2022 Spring Convention (DC & CA) Sessions

For DCs & CAs. Sponsored by LIFE UNIVERSITY. This presentation will help the chiropractor understand the scientific and philosophical issues of the vertebral subluxation. This knowledge will help the clinical certainty of the practicing chiropractor. The learning objective is for attendees to understand the current scientific concepts and philosophical issues of vertebral subluxation. The class will cover the evolution of vertebral subluxation in the chiropractic profession. The class will cover the different concepts of vertebral subluxation, a review of basic biomechanics and neurology, and will categorize the components of subluxation. The bulk of this presentation will be from Leach’s “The Chiropractic Theories: A Textbook of Scientific Research”. The presentation will conclude by looking at current published research in subluxation and a discussion of the discourse happening today in the profession concerning subluxation.

For DCs & CAs. Sponsored by PERSONAL INJURY TRAINING INSTITUTE. Dr. Jeffrey States will reveal PI case secrets that will help you to understand automobile insurance companies, giving you a real advantage in advocating for your patients and in court. He will discuss defense/litigation tactics and managing claim denials, as well as MVCOI treatment protocols, diagnosis and standards. Dr. States will provide an introduction to/review of the Cervical Acceleration Deceleration (CAD) Treatment Standards, aka the Croft Guidelines. He will also speak on PI excellence and crash awareness/safety, addressing the latest in automobile insurance non- payment strategies. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and learn from this PI expert. Dr. States consults with and coaches physicians and attorneys in PI problem resolutions and building personal injury practices. He has been a research assistant with dummy and human volunteers in real car crash research and authored articles, books and lectured on MVC occupant injuries. Dr. States is certified as a Disability Analyst, is a Board Certified Impairment Rater, Advanced Certified in Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Injuries, Low Speed Rear Impact Automobile Collision Reconstruction, Automobile Crash Forensic Risk Analysis, and is trained in Functional Capacity Evaluations. He speaks throughout North America teaching attorneys, physicians, lay individuals and insurance company employees about Motor Vehicle Collision Occupant Injuries (MVCOI). He has spoken at many different chiropractic and medical schools and successfully testified in many MVCOI and workers’ compensation cases. He is a past president of the North American Academy of Impairment Rating Physicians. Dr. States founded Personal Injury Training Institute in 1996. He is a 4th generation DC and graduate of National University of Health Sciences. He was in active practice in Utah for 18 years. His current practice focuses on performing second opinion, board certified impairment ratings including special evaluations of workers compensation and personal injury trauma patients.

For DCs & CAs. President, Life University, Since his appointment as the fifth president of Life University in May 2017, Dr. Scott has championed a significant commitment to enhancing the University’s academic offerings, campus culture and physical facilities, while placing emphasis on expanding research infrastructure and supporting the rich diversity of the campus community. Dr. Scott holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physiology from the University of Minnesota, a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University and is the only president of a chiropractic College that also holds a Diplomate of Chiropractic Philosophical Standards. His master’s degrees include a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Master’s of Education in Educational Administration from OISE at the University of Toronto. He attended the University of Guelph to earn his Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics.

For DCs & CAs. Sponsored by CHIRO1SOURCE & INFINEDI. In the next 10–15 years, about 25% of Americans will be over the age of 65 and more than 60% of them will suffer from chronic pain that significantly impacts quality of life. This presentation will highlight practical strategies that will help the chiropractor reduce pain, maximize function, and reduce risk of disability in this population. It will provide information on the prevalence and burden of chronic pain in older adults, highlight the challenges and complexity of managing pain in this older population, key principles that apply to management, and specific strategies for common chronic pain conditions in older adults. Dr. Carlo Ammendolia is the Director of the Spine Clinic and the Spinal Stenosis Program at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto Canada. He received his MSc degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research and his PhD in Clinical Evaluative Sciences from the University of Toronto. Dr. Ammendolia is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, the Department of Surgery and the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto. Dr. Ammendolia was recipient of the Professorship in Spine Award from the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ammendolia has been in clinical practice for 40 years and now combines clinical practice and research in non-operative treatment of mechanical, degenerative, and inflammatory spinal disorders with a special interest in degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. In 2021. He was given the distinction of “world expert” in spinal stenosis by Expertscape based on his publication in this area in the past 10 years.

