2013 TCC Convention - Course Schedule*

Topic: Clinical Lessons from the Anatomy Lab

Instructors: Robert Routh, PhD and David Schimp, DC, DACNB, DAAPM

Time: 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Location: Expo A

Course Description: This program is an evidence-based approach to clinical diagnosis in orthopedics and neurology. Case-based and algorithmic approaches to diagnosis followed by hands-on anatomical review of body region.

Topic: Muscle Dysfunction Evaluation & Treatment (lumbar region)

Instructor: J.D. Hasenbank, DC, CCSP, CSCS

Time: 1-5 p.m.

Location: Expo A

Course Description: Have you ever been frustrated that your favorite manual release or neuromuscular reeducation technique works on certain muscles but not others or that you have to keep re-releasing the same muscle or subluxation again and again? Ever wonder why or want a longer lasting solution? FAST (Functional Athletic Sports Therapy) is a systematic, outcome based approach that will allow you to quickly identify the cause of muscle dysfunction for longer lasting, more effective adjustments and muscle releases.

Topic: Role of Chiropractic in Sports Nutrition

Instructor: Jeff Lavell, DC (sponsored by Standard Process)

Time: 9 a.m.- 12 noon

Location: Expo B

Course Description: This course will cover: 1) Science of supplementation in sports, including a history of supplementation in sports, current “hot” items in supplementation for sports with research and current literature, and safety/efficacy. 2) Role of sports drinks and hydration in supplementation, including formulas to determine best hydration levels, sports drinks and their use, energy drinks and their effects on hydration, and combo drinks (protein) and impacts on hydration and recovery. 3) Supplementation strategies for the athlete, including timing of supplements, and supplement strategies for youths, adults and seniors.

Topic: Cervical Spondylosis & Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Instructor: Brad McKechnie, DC, DACAN

Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Location: Expo C

Course Description: The objectives of this course are: 1) Gain understanding of anatomy and pathophysiology related to cervical spondylosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy; 2) Gain understanding of mechanisms involved in spinal cord compression related to cervical spondylosis; 3) Develop better understanding of neurological examination as it relates to cervical spondylosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy; and 4) Gain evidence-based understanding of treatments available and referral criteria.

Topic: MRI Imaging of Neurological Diseases and Disorders

Instructor: Edward Fritsch, DC

Time: 1-3 p.m.

Location: Expo C

Course Description: The objectives of this course are: 1) Gain understanding of MRI technology as it relates to imaging of neurological diseases and disorders; 2) Gain functional understanding of carious imaging sequences and their uses; and 3) Gain understanding of clinical findings for various classes of neurological disease observed through MRI.

Instructor: Bill Moreau, DC, DACBSP, CSCS, FICC

Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Location: Expo A

Plenary Speaker

Topic: Chiropractic Management of Common Pediatric Sports Injuries

Instructor: Elise Hewitt, DC, CST, DICCP, FICC (sponsored by NCMIC)

Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Expo A

Course Description: This course will cover: 1) Introduction, toe/foot conditions, ankle conditions in the pediatric patient; 2) Conditions of the pediatric shin, calf and knee; 3) Conditions of the pediatric thigh, hip, abdominal musculature; 4) Conditions of the pediatric lumbar and thoracic spines, and shoulder; 5) Conditions of the pediatric elbow, wrist and hand; and 6) Conditions related to pediatric neck and head injuries.

Topic: Concussions: The Activator Approach to Treatment

Instructor: Jamal DeVita, DC, CCSP (sponsored by Activator Methods)

Time: 1-4:30 p.m.

Location: Expo B

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Topic: Does my dizzy patient have a stroke?

Instructor: David Schimp, DC, DACNB, DAAPM

Time: 10-11:30 a.m.

Location: Expo C

Course Description:This course will begin with an overview of limitations of the present day Quality of Symptoms approach to the diagnosis of dizziness while introducing a new model based on triage of the dizzy patient, triggers, timing, and tell-tale signs. This will be followed by a discussion of a simplified algorithmic approach to the initial evaluation and case presentations of peripheral (benign) causes of dizziness. The course concludes with an overview of acute vestibular syndrome, including definition, case presentation, and the HINTS evaluation.

