A Functional Medicine Approach to Chiropractic Treatment

Functional Medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness. A diagnosis can be the result of more than one cause. A cause such as inflammation may lead to a number of different diagnoses. The precise manifestation of each cause depends on the individual’s genes, environment, and lifestyle, and only treatments that address the right cause will have lasting benefit beyond symptom suppression.

The purpose of this course is to expose you to Functional Medicine and give you the ability to see how resistant conditions like arthritis, chronic fatigue, diabetes, heart problems, insomnia, depression and many mysterious conditions and pains can be solved.

Chiropractors that practice Functional Medicine help many people return to wellness after literally years of health problems and poor and unsolvable health conditions by other types of doctors. In Functional Medicine, a doctor will combine advanced laboratory testing with evidenced based, sound treatment principles and have success solving these hard cases. We will look at actual cases, see what the underlying cause of the condition is, and then see the results of treatment. A truly exciting and fun way to practice!

A New Approach to Bone Disease with State of the Art Imaging

Dr. Terry Yochum and Dr. Alicia Yochum will cover a systematic approach to evaluating plain films to better help you in your daily practice. They will also review a wide range of pathology such as sports injuries, arthritis, tumors and infection. The classification and terminology used for disc herniations along with the biomechanics of the disc will be covered. Join us for this exciting new seminar!

Assessments of Neurological Disturbance using Heart Rate & Skin Variables

This seminar focuses on the rationale, research, procedures, and interpretation of evidence-based in-office testing that will monitor autonomic changes following your spinal care.

The testing includes:

 a.      Skin temperature analysis (symmetry and pattern models). Instruments include simple single probe infrared thermometers as well as the TyTron thermographic system

 b.     Resting heart rate and heart rate variability. Technology includes App-based methods as well as a three-lead ECG unit.

 c.      Sit-to-stand heart rate test using App and radial artery palpation.

If you are looking for objective, evidence-based assessments to monitor autonomic function in your practice, this seminar is for you !

Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy and Newborns Through Teens

CARE DURING PREGNANCY:

- Learn how to make the pregnancy and birth experience easier and less traumatic for mom and baby.

- Navigate changes in mom's body throughout pregnancy and apply the appropriate modifications in analysis and adjusting technique necessary to optimally prepare her for labor, delivery, and beyond.

- Includes complementary support information including extremity adjusting, exercise advice, physical supports, nutrition, and how to communicate to health care providers.

- Also, learn in depth information, adverse reactions, and risks of epidurals, inducing birth, and Cesarean sections.

- And, if the baby is in Breech or another atypical position, learn the Webster Breech Turning Technique.

CARE FOR CHILDREN:

-Newborns: subluxation occurrence and effects at birth, vitals/milestones, primitive reflex indications, common problems to evaluate, breast feeding/early diet recommendations.

-Kids adjusting techniques: Analysis/approaches; where, when, and how to adjust children at each stage of growth utilizing a combination of multiple methods.

- Most common conditions that come in and the vertebral segments to emphasize along with parent education and support information: including earache, asthma, allergy, colic, bed wetting, fever/seizures, ADHD/hyperactivity, strep throat, and more.

-Discussion on Scoliosis Assessment and Treatment

-Care for the Athlete: Care, communication, and challenges.

-Making your office environment kid friendly: space, information access and education, children and family fees.

-Chiropractic first aid for kids: options for over the counter/prescription meds, when to go your medical doctor/ER vs home care. Herbal, homeopathic, and home remedy options.

-Special adjustments: torticollis, sinus sweep, reflux/GERD, asthma/first rib, jaw/tongue tie, ear adjustment, cranial for seizures.

-Numerous case studies and discussion

Chiropractic Treatments for Arthritis & IBS

This classes teaches Differential Diagnosis for Arthritis by simulating the presentation of 12 different forms of arthritis. The provider is specifically taught the 4 major classifications of arthritis during this interaction. This class teaches how to specifically differential diagnose between the various potential diagnoses of arthritis. This clarifies for the chiropractic provider those cases that can be conservatively treated and those cases that need further referral or co-management.

The science behind Arthritis treatment is discussed with outcomes presented and evaluations of numerous approaches to the treatment of arthritis.

The Examination for arthritis is straight forward. Examples of examination of the fingers, the knee, and other areas is specifically discussed. All forms necessary are included.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This portion of the class explores the tools the chiropractor has to help treat his patients with this common condition as well as other digestive conditions. These are evidenced based treatments for IBS Syndrome and other conditions, that can be utilized by chiropractors. A Look at other digestive disorders and what can be done about them including Functional Dyspepsia, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Leaky Gut, Barret’s Esophagus, fiber, pre biotics and pro biotics, as well as Hiatal Hernia diagnosis and treatment. All have practical applications a chiropractor can use for patients for these common conditions

Diet Plans & Nutrition Strategies with Rehab

Dr. Aucker will start the day reviewing nutrition and diet plans. You will learn how to help your patients with specific dietary needs and how they can successfully maintain the best diet for their needs. Dr. Aucker will show you how to set up meal plans, daily plans, and the nutritional benefits for specific conditions.

