sEMG: “The lie detector for spinal pain”. What do you really know about the function of the spine and paraspinal muscles when at rest and when in motion? Join Dr. Joseph Ferezy as he beings the discussion, followed by Mr. Marcarian, for an in depth discussion of muscular myoelectric activity during standing and through all spinal ranges of motion. Using ultra-modern electronic equipment you will see the muscles behavior in "real time" as you measure the patients global myo-electrical activity and range of motion.
Neurological Evaluation: Join Dr. Ferezy for a refresher on conducting the chiropractic neurological examination in your office. Motor, sensory and reflex function testing will be discussed, along with many actual patient video vignettes showing normal and abnormal patient examination responses.
Orthopedic Surgery: Join Dr. Todd Peterson, an orthopedic surgeon, in the discussion of orthopedic surgery and joint replacement. Modern techniques of joint replacement as well as indications for proper referral will be discussed in this interesting and relevant presentation.
Vertigo: Dr. Donald Dishman, a Full Professor at Palmer Chiropractic College Florida, will discuss anatomy of the inner ear and mechanisms responsible for causing dizziness and vertigo in your patient. Also, rehabilitation exercises for vestibular complaints will be discussed and demonstrated.
Who am I?: Dr. Ferezy discusses the human mind and the three people who live in your head! Included subjects will be anatomy and physiology of various portions of the cerebral cortex as well as understanding cerebral mechanisms for language, communication, and understanding.
Upper Extremity Surgery: Dr. Gregory Yanish, a Des Moines based hand surgeon, walks us through various surgeries of the upper extremity using high definition video. Topics include patients selection and referral, types of anesthesia, and various surgical approaches to common upper extremity conditions.
Professional Boundaries and Ethics: Being a chiropractor has gotten more complicated. A discussion of general ethics and professional boundaries is held, with substantial class participation via discussion and the use of remote “clickers” allowing participants to participate in the discussion and if you results in “real time”.
Iowa code: Specific laws allow the existence of chiropractic practice in the state of Iowa. The Iowa Code pertaining to the chiropractic profession are the specific guidelines laid out for the practice of chiropractic in the state of Iowa. Chiropractors are required to take at least one (1) Continuing Education (CE) hour each cycle on this subject in order to renew their Iowa Chiropractic License.
Iowa Child and Adult abuse Recognition: this video class is certified by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services as meeting the requirements for mandatory reporters in the state of Iowa. Mandatory reporters include doctors of chiropractic. You’re required to take this course or equivalent, consisting of 1 hour in recognition of child abuse and 1 hour in recognition of dependent adult abuse, every five years while you were practicing chiropractic in the state of Iowa.