Restoring Human Movement

Part 1: Dan John, author and strength coach, was on the show today for a different style of interview than his typical. We talked a little about strength and training, but the goal was to get to know him and his habits better. I love Dan's work. Please visit his websites to get all of the free and paid information we spoke about. https://danjohn.net/ https://danjohnuniversity.com/ Access Sebastian's 5 Step Patient Care Workshop Series Here Cody Dimak's S&C/ Loading Workshops" Lower Upper

Achilles Tendon and Heel Pain are common issues runners and triathletes deal with. Many suffer for years if they don't find the right treatment for their pain. Dr. Dawne Costantino and I discuss treatment options for Achilles tendon regional pain and heel pain. We also cover possible reasons why you have not been getting better, despite your efforts. https://www.p2sportscare.com/

Recently I was interviewed by Brandon and Raul from the Strength Rehab Podcast. They were a pleasure to talk to, they had great questions and flow throughout the interview. I'd highly suggest listening to what they are doing on their show Sebastian Itune Strength Rehab Podcast Access Sebastian's 5 Step Patient Care Workshop Series Here Cody Dimak's S&C/ Loading Workshops" Lower Upper

Michael Shacklock, Physiotherapist, has been a guest on the show before. In episode 91, you would have experienced him for the first time and have probably heard a lot about him since (if you're a frequent listener). I've learned a lot from this man and I hope you will as well. He travels the world teaching other clinicians to effectively manage patient pathology with a neurodynamic aspect. Does motion provoke the person's symptoms? Does your sciatica patient have pain only with walking? Or may walking is fine, but returning to full sprinting has been troublesome? Or that patient with arm numbness only after pitching for 2 innings? These cases often times have a neurodynamic aspect, but how would you know? Michael is here to guide us the way. Never fear. https://www.neurodynamicsolutions.com https://www.instagram.com/neurodynamics/ Access Sebastian's 5 Step Patient Care Workshop Series Here Cody Dimak's S&C/ Loading Workshops" Lower Upper

My intern Mike Velesco has some great questions. I thought you all would benefit from hearing the Q and A. This will be a multi part series no doubt. Access Sebastian's 5 Step Patient Care Workshop Series Here Cody Dimak's S&C/ Loading Workshops" Lower Upper

I was interviewed on the Kokoro Movement Podcast recently and decided to share the audio with all of you. Talking with Jesse is always a great time. I'd love to say we have a focused topic but as conversations go, we jumped around. Take a listen to the Kokoro Movement Podcast, found on all major podcast players.

This is the audio version of a webinar I put on for Doc who wanted some organization to their treatment plans. I use this thinking process to better organize my REASONS for suggesting certain treatments and exercises to patients when I do. I think this is one of my only original ideas. Watch the video version here: https://www.p2sportscare.com/5-step-webinar/

Recorded 3-21-20 at the beginning of the "stay at home" mandates in California, I decided to share some of my brainstorming about the future. What's up with telemedicine for low back, neck, shoulder, and hip complaints... as well as other musculoskeletal conditions?

Guido Van Ryssegem has been on the podcast before (#122) where we discussed his Attractor State concept with Movement Variability. Today I wanted to have him on air to demonstrate how we can apply his Attractor State principles (influenced by Janda) in athletes with shoulder pain. You can find Guido's work here http://www.kineticintegrations.com/ If you'd like to attend my workshop, here are the details: https://www.p2sportscare.com/doctor-workshop/

In this podcast session, I'll be covering some of the evolutions I'll be adding to my practice this coming year. I don't expect all of them to work as planned, but I'm willing to give them a shot. I share these thoughts to give you all something to think about as you build your practice to help more people towards independence. Here are some of the topics: - Cash vs insurance - Exam rates - Solo verse associate experience - Finding new patients vs. retention of old ones/ base of practice - Pain verse wellness model + sustainable training - Cold vs warm leads

Recently I was schooled by an intern. Here are the cases that we were working on. See how teaching the hip hinge is dependant upon each person and what type of condition we are working with. Enjoy!

