Clinical Care of the Chiropractic Patient

The "Clinical Care of the Chiropractic Patient" is a comprehensive continuing education program designed for chiropractors and related professionals. This full-day event offers a diverse range of presentations aimed at enhancing clinical skills and expanding knowledge across various patient care domains. Attendees will engage with evidence-informed discussions and practical strategies directly applicable to their practice.

The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of topics, beginning with fundamental physical exams, case application, and an evidence-based approach to clinical care for both upper and lower extremities. Subsequent sessions delve into the science of healthy aging, exploring habits that promote long-term flourishing. The program also addresses the critical connection between thyroid function, the spine, and overall systemic health, providing chiropractors with insights into diagnostic considerations and collaborative care.

Further sessions focus on pediatric care, specifically on fostering immunological resilience in children through everyday lifestyle choices and microbiome support. The day concludes with an exploration of integrating strength training as a core component of rehabilitation, bridging the gap between therapy and the weight room to improve patient outcomes and functional recovery. Lunch is provided by Palmer College Continuing Education.

• -Review essential physical exams that contribute to skilled, patient-centered clinical care.
• -Discuss case application, clustering of exams, and an evidence-based approach to clinical care for the upper and lower extremity.
• -Distinguish health span from life span and challenge common misconceptions about what truly drives longevity.
• -Examine both nonmodifiable and modifiable factors that influence pain, physical health, and wellness as patients age.
• -Explore the essential role of the thyroid gland in regulating metabolism, neuromusculoskeletal function, and overall systemic health.
• -Integrate thyroid awareness into patient history-taking, differential diagnosis, and collaborative care, while remaining within evidence-based and scope-of-practice guidelines.
• -Explore how early-life experiences shape a child’s immune system and long-term health.
• -Address practical strategies to support a healthy microbiome throughout childhood with a focus on integrating these principles into chiropractic care of pediatric patients.
• -Explore how building a foundation around the principles of strength and conditioning is not only safe for patients but also effective in improving clinical care.
• -Apply principles and practical strategies for progressing patients with meaningful exercise and load management, using strength training as a clinical tool.