The afternoon you will be learning rehab modalities to help these patients fulfill their whole body health and function. This is the perfect mix of education, evidence-based nutrition and modalities, and hands-on training.

Documentation & Coding Requirements for 2021

Insurance is changing.  This seminar will discuss the way providers are being tracked for their code usage, and how decisions are made about claims.

• See the new codes that will be released on Oct 1.  Also any changes in ICD 10 on October 1.

• CPT Code update for January 1, 2021

This Documentation Seminar will help you stop getting claims rejected and avoid being considered for removal from insurance networks and paying back money you have been paid! 

• ICD 10 update

  See the new codes that will be released on Oct 1.  Also any changes in ICD 10 on October 1.

• CPT Code update for January 1, 2021

• You do not need to get a new ICD 10 code book.  How to get the right ICD 10 Code that is up to date and supports the codes you need for documentation.  

  There are changes coming to CPT January 1.  A major change is coming to the E/M codes.  A full discussion regarding these changes.

Dry Needling Applications & Protocols

Dr. Hayes teaches and demonstrates Dry Needling - when and how to use it to better treat your patients.

This hands on course will prepare you to safely and successfully incorporate this technique into your practice.  You will have the chance to practice this technique throughout the seminar so you are confident in your ability to perform dry needling when you leave the seminar!

You will get a supply of needles and necessities to take back to your office with you!

Superficial Dry Needling is a treatment method for soft tissue that affects enthesis disruptions and trigger points that, when done correctly, offers immediate pain relief for your patient. 

This course will cover the safety of dry needling and the difference between dry needling and acupuncture, as well as ethical considerations for performing dry needling.  We will discuss pain theory and the specifics of how a dry needle works. 

You will be taught how to perform dry needling on each part of the body, how to insert the needles, where to insert the needles, how long to leave them in and much more. You will know confidently how to perform this technique to your patients when you are finished!

Recent research as well as past research demonstrates the effectiveness of dry needling, making it one of the emerging popular therapies today.  However, if the practitioner is not skilled and fully understanding of how the needle works and how to determine the appropriate needle locations, the service can cause pain and discomfort, or poor outcomes. 

Safety concerns as well as proper needle use and disposal will be emphasized. 

Demonstrations of safe and appropriate handling of needles, clean needle technique and the OSHA needle safety standard will result in the participant clearly understanding dry needling and when and when it should not be used.  The risks and potential complications of dry needling will be studied as well as how to identify potential adverse effects and how to manage emergencies.   

You will be prepared to competently use this technique in your practice Monday Morning.

Extremity Adjusting: Hands to Feet

This extremity adjusting workshop is like none other. It was designed to demonstrate to and teach the DC how to manually adjust hand and foot articulations more effectively and efficiently with little to no discomfort to the patient. The methodology uses a simple, step-by-step, systematic process to adjust the carpals, tarsals, and other extremity joints.

You will learn basic skills and understanding of how to properly asses, diagnose and treat conditions involving the wrist and hand, shoulder, foot and ankle. Any DC that learns and implements this manual extremity adjusting methodology will certainly notice a significant improvement in their management of extremity conditions.

You will also learn new methods on how to effectively communicate to your patients the value, benefit and need for extremity care and provide a more exhaustive treatment approach to your patients.

Functional Movement & Rehab Strategies

Dr. Aucker will begin by going through the treatment protocols for rehabilitation. This is the perfect mix of education, evidence-based techniques, and hands-on training. Chiropractic adjustments will focus on the full spine, as well as extremity techniques. The myofascial portion will consist of in-office and home protocols. In-office techniques will be focused on instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, both immobile and with movement, (similar to Graston technique) and an array of trigger point therapy, pin-and-stretch, and other myofascial release techniques. The home protocols will be centered around the use of a foam roller, roller stick, lacrosse ball, and mobility peanut. Finally, rehabilitation will start with assessment protocols created by Vladimir Janda and Craig Liebenson, educational background, and corrective exercises/protocols. No matter what your background training may be, you will definitely be able to apply something to your everyday practice to help patients and boost revenue

Imaging Calcifications: Here, There, Everywhere…& Understanding Ultrasounds & Extremity MRIs

In this brand-new and exclusive to Fetterman Events seminar, Dr. Terry Yochum will cover a systematic approach to imaging calcifications. He will review studies and images giving you the knowledge to locate and evaluate calcifications. You will learn how to determine if what you are seeing is problematic to the patient, and what steps you should take after finding it.

