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Neurology 140
Innovative and practical applied clinical neuroscience applications for ADHD patients

2.0

$40.00 USD

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  • Recall classifications of neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Itemize the four-step approach to management of ADHD.
  • Administer sensorimotor integration techniques – Interactive Metronome.
  • Assess balance and posture and implement rehabilitation.
  • Observe eye movement abnormalities and implement therapeutic protocols.

IACN Guest Instructor

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Neurology 139
Concussion - Signs and Symptoms

1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • List common symptoms and physical examination findings that are seen with concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries.
  • Recognize red flags and referrals needed in patients diagnosed with concussion.
  • Implement tools like the CDC’s Acute Concussion Evaluation into the patient interview.
  • Utilizef advanced imaging and diagnostic testing used for the diagnosis of concussion and pathologies that resemble concussion.
  • Identify specific findings from the patient interview and examination that led to the diagnosis of other co-occurring pathologies

IACN Guest Lecturer: Felicia Danio, DC, DIBCN

IACN Guest Instructor

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Neurology 138
The Neurological Physiological Lesion

2.0

$40.00 USD

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  • Define physiological lesion & functional lesion
  • Differentiate an anatomical pathology from physiological pathology
  • Recognize the debate on it’s validity
  • Apply the defined lesions to current known brain pathologies
  • Illustrate the physiological lesion in known cord pathologies
  • Demonstrate how the lesions can be measured
  • Examine the applications to manipulative therapy
  • Investigate clinical application
  • Evaluate the validity of the theory to chiropractic applications.

David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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Neurology 137
Small Fiber and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Management - Part 5

1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Formulate a viable alternative treatment for chemotherapy induced neuropathy.
  • Offer guidance to patients on how they may prevent or reduce the severity of chemotherapy induced neuropathy.
  • Utilize various forms of nervous system  stimulation as a substitute for  acupuncture.
  • Apply techniques for determining where nerves are attempting to heal and formulate a treatment strategy designed to accelerate nerve repair.
  • Choose the most beneficial type of stimulation and the optimal locations where stimulation should reduce  symptoms and promote nerve repair in chemotherapy induced neuropathy.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 136
Small Fiber and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Management - Part 4

1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Draw the components of the Central Autonomic Network
  • Relate the effects of brain lateralization and asymmetry to sympathetic-parasympathetic balance and tone.
  • Apply the technique of High Voltage Galvanic stimulation to create a non-invasive Stellate Ganglion Block.
  • Apply Lo-TENs to transcutaneously perform Vagal Nerve Stimulation.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 135
Small Fiber and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Management - Part 3

1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Discuss how small fiber nerve dysfunction may contribute  to painful conditions commonly seen in chiropractic practice.
  • Apply the Thermal Grill to evoke Conditioned Pain Modulation and Offset Analgesia to relieve neuropathy pain.
  • Utilize techniques to treat deafferentation pain.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 134
Small Fiber and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Management - Part 2

1.0

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  • Obtain the most appropriate diagnostic tests  for their patients suspected of suffering from small fiber neuropathy
  • Implement the use of serum biomarkers for the management of small fiber neuropathy
  • Utilize hair analysis for heavy metals, in cases of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy
  • Implement a nutritional detox strategy for the elimination of heavy metals in patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy
  • Institute a nutritional strategy to elevate NAD+  or to down regulate NAMPT to protect axons from degeneration in cases of peripheral neuropathy.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 133
Small Fiber and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Management - Part 1

1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Relate the effects of chemotherapy to the development of neuropathy.
  • Draw the pathways specific to Lamina I versus Lamina V sensory pathways.
  • Discuss basic science research that links Na, Ca and TRPA1 ion channels with hyper-excitability of sensory neurons.
  • Apply Lo-TENs over acupuncture points known to down regulate TRPA1 and PKC for the treatment of neuropathy.
  • Utilize natural substances that modulate ions channels related to neuropathy.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 132
Receptor Based Solutions for Your Application

5.0

$100.00 USD

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Hour1
  • Describe the types of muscle fibers and how they respond to deaffrentation
  • Outline the anatomy of the cerebellum
  • Explain the function of the various areas of the cerebellum

