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About Brian Coleman, DC Brian completed his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at the University of Connecticut and later attended the University of Bridgeport to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While at the University of Bridgeport, he began diverging from the traditional path of a chiropractor of clinical practice towards academia and research. To combine his interest in medical research and background as an engineer, Brian completed a postdoctoral fellowship studying medical informatics at VA Connecticut and its academic affiliate at the Yale School of Medicine. Discussion Topics Health Informatics Big Data Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Neural Networks Natural Language Processing Brian’s Research and Post-Doc Pursuing Health Informatics Balancing Research and Clinical Care AI Tools for Clinicians Resources Endnote Scite.ai Unpaywall ResearchGate

Dr. Leonard John Faye graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1960. He has had an unusual professional career associating, practicing in three countries, a founder and teacher at the Anglo-European Chiropractic College, clinician at CMCC, and technique instructor at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles. He was the first chiropractor appointed by the Canadian Track and Field Olympic Committee in 1984, he was one of the first three honorary fellows of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences, started and originated the five, MPI 12 hour seminars, conducted a full five-day spine and extremities symposium for the Swiss Chiropractic Association, wrote a textbook published in 1985 on manipulation and its clinical application, produced VHS, DVDs and now online distance learning of spinal and extremity palpation and manipulation. He has spearheaded the paradigm shift from a static misalignment model to a functional model of chiropractic practice. His recent autobiography, Chiropractic Odyssey, details his journey through chiropractic practice, teaching seminars, and reading the research and reconciling it with clinical experience. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:58 Introduction to Chiropractic 00:06:18 The Value of Reading 00:11:37 England & Europe 00:23:06 Dealing with Criticism 00:26:41 Reconciling evidence with practice 00:33:36 Neuroplasticity & Sympathetic Facilitation 00:43:39 Communicating with Patients 00:53:00 Motor Skill Learning 01:07:36 “My Truths” 01:16:12 Chiropractic Odyssey on Amazon Kindle RESOURCES ChiropracticMentor.com Chiropractic Odyssey (print book) Chiropractic Odyssey on Amazon Kindle

Geronimo Bejarano is a former chiropractic student at Palmer College of Chiropractic - Florida, whose recent Twitter thread announcing his withdrawal from chiropractic school went viral. Geronimo is now a hopeful 2022 PhD applicant. He is a self-described research nerd, with interests in social determinants of health (SDoH), community based interventions, physical activity promotion and non-communicable diseases. Twitter: @gero5 Instagram: @geronimo10 LinkedIn: Geronimo Bejarano ResearchGate: Geronimo Bejarano Discussion Topics 00:00:01 Teaser Intro 00:02:24 When I grow up 00:03:41 Introduction to chiropractic 00:09:12 Early reading & influences 00:13:31 Choosing chiropractic vs. PT 00:16:33 Choosing a chiropractic school 00:19:15 Early experience in school 00:25:02 Philosophy in the curriculum 00:27:48 Learning about research 00:33:21 Disillusionment - Is “American Chiro doomed?” 00:36:56 Comparing students’ experiences 00:39:51 X-ray requirements 00:43:51 Response to Twitter thread 00:46:49 Fixing the problem from within 00:49:08 Intention and misinterpretation 00:59:45 Systemic issues vs. Personal fit 01:02:02 How to read a paper 01:05:20 Top 3 recommended MSK research papers 01:05:33 Making time to read 01:09:24 Not taking and synthesizing 01:11:10 On writing 01:13:25 Recommendations for students 01:16:38 Outro RESOURCES Top 3 MSK Research Papers Hartvigsen, J., Hancock, M. J., Kongsted, A., Louw, Q. A., Ferreira, M. L., Genevay, S., et al. (2018). What low back pain is and why we need to pay attention. The Lancet, 391(10137), 1–12. Rethorn, Z. D., Cook, C., & Reneker, J. C. (2019). Social Determinants of Health: If You Aren“t Measuring Them, You Aren”t Seeing the Big Picture.The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 49(12), 872–874. Karran, E. L., Grant, A. R., & Moseley, G. L. (2020). Low back pain and the social determinants of health: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.Pain, 161(11), 2476. Mendeley app Find more chiropractic interviews at https://www.exploringchiropractic.com SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: www.exploringchiropractic.com/itunes Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/exploring-chiropractic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/54Ojmk2kjz5jG9n5DCZRxK Google Play Music: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ipmyhflkvtnwtb23kyj7qrkgn5u?t%3DExploring_Chiropractic_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 FOLLOW ME: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/exploringchiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exploringchiropractic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploringchiro

