Intro to Dermal Traction Method

This course, "Intro to Dermal Traction Method," is presented by Dr. Phillip Snell, a chiropractor renowned for his work in rehabilitating lumbar disc herniation and sports injuries. Practicing at Solutions Sports and Spine, Inc. in Portland, OR, Dr. Snell integrates diverse rehab philosophies, including DNS, Stuart McGill's work, Gray Cook's methods, and kettlebell training, alongside manual techniques like Fascial Manipulation and neural dynamics. He is also the co-creator of the neurocentric manual therapy technique, Dermal Traction Method (DTM), developed with Dr. Justin Dean.Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Snell serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Western States and lectures globally on exercise interventions for lumbar disc herniation, known as the FixYourOwnBack Method. This method, informed by his personal experience with disc injury, is also available as an online program. Clinicians interested in a library of rehab exercise videos for patient use can contact Dr. Snell directly about MyRehabExercise, further extending his expertise in managing complex musculoskeletal conditions.

• •Understand the neurobiological principles underlying the Dermal Traction Method and its application to spinal dysfunction
• •Learn proper assessment techniques to identify candidates appropriate for dermal traction therapy
• •Develop hands-on proficiency in performing dermal traction techniques with proper pressure, direction, and patient positioning
• •Integrate dermal traction methodology with contemporary rehab philosophies including DNS, McGill's spine stability concepts, and movement screening principles
• •Understand the mechanism of action for how dermal traction influences neural dynamics and fascial mobilization
• •Apply dermal traction as a complementary technique alongside exercise prescription for managing lumbar disc herniation and sports-related injuries