Hour 2

  • Outline the afferent cerebellar pathways
  • Describe the efferent cerebellar pathways and their interconnections
  • Summarize the blood supply to the cerebellum and brain stem

Hour 3

  • Describe the relationship between cerebellar output and autonomic function
  • List the signs of pathological cerebellar expression
  • Explain the concept of surround inhibition

Hour 4

  • Recognize how variations in functional muscle testing procedure will yield different clinical information
  • Explain the difference is the influence of uniarticulate muscles versus multiarticulate muscle on stability and affrentation
  • Describe the normal responses of the primitive reflexes

Hour 5

  • Explain the role of the pyramidal and extrapyramidal systems
  • Select appropriate procedures to test for pyramidal distribution of weakness
  • Describe exercises to address pyramidal distribution of weakness
  • Recognize the foundational concept of receptor input
  • Explain the role of the primitive reflexes as a diagnostic tool
  • Summarize how functional manual muscle testing can reveal the presence of deaffrentation

 


Michael Allen, DC, NMD, DIBAK, DABCN, FACFN

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Neurology 131

Receptor Based Solutions for Your Patients


4.0

$80.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Explain how the balance system depends on symmetrical input
  • Describe the relationship between the deep tendon monosynaptic reflexes and posture control
  • Explain the importance of the tonic neck reflexes to posture and functional assessment

Hour 2

  • Describe the flexion and extension synergistic patterns
  • Explain the function of the flexor withdrawal reflex in relation to central pattern generators
  • Outline the role of the Galant reflex in postural control

Hour 3

  • Explain the relationship between the flexor withdrawal reflex and the crossed extensor reflex.
  • Describe the anticipated response in testing the upper Galant reflex
  • Outline the normal display of the tonic lumbar reflex

Hour 4

  • Explain the etiology of cortical release signs
  • Describe the determinant of posture
  • Outline the test for normal stance and gait and analyze the results

Michael Allen, DC, NMD, DIBAK, DABCN, FACFN

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Neurology 130 - 132
11.0

$220.00 USD

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Hour 1
  • Describe the importance of the primitive reflexes
  • Explain the role of fundamental patterns
  • Summarize the generation of cortical release signs
Hour 2
  • Diagram the muscle – brain interactions and the hypothalamus – hormonal feedback loop
  • Define deaffrentation
  • Explain spinal dyscoupling and its effect on the neuraxis

Hour 3

  • Explain how the balance system depends on symmetrical input
  • Describe the relationship between the deep tendon monosynaptic reflexes and posture control
  • Explain the importance of the tonic neck reflexes to posture and functional assessment

Hour 4

  • Describe the flexion and extension synergistic patterns
  • Explain the function of the flexor withdrawal reflex in relation to central pattern generators
  • Outline the role of the Galant reflex in postural control

Hour 5

  • Explain the relationship between the flexor withdrawal reflex and the crossed extensor reflex.
  • Describe the anticipated response in testing the upper Galant reflex
  • Outline the normal display of the tonic lumbar reflex

Hour 6

  • Explain the etiology of cortical release signs
  • Describe the determinant of posture
  • Outline the test for normal stance and gait and analyze the results
Hour 7
  • Describe the types of muscle fibers and how they respond to deaffrentation
  • Outline the anatomy of the cerebellum
  • Explain the function of the various areas of the cerebellum

Hour 8

  • Outline the afferent cerebellar pathways
  • Describe the efferent cerebellar pathways and their interconnections
  • Summarize the blood supply to the cerebellum and brain stem

Hour 9

  • Describe the relationship between cerebellar output and autonomic function
  • List the signs of pathological cerebellar expression
  • Explain the concept of surround inhibition

Hour 10

  • Recognize how variations in functional muscle testing procedure will yield different clinical information
  • Explain the difference is the influence of uniarticulate muscles versus multiarticulate muscle on stability and affrentation
  • Describe the normal responses of the primitive reflexes

Hour 11

  • Explain the role of the pyramidal and extrapyramidal systems
  • Select appropriate procedures to test for pyramidal distribution of weakness
  • Describe exercises to address pyramidal distribution of weakness
  • Recognize the foundational concept of receptor input
  • Explain the role of the primitive reflexes as a diagnostic tool
  • Summarize how functional manual muscle testing can reveal the presence of deaffrentation

