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Sunday 22 August 2010 at 08:00 AM - Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies in Oregon

Posted by: OCA Admin Category: Events Contact: admin@oregonchiroassoc.com
When: Sunday 22 August 2010 at 08:00 AM Ends: Sunday 22 August 2010 at 03:00 PM
Location: Doubletree Hotel Portland, OR 1000 NE Multnomah Street Portland, OR 503-281-6111
Module 804/904 Spinal Cord Main Objective: The main objective of this module is to review the functional organization of the spinal cord as to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of various spinal cord lesions. Structured methodology will be presented to aid the practitioner in differentiating various clinical syndromes directly or indirectly involving the spinal cord. Emphasis will be placed on the application of chiropractic modalities in the treatment of various spinal cord disorders. Key Concepts: 1. Clinical anatomy and neurophysiology of the spinal cord. 2. Neurophysiological mechanisms associated with spinal cord lesions. 3. Cortical hemisphericity and its influences on the onset and propagation of various spinal cord pathologies. 4. Motor, reflex & sensory changes associated with the following spinal cord syndromes: a. Anterior cord syndrome b. Posterior cord syndrome c. Lat cord syndromes: both dorsal-lateral and ventral-lateral 5. Neurological examination techniques used to diagnose lesions of the spinal cord.
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