A Practical Review of Chiropractic Research

Cost: $48.00

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Dr. Brian Anderson presents this 2-hour class in which he summarizes research related to chiropractic. Dr. Anderson also discusses practical application of the research for practicing Doctors of Chiropractic.

Module 1

Module 1 Outline

Why is this class relevant?
Medico-legal issues in chiropractic practice
Why do chiropractors get sued?
QUIZ

Module 2

Module 2 Outline

Screening for CV risks
- Does a good tool/assessment exist?
- Do current screening tests lack validity?
- Differential diagnosis
QUIZ

Module 3

Module 3 Outline

Red Flags for potential spinal pathology
- Cauda Equina
- Compression fracture
- Traumatic fracture
- Infection
Vertebral artery dissection discussion
QUIZ

Module 4

Module 4 Outline

Reliability, validity, and mechanisms of spinal manipulative therapy
Inter-rater reliability and validity studies

QUIZ

Module 5

Module 5 Outline

Research discussing spinal manipulation:
- Clinical effectiveness & efficacy
- Neurophysiological Mechanisms
- Neuroimmune function
QUIZ

Module 6

Module 6 Outline

Update on clinical practice guidelines:
- Pediatric care
- Opoid use
- Sedentary lifestyle and LBP
- Neck pain
- Low back pain
QUIZ

Module 7

Module 7 Outline

Chiropractic Practice Research:
- Remote consultation hesitancy
- Attitudes toward chiropractic by family physicians
- Chiropractic practice patterns
QUIZ

Module 8

Module 8 Outline

Health services research and chiropractic:
- Escalation of procedures
- Claims data
- Outcomes
QUIZ

Module 9

Module 9 Outline

Research regarding:
- Medicare and spinal manipulation
Summary and takeaways for the class
QUIZ

Course Completion

CE Hours

2.00

Course Information

Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz. You must view the video prior to taking the quiz.

FOR HELP: If you have technical issues, please contact the Continuing Education Department at 1-800-452-5032 or email at continuinged@palmer.edu.

DISCLAIMER: While Palmer College of Chiropractic endeavors to bring diverse topics and viewpoints for continuing education options for Doctors of Chiropractic, the opinions of presenters do not necessarily represent the views of Palmer College.