Course Group includes all Neurology Courses numbered 130 thru 132

Michael Allen, DC, NMD, DIBAK, DABCN, FACFN

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Neurology 130
Receptor Based Solutions for Your Edification

2.0

$40.00 USD

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Hour 1
  • Describe the importance of the primitive reflexes
  • Explain the role of fundamental patterns
  • Summarize the generation of cortical release signs
Hour 2
  • Diagram the muscle – brain interactions and the hypothalamus – hormonal feedback loop
  • Define deaffrentation
  • Explain spinal dyscoupling and its effect on the neuraxis

Michael Allen, DC, NMD, DIBAK, DABCN, FACFN

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Neurology 129

Motor Control in Chiropractic Practice


1.0

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  • Identify the domains of and concepts within motor control
  • Outline some research on chiropractic's influence on motor control
  • Discuss principles of motor control and rehabilitation applied to practice

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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Neurology 128 - 129
4.0

$80.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Identify and recite all components of the neurological examination 
  • Outline basic peripheral and central nervous system pathways that are clinically relevant to the bedside (ambulatory) neurological examination.
  • Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic motor system, including aspects of strength, tone and volume.

Hour 2

  • Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic sensory system, including sensory testing of deep and superficial CNS pathways.
  • Perform an examination of the reflex system, including testing of deep, superficial, visceral and pathological reflexes.

Hour 3

  • Perform an examination of the movement, balance and coordination systems, including tests of cerebellar function.
  • Demonstrate an examination flow and performing tests taking the patient from sitting to standing, to the supine and prone positions.
  • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the central nervous system.
  • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the peripheral nervous system.
Hour 4
  • Identify the domains of and concepts within motor control
  • Outline some research on chiropractic's influence on motor control
  • Discuss principles of motor control and rehabilitation applied to practice

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Neurology 128

The Neurological Evaluation: What You Need to Know (And Why You Need to Know It)


3.0

$60.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Identify and recite all components of the neurological examination 
  • Outline basic peripheral and central nervous system pathways that are clinically relevant to the bedside (ambulatory) neurological examination.
  • Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic motor system, including aspects of strength, tone and volume.

Hour 2

  • Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic sensory system, including sensory testing of deep and superficial CNS pathways.
  • Perform an examination of the reflex system, including testing of deep, superficial, visceral and pathological reflexes.

Hour 3

  • Perform an examination of the movement, balance and coordination systems, including tests of cerebellar function.
  • Demonstrate an examination flow and performing tests taking the patient from sitting to standing, to the supine and prone positions.
  • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the central nervous system.
  • Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the peripheral nervous system.

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurology 127

Trophic Subluxation Theory and How it Affects Your Patient


1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Define the trophic model
  • Describe the pathology of trophic model to your patients
  • Apply the trophic model of subluxation into clinical practice
  • Detect signs & symptoms that correlate with the trophic model
  • Extrapolate the model to patient care, especially maintenance manipulative therapy.

David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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Neurology 126 - 127
6.0

$120.00 USD

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Hour 1 - 5

  • Recognize Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in your chiropractic patients
  • Summarize the prevalence in your patient population
  • Identify the type of patient that presents with TBI
  • Explain why a chiropractor needs to differential diagnose TBI patients
  • Compile correlations of TBI inciting factors with your patient presentations
  • Demonstrate the pathology that occurs with TBI
  • Classify the grades of TBI and discriminate what can be treated conservatively
  • Identify the incidence of injuries that commonly cause TBI
  • Evaluate the probability of TBI in your patient
  • Describe the many different types of evaluations, in the field, in the office and upon referral
  • Implement in-office Screening Tools and apply diagnostic criteria
  • Identify the risk of post-concussive syndrome
  • Detect patients with “Brain Cognitive Reserve”
  • Identify Second Impact Syndrome
  • Assess the value of MRI
  • Identify Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
  • Integrate the current concepts of conservative treatment
  • Design Cognitive Rehab
  • Provide appropriate patient advice, treatment or referral options

Hour 6

  • Define the trophic model
  • Describe the pathology of trophic model to your patients
  • Apply the trophic model of subluxation into clinical practice
  • Detect signs & symptoms that correlate with the trophic model
  • Extrapolate the model to patient care, especially maintenance manipulative therapy.