There's no reason to assume that getting adjusted by your chiropractor will help you prevent the disease or decrease your symptoms. Here’s the state of the research and what we know about chiropractic and the immune system.

Dr. Noah Volz is the creator and host of DC2BeRevolution, a podcast and YouTube channel with over 100 interviews with the most influential people in chiropractic. He started the channel as a student and is distilling the lessons learned in a 3 part book series called The Master Student. Book 1, focusing on Mindset, is available now on Amazon.

Dr Anthony Nicholson is the CEO of Chiropractic Development International (CDI), a global continuing education organisation for chiropractors that he co-founded in 2002. CDI’s innovative online learning technology has led to formal accreditation in over 35 states in North America, along with a growing learner base in the UK, Europe and South East Asia. CDI provides 250 hours of advanced online clinical training for the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Program offered by the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut and has developed an online board examination for the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics.As a partner of Spine Partners Wahroonga in Sydney, Australia, Dr Nicholson is also a full-time chiropractic physician in private practice, is a board certified chiropractic neurologist (DACNB) and is board certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics (FACO). In addition, he is an adjunct senior lecturer in Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis and Evidence-based Practice at Macquarie University in Sydney.Discussion TopicsAs a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?Orthopedic "gap year" before chiropractic school at Macquarie UniversityEarly realization of the "Grand Canyon" in clinical practice, between "pain in the frame" approach and pathologyWorking and studying in the clinic at 4 a.m. Sunday mornings to improve clinical understandingThe need to improve chiropractic education and the state of online CEHow communication is the best marketingCDI’s high level of production quality and valueWhy we don't need to explain how the adjustment works to medical professionals.Orthopedic diplomate and partnership with University of BridgeportResourcesChiropractic Development International: CDI.edu.auOrthopedics & Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine - Postgrad Program (Sign-up for free membership here)Principles of Neural Science, Kandel & Schwartz

About Brooks Cadenhead (@Destination.DC on Instagram)Hometown: Brazoria, TXTerm: Junior (Undergraduate) at Texas A&M UniversityI chose TAMU because of the traditions and quality education. Once you're an Aggie, you're always an Aggie, and that's what makes up the famous Aggie Network. I am confident that my degree from Texas A&M will prepare me well for my future endeavors and am thankful for the rigorous coursework, wonderful memories, and future opportunities it will bring.Discussion TopicsWhat did you want to be when you grew up?Why chiropractic?Who/what have been your mentors/inspirations?What question(s) do you wish you would have known to ask admission advisors? What have you come across that have been challenges preparing for chiropractic school (pre-reqs, choosing a school, etc.)?Favorite tools and tips for those less familiar with social media or shy and unsure of putting themselves out there?’Tic PicksBrooksShadowingSocial Media accounts to follow:@futuredoctorcroft@southern_chiro@thechiropracticguru@drlumberjack & @drmackenziegoss@stevenggage@drjasonNathanSparketype AssessmentResources/Other MentionsThe Source Chiropractic YouTube ChannelYour Houston Chiropractor YouTube ChannelQueroQuiro YouTube Channel (Brazilian Portuguese)Dr. Rahim Gonstead Chiropractor YouTube Channel

