New York Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education

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.

• 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.

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 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.

• 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

• Describe the importance of the primitive reflexes
• Explain the role of fundamental patterns
• Summarize the generation of cortical release signs

• Diagram the muscle – brain interactions and the hypothalamus – hormonal feedback loop
• Define deaffrentation
• Explain spinal dyscoupling and its effect on the neuraxis

• Describe the importance of the primitive reflexes
• Explain the role of fundamental patterns
• Summarize the generation of cortical release signs

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Classify a Parkinson's disease patient using the H and Y scale
• Formulate a specific treatment plan for musculoskeletal symptoms experienced by an individual patient.
• Use the Parkinson's Autonomic Rating Scale to formulate a treatment plan for non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
• Recognize and utilize the three main staging and scoring scales of the conditions.
• Utilize the three major components of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale to formulate a specific treatment plan for your patient.
• Understand how the autonomic scoring scale for Parkinson's overlaps and interacts with the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Score.
• Combine the rating scales to formulate a stage for disability for the Parkinson's patient.
• Utilize the United Parkinson's Rating Scale to craft a patient-specific rehabilitation program.
• Recognize Parkinsons and refer to appropriate healthcare providers as indicated.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of common biomarkers relative to Parkinson's disease patients.
• Explore the utility of Cystatin C relative to Parkinson's patients
• Analyze the newly released Neurofilament Light Chain biomarker and its role in Parkinson's disease patients.
• Examine the role of glial cells in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease and investigate the potential of the S100B protein as a biomarker for tissue damage in Parkinson's disease patients.
• Gain insights into the significance of glial cells in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease and evaluate the efficacy of the S100B protein as a biomarker for tissue damage in individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease.
• Make appropriate referrals to Medical Doctors for Parkinsons Patients

• Define the terms somatoform disorder, hysteria, malingering, organic and non organic disease.
• Contrast and compare organic and non organic disease.
• Contrast and compare somatoform disorder and malingering.
• Identify the most common symptoms described by patients suffering from Somatoform disorder, and develop a strategy to what degree the symptoms may have a somatoform component. 

• Locate cortical areas responsible for language and describe the relationship between the areas and describe pathways of cortical information processing.
• Define the term “hemisphericity” in relation to hemisphere dominance and itemize various methods to determine hemisphere dominance for functions such as language, handedness, hearing, vision, etc.
• Describe results of “split brain” experiments regarding cortical processing of faces and items in regard to distribution of visual information and speech.
• Draw the relationships between the reception and expression categories in The Schema of Monrad Crone to illustrate the “inputs and outputs” of human interaction.
• Identify the cortical pathways involved from hearing and understanding to formulating speech and speaking, and discuss the relevance of pathway location to other cortical systems.
• Define common terms associated with cortical disorders including aphasia, agraphia and apraxia.

• Contrast and compare the physical neurological examination with the physical examination of other body systems.
• Perform a neurological examination in a logical, physical sequence from sitting to standing, supine and prone.
• Describe and perform “Waddell’s Tests and six other special tests described in the literature to detect complaints without a physical basis.
• Itemize pitfalls and critically review special tests described in the literature to detect complaints without a physical basis.

• Identify the correlation of resistance exercise and lipoprotein Patterns
• Discuss the effect of boswelia on arthritis
• Review the effect of green tea on weight loss
• Establish the relationship of exercise and water replacement
• Identify the relationship of red wine and the cardiovascular system

• Distinguish how orange juice can improve blood lipid profiles
• Discuss dietary aspects for the vegetarian athlete
• Identify the relationship between bromelain and acute inflammation
• Develop the anti-septic activity of tea tree oil
• Describe Probiotics

• Review aspects of antioxidants and free radicals
• Discuss how silymarin can improve an alcohol-damaged liver
• Describe the connection/mechanism between atherosclerosis and vitamin E
• Identify research evidence between whole grains and disease
• Delineate the relationship of magnesium and hypertension

• Identify risk factors of cardiovascular disease
• Construct a list of appropriate food and food groups associated with cardiovascular disease prevention
• Evaluate various supplements that are beneficial in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
• Differentiate various diets in regard to cardiovascular disease

• Discuss various diet and lifestyle factors involving hypertension
• Recognize the relationship between various minerals and hypertension
• Distinguish the nutritional aspects of various related cardiovascular conditions
• Identify the relationship between various herbs and peripheral vascular diseases

• Discuss the basics of herbal medicine
• Identify the conditions treated with herbs
• List the effects, indications and dosages for T Bilberry and Black Cohosh

• Identify the conditions treated with specific herbs
• List the effects, indications and dosages for Boswellia, Burdock Root, Bromelain, Calendula, Cascara sagrada, Cayenne, CBD (cannabis), Chamomile, Echinacea

• Discuss the mechanism and effects of Feverfew, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Gugulipid, Gymnena Sylvestre, Horse Chestnut, Lemon Balm, Licorice, Milk Thistle, Nettle, Passionflower, Psyllium, Pygeum, Senna, Shiitake, St. Johns Wort, Saw Palmetto, Tea Tree Oil, Tumeric, Valerian Root, and White Willow