I've had a few patients over the last year I wish I had made this for as they were starting care. The reason being is that being afraid of certain movements (knowingly or not) can create certain types of pain. Establishing a clear line of communication is helpful to get these patients to their goals. Communication is needed with all relationships but in my experience, these types of cases require a little more trust-building. Teamwork!

Mike Carhart, from Anytime Fitness, reached out to me to discuss the WHY of fitness training. Diving into the minds of those who train, and seek care, is always a great topic for me so... I said yes. Enjoy!

In this podcast session, I cover some interesting patient case studies over the last few months. #1 Foot pain in a soccer player #2 Upper trap tightness #3 Successful implementation of a strength training program Listen in as a brainstorm how I could have done better and what I did well.

PART 2: Grant Elliot from @rehabfix on Instagram was on the show this week. Although we did not have an exact adjacent, in our monthly conversation we tend to chat about social media for chiropractors, business practices, treatment and communication with social media followers. This conversation was no different, between the ebb and flow of BSing we hit on these topics. This is another two-part series. Hint: At the very end of part II we come back on to hit on Grant's online consult system.

Grant Elliot from @rehabfix on Instagram was on the show this week. Although we did not have an exact adjacent, in our monthly conversation we tend to chat about social media for chiropractors, business practices, treatment and communication with social media followers. This conversation was no different, between the ebb and flow of BSing we hit on these topics. This is another two-part series. Hint: At the very end of part II we come back on to hit on Grant's online consult system.

Sara Van Dyke is a new Chiropractic school graduate. She interned within my office for 6-7 months. I wanted to have a meeting with her to brainstorm some ideas of what she could be doing at this time to start her practice. Hopefully this helps you in remembering how it was to exit school or assists you in getting your practice going. We cover insurances, new patients and website creation.

Touchpoints are useful in helping patients feel better and I'm not referencing manual therapies. Patients need to know that you're the one who can help them. Many times on the first or second interactions they are not ready to accept your help. It may be the 10th or 20th interaction. Today I'll unveil some way we create touchpoints in our new patient encounters.

Be aware this episode is not a useful one for lay public. For clinicians, it will be gold. Sam Collins from HJ Ross Billing and Coding shares many helpful tips about modern health insurance billing/ coding for chiropractors. I went to his in-person workshop a few months ago and was blown away by how much useful information I didn't know about insurance. This is Part 1 of 2. Reach Sam Collins here: https://www.hjrosscompany.com/network-home/ PRO Chiro Online CE offer here https://prochiroonlinece.thinkific.com/courses/strength-conditioning-flexion-intolerant-low-back

Be aware this episode is not a useful one for lay public. For clinicians, it will be gold. Sam Collins from HJ Ross Billing and Coding shares many helpful tips about modern health insurance billing/ coding for chiropractors. I went to his in-person workshop a few months ago and was blown away by how much useful information I didn't know about insurance. This is Part 1 of 2. Reach Sam Collins here: https://www.hjrosscompany.com/network-home/ PRO Chiro Online CE offer here https://prochiroonlinece.thinkific.com/courses/strength-conditioning-flexion-intolerant-low-back

One method I use to make more personal touchpoints with possible new patients (people on the fence) are free audios about the problems they mention on the phone or email. These audios cover many of the common questions people have before they book the first exam. Basically they want to know if I can help and how what I am doing for them is different that things they may have tried... this audio cover it. Take a listen and see if this method something that can help you in your practice.

Discogenic Low Back Pain Case Study Recently my girlfriend had a spurt of lower back pain that forced her to miss work for a whole week. She could not get off the ground for 2 day straight. Lucky for you, she was willing to share the whole experience on the show. Here's the link for the whole examination/ treatment video that Ben Ramos did with Allie about 2.5 weeks after the onset. It will be the 4th email of the series The first will be Dynamic Hip Evaluation, the Dynamic Shoulder Evaluation, Tension Clues & Cues and then this Low back exam case study. Emails are 1 week apart to give you time to try out the information. Don't worry it will all come Enjoy! Sebastian