UCC was the first non-profit private medical school incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. During its history, UCC has evolved into a health-sciences university with fully accredited academic programs in Medicine, Medical Images Technology, Biomedical Sciences, and now, Chiropractic.Francisco and Laura are students in the first cohort of chiropractic students, which began in August of 2018.Guests: Francisco Green & Laura O'FarrillDiscussion Topics:What did you want to be when you grew up?Why chiropractic?What is chiropractic to you?Prior to starting what did you feel the pros and cons of your future school were?Why did you choose the school you chose?What’s the best experience you’ve had so far?How is the pace of the curriculum in your program?What’s the daily schedule like?What extra-curricular opportunities are available to you through your school?If you could change one thing about your school what would it be and why?What is the best part about being a student at your school?Can US students attend UCC and then practice in the states?ResourcesUniversidad Central del CaribeUCC on FacebookUCC on InstagramForce-sensing Table Technology

Brian Fulton is a massage therapist in Ontario, Canada. He is passionately interested in manual therapy and continuing education, with twenty years of experience in massage therapy. In addition to hands-on experience, he has written hundreds of health articles and has led seminars on health, wellness, ergonomics, and the role of psychosocial factors in manual therapy. He has served on the board of directors of my professional association, both at the provincial and regional levels. Brian is the author of The Placebo Effect in Manual Therapy – Improving Clinical Outcomes in Your Practice, published by Handspring Publishing 2015. This is an in-depth, 290-page book for manual therapists, containing over 300 citations, detailing evidence-based methods therapists can employ to augment their patients’ healing, thereby improving patient outcomes. Learn more about Brian Fulton at his website and on Facebook. Discussion Topics Placebo - terms and definitions Factors effecting placebo effect Examples of implementing placebo effect(s) during patient encounter in manual therapy How can a practitioner begin to develop and practice these skills? Resources Facebook Group: Understanding Placebo Effects in Manual Therapy Diamond Dallas Yoga Video: Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur's Inspirational Transformation! Video: What Is a Placebo? Q and A with Ted Kaptchuk Recent Article: Placebo Effect Meets the Biopsychosocial Approach

Dr. William Foshee currently serves as the American Chiropractic Association Commission on Diversity Chair and on the Next Gen ACA committee. He is a 2017 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University where he was recognized as a Diversity Leadership Scholar and was named a PFund Foundation Scholar for his contributions to the LGBTQ community. Dr. Foshee practices in Dallas, Texas and endeavors to positively impact culturally competent delivery of chiropractic care both locally and nationally. Dr. Rebecca Warnecke is currently in her second year of practice as an associate doctor of chiropractic at Hartman Family Chiropractic in Jenison, MI (Grand Rapids). Although originally from Lake Geneva, WI, she went on to study Pre-Med at Iowa State University on a 4-year, full-tuition academic scholarship and graduated with a degree in Psychology and Biology. She then graduated as the salutatorian of her class from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Prior to graduating from Palmer College, Dr. Warnecke completed an eight month clerkship at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia where she provided chiropractic care to Veterans working in an interdisciplinary environment alongside primary care physicians, interventional anesthesiologists, interventional radiologists, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and rheumatologists. She is an active member of both the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and Michigan Association of Chiropractors (MAC). For ACA, she currently serves as a committee member on both the Commission on Diversity and Quality Assurance and Accountability. Through the MAC, she serves as a member of the Government Relations Committee. Her passions include serving Veterans and the underserved Hispanic/Latino population, research, and academia. Discussion Topics What is diversity? What are some specific examples of diversity (race, gender, culture, etc.)? Why is it important in the chiropractic profession? What are the examples of diversity helping/hindering chiropractic (as a profession and/or on the individual patient level)? Why has the ACA convened the diversity commission? What are common misconceptions about diversity? Resources ACA Statement on Diversity ACA and Diversity: Inclusion Through Action National LGBT Health Education Center Diversity in the chiropractic profession: preparing for 2050. Johnson, C. D., & Green, B. N. (2012). The Journal of Chiropractic Education, 26(1), 1–13. Multiple views to address diversity issues: an initial dialog to advance the chiropractic profession. Johnson, C., Killinger, L. Z., Christensen, M. G., Hyland, J. K., Mrozek, J. P., Zuker, R. F., et al. (2012). Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, 19(1), 1–11. American Black Chiropractic Association Women Chiropractors ACA Facebook Live: Diversity Matters The WAVE Diversity Panel (YouTube) To be contributors to society, it is not necessarily enough to acknowledge that we each have a different way of interacting in the world. To be truly effective, we must understand and grow from the richness that others offer to the social fabric. – Claire Johnson, et al. Multiple views to address diversity issues: an initial dialog to advance the chiropractic profession.

