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| This class explains the chiropractic approach to healthcare and provides an introduction to normal anatomy and injured anatomy. The chiropractic approach to healthcare is contrasted with that of a medical doctor (MD). Chiropractors diagnose and treat patients whose health problems are associated with the body's muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems, especially the spine. Chiropractors believe that interference with these systems impairs the body's normal functions and lowers its resistance to diseases. Chiropractic has grown to be the second largest group of primary care physicians in the United States. |
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| The normal anatomy of the human body will be described and illustrated. Bone structure will be pictured. Ligaments, tendons, muscles, bursa and cartilage will be described and illustrated. The cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine will be distinguished. Normal anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, ankle and foot will be presented. Injuries to the head and cervical spine can cause headaches, neck pain, cervical radiculitis and herniation. |
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| The various methods and philosophy of treatment will be described. Demographics and educational requirements will be presented. Licensing, regulatory oversight, and the scope of practice will be delineated. The duties and responsibilities of the chiropractor will be depicted. An introduction to medical terminology will be presented. |
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| This class will educate the participant on the accurate use of codes associated with chiropractic documentation. E/M codes will be defined. The various uses of physiotherapy and the types of modalities will be explained. |
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| Lastly, a focus on healthcare records will be provided which document the immediate care and treatment of the patient and allow the physician to gauge progress. Cervical radiculitis will be defined. The clinical presentation which should be listed in the patient's history will be noted. Causes of cervical radiculitis and diagnostic testing will be discussed. |
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