In teaching motion, with and without weights, there are clues to see if the lifter's tension is being lost or not. Tension is what protects our body from harm during lifts and loads of the outside world. Squatting, Deadlifting, Pressing and much more require tension to move the weight and provide a safeguard against aches and pain. Tension needs to be taught. I'll cover it in this podcast. Here's the link for the document and the video I mentioned. It will not be the first email you get. It will be the 3rd that comes 14 days after the hip email. The first will be Dynamic Hip Evaluation, the Dynamic Shoulder Evaluation, Tension Clues & Cues and then this Low back exam case study. Emails are 1 week apart to give you time to try out the information. Don't worry it will all come Enjoy! Sebastian

December is the month of giving, in this podcast episode I put together my clinical pearls of shoulder evaluation from the clinicians. I've been blessed to have some great mentors in showing me how to test shoulders using the standard orthopedic and ROM testing, yet adding a dynamic aspect to the exam to see beyond reasonable doubt if this person with a shoulder issue will respond well to corrective exercise loading or manual therapy. This month on the podcast, allow me to give back. This should work in most cases of: Subacrominal impingement Swimmer's shoulder Tendonitis cases of the rotator cuff Possible grade 1 labrums Upper trap tightness Pain with sleeping on the shoulder Bursitis AMBRI shoulders Here's the link to access the document and the video I mentioned in the podcast. It will not be the first email you get. It will be the second that comes 7 days after the hip email. The first will be Dynamic Hip Evaluation, the Dynamic Shoulder Evaluation, Tension Clues & Cues and then this Low back exam case study. Emails are 1 week apart to give you time to try out the information. Don't worry it will all come Enjoy! Sebastian

December is the month of giving, in this podcast episode I put together my clinical pearls of hip evaluation. I've been blessed to have some great mentors in showing me how to work with hip/ groin pain efficiently, without the use of much manual therapy. Allow me to give back. This should work in most cases of: Hip Impingement (FAI) "Sports Hernias" Adductor Strains Pectineus Strains Piriformis "Syndrome" Trochanteric Bursitis Hip Flexor "Syndrome" Access the document and video I mentioned HERE To access the video, please use my email opt in (don't worry I won't sell your email or send you crap you won't care about). Through this email series, you'll get access to all of the clinical pearls I wish I would have known in my first 5 years of practice, as well as special offers for any future seminars I teach, "bro-sesh" meet ups, and video training.

Recently I asked if some student listeners would be willing to share their experiences of how they use the information they learn on this podcast within their schooling. I posted the request on Instagram and had a flood of people ask to be on the show to share. So, I thought it would be interesting to spend some time over a few months on learning what the listeners are saying! I learned a few things along the way :) Hopefully this interview is empowering for you as well. SHOW NOTES Reach Max Masood @mookwood24 on Instagram Phillip Snell's FYOB Course at SCU

Part 2 of 2: Doctor/ Patient communication builds often times builds trust. Building patient trust improves doctor's ability to successfully guide that person through a recovery process. I interview an anonymous guest today (Alec), who has listened to the podcast for years and has some experience in effective communication in his line of work. Take a listen, there are some great gems. SHOW NOTES

Part 1 of 2: Doctor/ Patient communication builds often times builds trust. Building patient trust improves doctor's ability to successfully guide that person through a recovery process. I interview an anonymous guest today (Alec), who has listened to the podcast for years and has some experience in effective communication in his line of work. Take a listen, there are some great gems. SHOW NOTES

Recently I asked my listeners about what they would like to see more of in this show in the coming year. A popular suggestion was MORE CASE STUDIES. You asked and I will provide. This case study is of a person who came into my office with on-going piriformis region burning/ ache that increased with turning, sitting, running and squatting. She had already been treated with a battery of soft tissue work (Active Release and Graston), chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, glute strengthening, rest and stretching. Long story short, she was reported a 75% improvement within 7 days with my suggestions.