For DCs & CAs. Sponsored by INFINEDI. In today’s world of healthcare, it is important to become “Data Enabled” to better understand your patients, exchange records and help change the profession. Mr. Cost provides a brief explanation of why this is so vital and how it impacts you, regardless of how you practice.

For DCs & CAs. Sponsored by CHIRO1SOURCE. This 15 minute presentation will outline ways you can easily and effectively add products into your practice that will enrich your patient’s lives, while also adding to your bottom line. It will introduce you to some strategies that allow you to effortlessly add products into your daily protocols and provide you with some examples of success stories in the industry.

For DCs. Sponsored by CHIROHEALTHUSA. Chiropractic is an essential part of any team in the everyday care of athletes. At the Olympic, professional and college levels, great relationships are formed with the common goal of athletic rehabilitation, injury prevention, and wellness. Why do so many relationships fail? Dr. Sokoloff will provide those answers and how to make the relationship a success. He will also share some key risk management strategies so you can not only survive but thrive in a sports setting.

For DCs. Sponsored by CHIROUP & UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT. Rotator cuff injuries alone account for 4.5 million physician office visits per year. Management of this problem can range from frustrating to rewarding depending on the depth of your training. This class is a practical workshop outlining everything participants need to know about successfully treating shoulder and elbow problems. This class will review the current “best practices” for evaluation, treatment and home rehab. You’ll leave this class with greater understanding and confidence about how to manage the most common problems that affect the shoulder and upper extremity. This program also counts towards the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Program from the University of Bridgeport.

Especially for CAs Sponsored by HF HILL & ASSOCIATES. IFC (Interferential therapy) remains the #1 used electrotherapy in the chiropractic profession. This session focuses on what IFC is, why we use it, how to apply it, and how to interact with patients. It will touch on 2 channel versus 4 channel and ultrasound therapy, as well. A stim machine will be provided for “hands on” learning as students apply the therapies on each other! Is there a specific therapy you’d like to learn more about? Hugh will include time to answer attendee questions and elaborate according to the group’s interests.

Especially for CAs. Sponsored by ARIYA FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS. Nothing is more important than the patient’s first impression. It can even set the tone for the patient’s satisfaction and compliance with the doctor’s treatment plan. Benefit from the in-person customer service and phone etiquette skills training that Ariya Family Chiropractic Centers teaches all their team members – and contributes to their reputation as profession leaders in this area.

NEW From UVCA’s New CA Training Program: • Office Procedures & Front Desk Skills • Documentation • Patient Communications While CA licensure is not required in Virginia (at least, not yet), you still need comprehensive, professionally developed classroom and hands-on training to confidently support your doctor, work with colleagues, and engage with patients. The UVCA is partnering with the developer and chief instructor of the MCA’s successful CA training program, Dr. Louis Crivelli, to tailor that program to the need of Virginia CAs. CAs will be able to choose from dozens of topics online, augmented by in-person sessions by Dr. Crivelli and other respected teachers, at discounted member rates. To launch this exciting program, Dr. Crivelli will bring a sampling of program topics to the convention, based on YOUR responses to a recent CA topic survey. The training stands on its own, if that’s all you’re interested in. However, it also gives you a taste of the full CA Training Program, if you’d like more.

For DCs. Sponsored by CHIRO1SOURCE & INFINEDI. Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a leading cause of pain, disability, and loss of independence in older adults. Over 25 million Americans will suffer from LSS in the next 15 years. The Boot camp program is a clinically tested evidence-based approach suited for practitioners who use manual therapy. The approach is focused on improving functional status especially walking ability. The program is directed to the multi-faceted aspects of DLSS that includes physical and functional impairments and psychosocial factors. This workshop will provide step-by-step training on how to perform all necessary manual therapy techniques, patient exercises and how to provide patients with self-management. strategies. At the end of the workshop the learner will be able to implement the Boot Camp Program in their clinic.

Mastering the Assessment & Management of Shoulder & Upper Extremity Problems

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Even if your doctor does not participate in Medicare, you need to understand the basics. This session will provide a good overview for both newer CAs and more seasoned CAs who may not be aware of all the nuances.