NeuroFascial Integration 201

Course overview

Hour 1: *Describe the tensegrity model as it relates to biomechanics from a cellular to organism level. *Define fascia, including anatomical lines and physical properties. *Describe the Dural Fascial Kinetic Chain and its relationship to Adverse Mechanical Tension (AMT) on the spine and CNS. *Describe the clinical relevance of biotensegrity, and how to apply these updated architectural and biomechanical principles to the delivery of chiropractic adjustments. Hour 2: *Explain the impact of chronic stress. *Recognize common signs and symptoms of sympatheticotonia during initial patient presentation. *Outline the diagnostic process for sympatheticotonia, including both testing and interpretation. *Summarize clinical considerations for the patient with sympatheticotonia. Hour 3: *Recognize and describe the common signs and symptoms of imbalance during initial patient presentation. *Outline and demonstrate testing procedures for imbalance. *Describe clinical interpretation of test results for imbalance. *Make referral for imbalance when appropriate. Hour 4: *Describe statistical incidence and association with head and neck trauma. *Be able to recognize in clinical practice the common signs and symptoms of head and neck trauma. *Outline the diagnostic process for head and neck trauma, including both testing and interpretation. *Summarize clinical considerations for the patient with head and neck trauma.