The most successful people in the world have one thing in common: they read. And they read a lot. Warren Buffett, the richest man in the world, continues to read up to 500 pages per day. Bill Gates has reportedly read a book a week since high school. Elon Musk devoured books of all genres when he was a kid, and has credited physics and engineering textbooks with getting him up to speed on rocket science - literally. Dr. Scott Haldeman, DC, PhD, MD, a reknowned spine specialist, thinks you should be reading at least 5 hours per week to keep up with the latest spine research. "I don't think you're capable of offering care to patients if you're not reading 2-5 hours per week. If you're not reading the research 2-5 hours each week, you're going to very rapidly become outdated.” – Scott Haldeman, DC, PhD, MD “Read 500 pages every day. That’s how knowledge works. It builds up, like compound interest. All of you can do it, but I guarantee not many of you will do it.” – Warren Buffett It’s no question that reading is a skill and a habit that must be developed and honed. And there’s no better time to start than before you go to chiropractic school. Here is my list of must-read books for pre-chiropractic students. I’ve either read the book, or had it recommended by guests on my podcast. Of course, if you’re already in school, it’s not too late to start. Each recommendation includes links to the book on Amazon, Kindle, and where available, the audiobook on Audible or the summary on Blinkist. 1. 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good. -Benjamin Todd 2. Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action -Simon Sinek 3. Careers in Chiropractic: Exploring a Growing Field -Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD 4. Learning Medicine: An Evidence-Based Guide -Peter Wei & Alexander Chamessian 5. The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance -Joshua Waitzkin Bonus List The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease by Daniel Lieberman. Amazon • Kindle • Audible The Religion of Chiropractic: Populist Healing from the American Heartland by Holly Folk. Amazon • Kindle Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina. Amazon • Kindle • Audible SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper by Howard E. Wasdin. (Trust me, the author became a chiropractor after leaving the SEALs!) Amazon• Kindle • Audible Medical Terminology: Exercises in Etymology by Dunmore and Fleischer. Amazon • Kindle

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Dr. Jerome Fryer is a chiropractor in Nanaimo, British Columbia and the creator of Dynamic Disc Designs. He obtained his bachelor of science degree in biopsychology from the University of British Columbia in 1995. He then obtained his doctorate degree in chiropractic, graduating with honors, from the University of Western States in 1999. He is currently in private practice while also making room for conducting spine research and crafting spine education models. He lectures on the topics of degenerative disc disease and related spinal hydraulics and nutrition. Discussion Topics Early schooling and chiropractic school Research Projects Dynamic Disc Desgins Resources Dr. Fryer's ResearchGate Profile Preliminary investigation into a seated unloading movement strategy for the lumbar spine: a pilot study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 14(2), 119–126. Magnetic resonance imaging and stadiometric assessment of the lumbar discs after sitting and chair-care decompression exercise: a pilot study. The Spine Journal, 10(4), 297–305. A proposed in vitro model for investigating the mechanisms of “joint cracking”: a short report of preliminary techniques and observations. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 61(1), 32–39. Real-time visualization of joint cavitation. PloS One, 10(4), e0119470. YouTube: MRI movie peers inside cracking knuckles YouTube: Academic LxH anatomical spine model

