ATB 5-Module Program
This program summarizes basic and advanced chiropractic neurology concepts for the practitioner. With an emphasis on applications, participants will be better able to integrate neurology into their practice, regardless of the techniques they use. Completing the program will provide chiropractors with a more meaningful neurological examination and improved treatment outcomes for conditions ranging from common musculoskeletal complaints to more advanced neurological conditions.
MODULE 1:
CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
This seminar sets the groundwork to better understand the neurology of reduced joint motion and the chiropractic adjustment, including the most important research and concepts in neurology related to chiropractic.
Topics:
- Introduction and history of chiropractic and neurology
- 7 fundamental concepts in neurology
- The neurology of chiropractic
- Cardinal signs in neurology (with patient videos)
- Neurological examination (with patient videos)
- Neurological causes of reduced joint motion (subluxation)
- Adjustments and exercises: clinical gems
- Clinical focus recommendations until the next module
NOTE: This module covers about 70-80% of The Neurology of Chiropractic” 1-day seminar. If you have already taken this seminar, please ask us about a discount for this module.
MODULE 2:
EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT WORKSHOP
Each participant will be guided through examining a colleague and developing a comprehensive neurological treatment plan. Manual adjustment set-ups and soft tissue techniques will be practiced. Sharpening of observational skills and the process of working through patient cases will also be achieved through several real patient video cases.
Prerequisite:
- - Module 1 (or "The Neurology of Chiropractic" 1-day seminar)
Topics:
- Practice of neurological examination (performance, observation)
- Interpretation of neurological examinations through a chiropractic lens
- Viewing and discussion of clinical cases
- Practice of soft tissue techniques
- Practice of adjustment techniques
- Protocols for integrating eye movements for adjustments and exercises
- Protocols for acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems
- Protocols for torticollis
- Protocols for improved balance
- Protocols for improved gait
- Protocols for improved coordination
- Protocols for improved ocular function
- Clinical focus recommendations until the next module
NOTE: This module covers about 70-80% of “Chiropractic Neurology Applications, From Exam to Treatment” 1-day seminar. If you have already taken this seminar, please ask us about a discount for this module.
MODULE 3:
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATIONS
By understanding how the nervous system develops, we gain a unique insight into how and why people may develop neurological issues, physically, emotionally and cognitively. We can not only access this information through specific patient questioning and tests, we can change the neurological trajectory of their future health. This seminar ultimately sheds light on understanding “why people are they way they are,” while also providing an opportunity for deeper self-awareness.
Prerequisites:
- - Module 1 (or "The Neurology of Chiropractic" 1-day seminar)
- - Module 2 (or “Chiropractic Neurology Applications, From Exam to Treatment” 1-day seminar)
Topics:
- Prenatal considerations in brain development
- Understanding the significance of brain development from conception, in childhood, adolescence and adulthood
- Important pediatric neurological tests to perform
- Neurological axes and their relation to eye function, balance and musculoskeletal imbalances
- Primitive and postural reflexes and their variances
- Neurological exercises related to neurodevelopment
- Protocols for neurodevelopmental problems (ADHD, autism, tics, Tourette's syndrome)
- Clinical focus recommendations until the next module
NOTE: This module covers about 70-80% of The Development of the Nervous System, With Chiropractic Applications for Children, Adolescents and Adults” 1-day seminar . If you have already taken this seminar, please ask us about a discount for this module.
MODULE 4:
DIZZINESS, MOVEMENT DISORDERS, PAIN
Prerequisites:
- - Module 1 (or “The Neurology of Chiropractic” 1-day seminar)
- - Module 2 (or “Chiropractic Neurology Applications, From Exam to Treatment” 1-day seminar)
- - Module 3 (or “The Development of the Nervous System, With Chiropractic Applications for Children, Adolescents and Adults” 1-day seminar)
Topics:
- Dizziness and balance problems: Clinical approach and treatments
- Movement Disorders (tremors, Parkinson’s disease, etc): Clinical approach and treatments
- Chronic pain: Clinical approach and treatments
- Advanced examination procedures and treatment strategies
- Clinical focus recommendations until the next module
MODULE 5:
SYMPTOMOTOLOGY, COMMUNICATION, CONCUSSION
Prerequisites:
- - Module 1 (or “The Neurology of Chiropractic” 1-day seminar)
- - Module 2 (or “Chiropractic Neurology Applications, From Exam to Treatment” 1-day seminar)
- - Module 3 (or “The Development of the Nervous System, With Chiropractic Applications for Children, Adolescents and Adults” 1-day seminar)
- - Module 4
Topics:
- Clinical gems for your patient history
- The Neurology of communication
- Concussion: Clinical approach and treatments
- Advanced examination procedures and treatment strategies
- Program concluding remarks