Course Group includes all Courses numbered 126 thru 127

David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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Neurology 126

Neurological Conditions in Chiropractic Practice


5.0

$100.00 USD

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  • Recognize Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in your chiropractic patients
  • Summarize the prevalence in your patient population
  • Identify the type of patient that presents with TBI
  • Explain why a chiropractor needs to differential diagnose TBI patients
  • Compile correlations of TBI inciting factors with your patient presentations
  • Demonstrate the pathology that occurs with TBI
  • Classify the grades of TBI and discriminate what can be treated conservatively
  • Identify the incidence of injuries that commonly cause TBI
  • Evaluate the probability of TBI in your patient
  • Describe the many different types of evaluations, in the field, in the office and upon referral
  • Implement in-office Screening Tools and apply diagnostic criteria
  • Identify the risk of post-concussive syndrome
  • Detect patients with “Brain Cognitive Reserve”
  • Identify Second Impact Syndrome
  • Assess the value of MRI
  • Identify Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
  • Integrate the current concepts of conservative treatment
  • Design Cognitive Rehab
  • Provide appropriate patient advice, treatment or referral options

David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

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Neurology 125

Neuromodulation and Balance


1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Compared and contrast galvanic vestibular stimulation and Tone Burst Vestibular Stimulation in the treatment of the balance impaired patient.
  • Apply the polarity specific effects of the anode and cathode on the vestibular system for amelioration of common balance impairments.
  • Identify the anatomical location of electrode placement for Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation.
  • Create a treatment strategy using Tone Bursts based on physiological pairing of semicircular canals.
  • Apply Specific Tone Protocols based on Saccule versus Utricle dysfunction in balance impaired patients.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 124

Neuromodulation with tDC


2.0

$40.00 USD

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  • Communicate the risks, potential benefits and the investigational nature of tDC with a potential patient for the purpose of securing a written informed consent prior to treatment
  • Understand the similarities and differences between low voltage direct current and high voltage pulsed galvanic and how to apply knowledge of their polarity specific effects in clinical neuromodulation
  • Identify brain targets for neuromodulation and construct a therapeutic electrode montage, treatment protocol in terms of intensity, duration, frequency and dose of tDC 
  • Explain the theory of tDC as it relates to pain modulation based on contemporaneous scientific literature
  • Apply tDC  as an adjunct procedure to assist in intractable pain relief

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 123

Neuromodulation with Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS)


1.0

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  • Discuss the history of GVS and the historic use of GVS as diagnostic procedure.
  • Identify the effects of GVS on the nervous system and use this information to construct an effective clinical protocol for his/her patient
  • Apply GVS as an adjunct procedure to assist in balance rehabilitation.
  • Understand and apply GVS as part of a comprehensive strategy for the treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes.
  • Create a treatment protocol in terms of electrode placement, intensity, duration and precautions for the use of GVS in clinical practice.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 122

Trans-spinal Direct Current Stimulation (ts-DC)


1.0

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  • Understand the differences and similarities between TENs, low voltage and high voltage galvanic and be able to use this knowledge to select the most appropriate type to stimulation for use in ts-DC applications
  • Apply precautions, other safety considerations and informed consent when administering high voltage galvanic stimulation for non-invasive spinal cord stimulation.
  • Craft evidence-based treatment strategies using ts-DC stimulation for pain control and modulation of both ascending sensory and descending motor pathways based on recently published literature on central nervous systems effects of direct current stimulation.
  • Be able to select optimal electrode placement for ts-DC based on clinical presentation of the patient
  • Understand the basic technique for non-invasive Stellate Ganglion transcutaneous stimulation and its possible application for sympathetic maintained pain.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 121

Neuromodulation: Use of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation


1.0

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  • Discuss stimulation parameters for using High Voltage Galvanic stimulation for neuromodulation
  • Identify optimal ranges for pulse-width, milli-AMPs, phase and other parameters of electrical stimulation
  • Differentiate and choose optimal types of electrical stimulation (TENS vs. HVG) for clinician applications
  • Draw out the neuro-anatomical pathways of vagal nerve stimulation and use this information to guide appropriate use of vagal nerve stimulation in clinical practice
  • Discuss the investigational nature of tVNS, potential risk-benefits, with patients and construct a treatment plan using tVNS with a properly informed and consenting patient.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 120

Non-Invasive Neuromodulation in Neuropathy Treatment


1.0

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  • Compared and contrast usual transcutaneous nerve stimulation techniques (TENs) with techniques of non-invasive neuromodulation using High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic stimulation
  • Identify the anatomical location of electrode placement for central and peripheral non-invasive neuromodulation techniques
  • Differentiate various forms of peripheral versus central non-invasive neuromodulation techniques
  • Discuss the theory of application and be able to apply techniques of non-invasive neuromodulation in practice.
  • Create a strategy for neuromodulation of the patient suffering from neuropathy
  • Identify appropriate choices of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques for a patient suffering from neuropathy.
  • Breakdown risk versus benefits of neuromodulation and be able to discuss them with the patient suffering from neuropathy
  • Appraise a neuropathy patient and construct a comprehensive neuropathy treatment plan which includes non-invasive neuromodulation techniques
  • Breakdown and discuss the investigational nature of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques and understand the importance of obtaining written informed consent before proceeding with non-invasive neuromodulation in neuropathy patients
  • Comprehend the basic electronics of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 119

Pharmacognosy: Neurotransmitters


1.0

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  • Utilize natural substances as neurotransmitter based treatments for neuropathy.
  • Identify GABA modulating substances and their effects on GABA metabolism and GABA receptors
  • Utilize natural substances that modulate Glutamate metabolism and receptors
  • Differentiate the roles of GABA, Glutamate and Glycine receptors in pain processing
  • Create a strategy to modulation neurotransmitter receptors using natural substances for pain relief

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 118

Pharmacognosy: Signaling Pathways in Neuropathy


1.0

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  • Discuss how insulin signaling abnormalities can directly and indirectly contribute to neuropathy
  • Utilize natural substances that modulate insulin signaling pathways
  • Differentiate the roles of Endocannabinoid receptors in pain processing versus recreation “High”
  • Create a strategy to modulation Endocannabinoids receptors with legal natural substances for pain relief
  • Understand the role of Nerve Growth Factors (NGF) in the development of symptoms of neuropathy and also the role of NGF promoting natural substances which may stimulate repair and regeneration.

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 117

Neuropathy Management - Part 1


2.0

$40.00 USD

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  • Relate the effects of voltage gated sodium and calcium channels to the development of neuropathy
  • Draw the pathways specific of TRPs, NaV 1.8 and CaV 3.2 ion channels in the nervous system
  • Understand the application of selective NaV 1.8 and CaV 3.2 channel blockers in patients with neuropathy
  • Discuss basic science research that links ion channels with the signs and symptoms of neuropathy
  • Utilize the neurobiology of the Rubber Hand phenomena to treat patients with peripheral neuropathy.
  • Discuss various ion channels and their roles in neuron hyper-excitability related to neuropathy
  • Utilize natural substances that modulate ions channels related to neuropathy
  • Differentiate the roles of Protein Kinase C and Aldose Reductase  in neuropathy
  • Identify potential signaling pathways that are targets of neuromodulation through natural substances
  • Prepare a comprehensive natural-substance management strategy for patients with neuropathy

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 116

Neuropathy - Treatment Applications


2.0

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  • Contrast historical versus neuroanatomical theories of acupuncture
  • Describe the 4 basic mechanisms of acupuncture analgesia.
  • Identify and utilize the local, segmental and central effects of acupuncture for neuropathy pain control
  • Combine nutraceutical substances that may enhance the effectiveness of acupuncture
  • Prepare a comprehensive acupuncture point prescription for maximum analgesic effects in patients suffering from neuropathy 
  • Contrast real versus placebo acupuncture and discuss the pitfalls in placebo controlled trials
  • Utilized knowledge of the effects of acupuncture on GABA, Glutamate & 5HTP to maximize acupuncture analgesia in neuropathy patients
  • Utilize basic pharmacognosy to support and enhance the neurotransmitter effects of acupuncture
  • Apply sensory stimulation techniques to promote Neurotrophic factors in nerve repair and regeneration
  • Apply the basic science of acupuncture as a bridge to non-invasive neuromodulation in neuropathy patients