Topic: Conservative Management of Cervical Radiculopathy

Instructor: Brad McKechnie, DC, DACAN

Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Location: Expo C

Course Description: The objectives of this course are: 1) Gain understanding of spinal pain generators related to cervical radiculopathy; 2) Gain understanding of how neural compression physiology applies to cervical radiculopathy; 3) Develop increased understanding of essential examination elements and how outcome-based reporting is used in management of cervical radiculopathy patient; and 4) Develop understanding of how and when spinal manipulation can be used in treatment of active cervical radicular syndromes.

Topic: The leg to worry about?

Instructor: David Schimp, DC, DACNB, DAAPM

Time: 3-4 p.m.

Location: Expo C

Course Description: This course will introduce participants to an evidence-based algorithmic approach to the differential diagnosis of worrisome leg symptoms, focusing on vascular leg pain, neuropathic/radicular leg pain, and neuropathic/peripheral leg pain.

Topic: The Structural Management Program

Instructor: Tim Maggs, DC (sponsored by Foot Levelers)

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Floral

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Topic: Ethics and Risk Management in the Chiropractic Office

Instructor: Steve Savoie, DC, FACO (sponsored by NCMIC)

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12 noon

Location: Expo A

Course Description: This class will address the issues of risk management and proper record keeping in the chiropractic office. Upon completion of this program, doctors will: 1) Understand the warning signs of poor documentation; 2) Understand the rationale for and the development of a chiropractic care/treatment plan; 3) Understand the components of daily record keeping (SOAP), how to use standard abbreviations, and efficiently create an accurate and complete SOAP note in under 1 minute; and 4) Understand the concept of medical necessity.

Topic: Evidence Based Spinal Examination

Instructor: Steve Savoie, DC, FACO (sponsored by NCMIC)

Time: 1-5 p.m.

Location: Expo A

Course Description: This program will address history and examination procedures commonly used in patient examination with a look at what has been demonstrated to be effective. This includes a brief discussion of terms necessary to understand how evidence based chiropractic is evaluated.

Topic: Medicare Coding & Documentation

Instructor: Michele Quattlebaum, JD

Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location: Expo B

Course Description: This eight-hour course on Medicare documentation is presented to comply with the requirements of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. All chiropractic licensees must complete at least eight hours of continuing education in documentation and coding for Medicare claims. The content of the course includes an introduction to Medicare, proper Medicare documentation, advanced beneficiary notice, active versus maintenance care, enticement, audits, referrals, and opting out.

Topic: The Myalgic Patient: Differentiating Neurogenic from Non-Neurogenic Etiologies

Instructor: Ron Fudala, DC, DACAN

Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Location: Expo C

Course Description: The goals of this course are for participants to be able to: 1) Develop a consistent and logical approach to the myalgic patient; 2) Recognize key features differentiating non-neurogenic versus neurogenic myalgic disease; 3) Become familiar with the various categories of neurogenic diseases causing cramp, spasm, and myalgia; and 4) Understand the ancillary procedures utilized in obtaining an accurate diagnosis.

Topic: Evidence-Based Practice & the Theoretical Basis of Maintenance Manipulative Care

Instructor: David Taylor, DC, DABCN, FIACN

Time: 12-2 p.m.

Location: Expo C

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Topic: Chiropractic Radiologic Technology (Rad Tech Program Only)

Instructor: Larry Wyatt, DC, DACBR, FICC

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Ivy

Course Description: This presentation will review: 1) Introduction and recent advances in diagnostic imaging technology; 2) Tips and tricks in the x-ray suite; 3) Review of x-ray protection procedures; 4) Common pitfalls in diagnostic imaging; 5) Enhancing proper x-ray positioning techniques; and 6) Practical application of x-ray physics.