but at what price? Dr. Biernat will be discussing the key factors involved in treating OA. He will outline whole food nutritional strategies to not only relieve symptoms, but help repair the affected joints. These strategies can easily be integrated into clinical practice.  

Practical Applications of the Workers' Compensation Laws Part III, Edward Cremata, D.C.
A continuation of Part II.

Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation, Provocation and Motion, Tom Hyde, D.C., DACBSP^® 
This presentation will provide an overview and basic knowledge of the FAKTR concepts, which involve the treatment of soft tissue pain during dynamic movements rather than in static positions. An explanation will be provided for how these concepts were developed into a systematic format for the treatment of soft tissue injuries utilizing manual or instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques currently being taught and utilized in clinical practice. 

Sunday, May 20

Breakout Sessions:
8 a.m.-Noon
Documentation and Coding: A Review and Update, Mary Frost , D.C.
This course will review the fundamentals of health insurance coding and billing in hours one and two. Topics include cost sharing, types of insurance, ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT coding. The last two hours will devoted to Medicare billing, reviews and compliance.

Radiography of Sports Injuries: Head to Toe, Part I, Jennifer Pedley, D.C.
Multiple case studies will be discussed regarding x-ray findings of common sports injuries of the spine, extremities and head/face in the clinical practice. The presentation will also include pertinent clinical information, case management with referral and advanced imaging, and review of radiographic positioning.

Breakout Sessions:
12:30-2:30 p.m.
New Direction in Core Activation, Steve Capobianco, D.C.
Dr. Capobianco will present the new model of core stabilization by addressing the new concept of fascial integrity. We will review the evidence in respect to facial anatomy, tensegrity and fascial fitness as it pertains to core stabilization. In addition, he will communicate the role of improved kinesthesia/body awareness using a "Peripheral Neuroplastic" tool of Fascial Movement Taping to augment an integrated core stabilization program.

Radiography of Sports Injuries: Head to Toe, Part II, Jennifer Pedley, D.C.
A continuation of Part I.