George Kukurin, DC, DACAN

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Neurology 111

Neuropathic Pain - Part 2


1.0

$22.00 USD

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  • Explore current understanding of pain concepts, physiology and theories behind neuropathic pain and allodynia
  • Discuss the importance of the neurological implications of a nerve injury
  • Describe mechanisms of neural plasticity
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to neural plasticity, articular neurology, and mechanisms of pain

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurology 110

Neuropathic Pain - Part I


1.0

$22.00 USD

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  • Explore current understanding of pain concepts, physiology and theories behind neuropathic pain
  • Discuss in detail the relevant neurological anatomy and functional neurology
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to pain receptors and neural integration
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of relevant components of human nervous system as it relates to neural plasticity, articular neurology, and mechanisms of pain

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurology 102

The Neurological Effects of Manipulation


1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Further elucidate the neurological aspects of manipulation
  • Discuss nociceptive input to the spinal cord
  • Review mechanoreceptors and their fibers
  • Identify the relationship of mechanoreceptors with endorphin/enkephalin
  • Analyze the history of referred pain patterns

Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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Neurology 101

The Neurological Aspects of Manipulation


1.0

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  • Identify the neurological aspects of manipulation
  • Review the basics of cellular physiology as it relates to manipulation
  • Discuss action potentials and synapses
  • Evolve an understanding of receptors
  • Describe nociception and effects of manipulation

Paul Powers, DC, DABCN

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Neurological Exam 107

Record Maintenance and Narrative Report Writing


1.0

$23.00 USD

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  • Maintain proper records of neurological examination in the SOAP format
  • Write narrative reports reflecting the neurological examination
  • Apply an outline of fundamental procedures in performing a complete chiropractic neurological examination

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurological Exam 106

Clinical Assessment of Pain and Function


1.0

$23.00 USD

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  • Perform a clinical assessment of pain and function
  • Explain the psychophysiological profile of pain patients
  • Discuss the treatment of pain

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurological Exam 105

Examination of the Cerebellar Systems


1.0

$23.00 USD

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  • Perform an examination of the systems involved with Movement and Coordination
  • Discuss cerebellar anatomy
  • Differentially Diagnose by applying clinical signs of cerebellar dysfunction
  • Recognize cerebellar syndromes by their anatomical areas
  • Apply specific principles of examination to improve the Chiropractic Spinal Examination
  • Describe specific procedures of the spinal examination

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurological Exam 104

The Reflex Systems


1.0

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  • Perform an appropriate examination of the reflexes, including deep tendon, superficial, visceral and pathological reflexes
  • Describe the anatomy associated with reflexes
  • Properly grade and record reflexes
  • Interpret the Results of Reflex Testing

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurological Exam 103

Somatic Motor System, Involuntary Movements and Non-Paralytic Movement Disorders


2.0

$46.00 USD

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  • Perform and chart a neurological examination of the voluntary motor system and the somatic sensory system
  • Apply results of the examination findings in the differential diagnosis of patients
  • Describe the three neuron pathway involved with sensorineural innervation
  • Discuss multimodal sensations

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurological Exam 102

Cranial Nerves


2.0

$46.00 USD

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  • Cite anatomy and function of the cranial nerves
  • Examine the twelve cranial nerves during a clinical examination
  • Discuss disorders of cranial nerves

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurological Exam 101 - 107
9.0

$180.00 USD

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  • This course contains all content from Neurological Exam 101 through 107. Please see educational objectives for those courses

Course Group includes all Neurological Exam Courses numbered 101 thru 107

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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Neurological Exam 101

The Patient Interview


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  • Demonstrate skills to properly perform a patient interview
  • Properly record a chief complaint
  • Perform a neurological examination of the head and neck
  • Perform a mental status examination

Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

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