In the afternoon, Dr. Alicia Yochum will be teaching how to understand ultrasounds and MRIs. She will review cases and show you how to interpret what you are seeing and what to do once you know.

State of the Art Imaging for Today's Active Practice

In this seminar, Dr. Alicia Yochum will cover a systematic approach to evaluating plain films to better help you in your daily practice. She will also review a wide range of pathology such as sports injuries, arthritis, tumors and infection. The classification and terminology used for disc herniations along with the biomechanics of the disc will be covered. Join us for this exciting seminar!

Taping Techniques and Sports Medicine

In this seminar Dr. Morgan will teach:

• Athletic and Kinesio taping methods for all major areas of the body

• Overview of examination and treatment of common injuries

• Working as a team or event chiropractor in various circumstances. How to get involved. Patient/athlete forms, informed consent and risk management.

• Sports Chiropractic clinical pearls and tips

• Case Studies in Sports Chiropractic

• Concussion protocols

48 Hour Nutrition Certification Program

Join us for an exciting AND practical Nutrition Certification program for Wisconsin doctors.  This course contains the 48 hours of classtime and the testing required to receive your Nutrition Certificate from the Wisconsin Board of Chiropractic.

Instead of taking 4 separate weekends to complete this program, we have combined the series into 2 full 24 hour weekends.  This class gives you everything you need for your Nutrition Certification!

You are required to complete a 48 hour course consisting of 4 - 12 hour sessions.  At the end of each 12 hours, you must take an exam over the material presented and pass with at least 75% or higher.

PART I: This course will introduce the elements of a healthy diet. Each of the macronutrients, calories, fat, carbohydrate, and protein will be addressed in terms of a)needs of the human body in males and females and in various age groups b) consequences of deficiencies and excesses c) use of food sources and supplements, and d) related effects on organ system dysfunction, diseases and other health conditions. Selected laboratory tests, such as hair, saliva, urine and blood, and physical exam procedures will be discussed as they relate to understanding related health risks. Methods for diet history taking will be covered and practiced, along with nutritional counseling and initial screening. 

PART II: This course will cover several major categories of vitamins, minerals and metals. Micronutrient topics will be grouped into physiological or organ system themes. Each micronutrient will be addressed in terms of a) needs of the human body in males and females and in various age groups, b) consequences of deficiencies and excesses along with toxicity, c) use of food sources and supplements, d) related effects on organ system dysfunction, diseases and other health conditions, and e) contraindications, interactions and safety issues. Selected laboratory tests and physical exam procedures will be discussed as they relate to assessing micronutrient adequacy. 

PART III: This course will cover the remainder of the vitamins and minerals not addresses in Course II. Each micronutrient will be addressed in terms of a) needs of the human body in males, females, and in various age groups, b) consequences of deficiencies and excesses, c) use of food sources and supplements, d) related effects on organ system dysfunction, diseases and other health conditions, and e) contraindications, interactions, and safety issues. Selected laboratory tests and physical exam procedures will be discussed as they relate to assessing micronutrient adequacy. This course will also include and overview of the efficacy, safety, risks and benefits of nutraceuticals such as enzymes, phytonutrients, glandular and tissue-based supplements

PART IV: This course is presented in two parts. Part one is sports nutrition and covers the interaction between exercise physiology and nutritional requirements, as well as evidence-based dietary and supplemental strategies for optimum performance in sports emphasizing endurance, strength and power, weight control and body building. Part two is the therapeutic use of botanical agents, which will cover the physiological basis, clinical evidence, safety considerations, and regulatory status underlying the modern applicaton of herbal medicine

Rehabilitation Exercises & Modalities

This seminar will get you up out of your seats and give you the opportunity to see results right in the classroom.  

Learn specific rehab exercises and when to use them. Practice these exercises and how to score them to better treat your patients:  assessment protocols integrating muscle and joint dysfunction and motor control, and more. Join us to learn how to provide the best rehabilitation treatment to your patients for the best results.  

Dr. Carter will teach his unique clinical concepts of treating Trigger Points with minimal or no pain methods.   Topics include functional strength, power, flexibility and fitness as it relates to everyday work, home and recreational activities.

Taping & Techniques for Upper & Lower Extremity Treatments

In this seminar Dr. Morgan will teach:

• Athletic and Kinesio taping methods for the upper extremities

• Overview of examination and treatment of common injuries

• Special extras for Shoulders & Cervical Technique!

• Case Studies in Sports Chiropractic

• Concussion protocols