About Dr. Brandie Nemchenko Dr. Brandie Nemchenko is the owner of a large multi-doctor practice in southeastern Pennsylvania and is the Clinical Director of Bloom Holistic Care for Pregnancy. She has been certified by the ICPA in Webster Technique and with their Pregnancy and Pediatrics program since 2002. A former college athlete herself, Dr. Brandie is trained as a sports chiropractor. After almost losing her daughter in 2007 and not being able to practice, she extrapolated the procedures and research to pregnancy in a safe way. She is also a paramedic and worked in emergency rooms for many years. The mother of two gorgeous girls, and married to chiropractor, Dr. Arthur Nemchenko, Dr. Brandie released her first book, *What You Don't Expect When You're Expecting in September 2018. Discussion Topics Dr. Brandie's journey from paramedic to chiropractor How an ankle adjustment nearly lost her child Why it takes grit to survive in chiropractic How to apply sports chiropractic to pregnant patients Preparing women for their biggest game Resources About the Webster Technique Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® Dr. Brandie's clinic: Experience Chiropractic Now Bloom, Pregnancy Chiropractic Care

Exploring Chiropractic has been on hiatus as Dr. Cashion adjusts to life as a stay-at-home-dad, but new episodes have been recorded and will be in your feed soon! Up next is an interview with Dr. Brandie Nemchenko, author of "What You Don't Expect When You're Expecting," her harrowing personal story of a close call with her second pregnancy that led her to specialize in pre-natal car. Also, Dr. Jerome Fryer joins me for a fascinating look at how he founded Dynamic Disc Designs and creates amazing anatomical models of vertebral segments. I won't make the empty promise of weekly episodes from here on out - the only consistent thing in my life is dirty diapers! But, I have lots more planned for the near future. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Maiers recently published an article titled "Our future in the hands of Millennials in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. We discuss her journey through chiropractic, her research, and her vision of the future based on her experience with the upcoming generation of chiropractors.

Dr. Steven Huybrecht is a graduate of Northwestern University of Health Sciences. After 2 years in private practice, he earned a spot as the chiropractic resident at the VA St. Louis Healthcare System. Dr. Huybrecht’s professional interests include chronic pain management for veterans, organizational leadership, and state and national advocacy. His recent article, A Typical Week at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, is part of a new series of blogs from current VA Residents on the American Chiropractic Association website.

Coming from a science heavy undergraduate program and working in a neuroscience laboratory, with a masters degree in health education, he knew that an evidence-based program would be the best fit. He chose University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic after long deliberations. The school's relationship and clinical rotations within the Veteran's Administration really brought it home. We discuss the UBCC and VA residency programs, life in Connecticut, and why he chose an evidence-based school.

Travis Hornsby founded Student Loan Planner after helping his physician fiancée navigate ridiculously complex student loan repayment decisions. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and brings his background as a former bond trader trading billions of dollars. He brings that same intensity to analyzing the best repayment paths for graduate degree professionals with six figures of student debt. He's helped hundreds of clients save millions of dollars on their student loans, and he lives in St. Louis, MO. Discussion Topics: Why student loan forgiveness is your best bet, unless you have a sugar-partner How chiropractic school is not financially favorable Deciding whether your passions outweigh the costs of a 4-year graduate education Mentions: Travis' article on how Chiropractors Are Treated Horribly Under Student Loan Rules Student Loan Calculator for Every Repayment Program NYTimes article: Student Loan Forgiveness Program Approval Letters May Be Invalid, Education Dept. Says 80,000 Hours 23 Private College Presidents Made More Than $1 Million

Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, CHES, has published more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences and practiced full time for 12 years. In 1991, she earned a doctorate in preventive medicine from the University of Iowa. She is the author of two new books: Careers in Chiropractic Health Care and The Praeger Handbook of Chiropractic Health Care.