Continuing Education 
 

A Practical Review of Chiropractic Research


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

   

   

Module 2 Outline
  • Screening for CV risks
    • Does a good tool/assessment exist?
    • Do current screening tests lack validity?
    • Differential diagnosis 
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 3 Outline
  • Red Flags for potential spinal pathology  
    • Cauda Equina
    • Compression fracture
    • Traumatic fracture
    • Infection
  • Vertebral artery dissection discussion
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 4 Outline
  • Reliability, validity, and mechanisms of spinal manipulative therapy
  • Inter-rater reliability and validity studies 
QUIZ

   

   

Module 5 Outline
  • Research discussing spinal manipulation:
    • Clinical effectiveness & efficacy 
    • Neurophysiological Mechanisms
    • Neuroimmune function
  • QUIZ

 

   

   

Module 6 Outline
  • Update on clinical practice guidelines:
    • Pediatric care
    • Opoid use
    • Sedentary lifestyle and LBP
    • Neck pain 
    • Low back pain
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 7 Outline
  • Chiropractic Practice Research:
    • Remote consultation hesitancy
    • Attitudes toward chiropractic by family physicians
    • Chiropractic practice patterns
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 8 Outline
  • Health services research and chiropractic:
    • Escalation of procedures
    • Claims data
    • Outcomes  
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 9 Outline
 
  • Research regarding:
    • Medicare and spinal manipulation
  • Summary and takeaways for the class
  • QUIZ

   

   

CE Hours

2.00
   

   

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.