Recently I asked if some student listeners would be willing to share their experiences of how they use the information they learn on this podcast within their schooling. I posted the request on Instagram and had a flood of people ask to be on the show to share. So, I thought it would be interesting to spend some time over a few months on learning what the listeners are saying! I learned a few things along the way :) Hopefully this interview is empowering for you as well. SHOW NOTES Contact Raul Axtmayer @raulaxtmayer on Instagram

Starting a practice/ business in any profession is challenging. In this podcast I share my experiences of practice building in year 1. I also share my realizations years after. Be sure to come hang out at the "Movement Meeting" I mention on Jan 18th Sat 5-7, Sandy's in Huntington Beach. Kids welcome.

Jesse Macedo, Strength Coach, leads the conversation today about his interaction with clients in the weight room about injuries, boo-boos and guidance of who they should be seeing and when. Allow this interview to be your "fly on the wall" experience of how your fitness trainer referrals may be occurring. If you are interested in the meet up we spoke about just message one of us. Instagram @strengthcoachmacedo @performancehb SHOW NOTES

Recently I've been challenged to better organize my thought about how to rehab and treat the people who come into my office. It's been hard... I mean really hard BUT I think I have something that is both patient and clinician friendly. Box 1: First Aid Box 2: Corrective Exercise / Instagram Stuff Box 3: Resistance Training / Bro-sesh Box 4: Return to PLAY Listen to the podcast to hear more! https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ for the show notes

Recently I asked my listeners about what they would like to see more of in this show in the coming year. A popular suggestion was MORE CASE STUDIES. You asked and I will provide. This case study is of a person who came into my office with on-going "hip flexor tightness" and "sit bone pain." She had already been treated with a battery of soft tissue work (Active Release and Graston), chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, glute strengthening, rest and stretching. Long story short, she was reported a 90% improvement within 3 days with my suggestions. Here entire write up can be found here.

Recently I asked if some student listeners would be willing to share their experiences of how they use the information they learn on this podcast within their schooling. I posted the request on Instagram and had a flood of people ask to be on the show to share. So, I thought it would be interesting to spend some time over a few months on learning what the listeners are saying! I learned a few things along the way :) Hopefully this interview is empowering for you as well. SHOW NOTES Reach Kyle Hemsley @kylerayhemsley on Instagram

We all have heard about "return to play" but are we really returning our patient to "play" or are we returning them to exercise. The thing is many people don't really care about exercise itself. They care about how the exercise makes them feel. Why not just return them to a playful activity that also accomplishes the same as the boring exercise? In this podcast, I cover this topic at length. This will be useful to movement providers as they assist patients to regain a healthily, happy life. I Will Beat Back Pain Book

Donald Murphy, author of Clinical Reasoning In Spine Pain, was the guest today. We cover how he was able to successfully integrate high quality spine care into a hospital setting and his mission to develop an army of high quality professional called the Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP). Check out the PSP Program at the University of Pittsburgh here. CRISP Education and Research site Dr. Donald Murphy DC Bio: Dr. Murphy is a chiropractic physician with over 30 years of experience in practicing, teaching and consulting in Primary Spine Care. Dr. Murphy is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh. His other faculty appointments include Professor, Part-Time University Faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences and Adjunct Associate Professor of Research at New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Murphy has been admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractors in the United Kingdom. He has also served on the Expert Panel for several spine care guidelines, including those of the American College of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, American College of Physicians and American Pain Society. Dr. Murphy has nearly 100 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and book chapters. He teaches in the certification course for Primary Spine Practitioners offered by the University of Pittsburgh. His recent books, Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain, Volume I and Volume II serve as the required texts for that course for Primary Spine Practitioners offered by the University of Pittsburgh. His recent books, Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain, Volume I and Volume II serve as the required texts for that course. His consulting activities include assisting hospitals, healthcare systems and insurers implement high-value spine care services through Spine Care Partners, LLC and providing consulting services for existing and aspiring Primary Spine Practitioners through the Primary Spine Practitioner Network . He also provides Primary Spine Practitioner training services to chiropractic and physical therapy institutions to assist them in developing a course leading to PSP Certification as well as Expert Witness and other medicolegal services.

As I work with more low back, hip and shoulder/ neck patients and refine by communication skills, I am finding I am getting some really great questions/ concerns as they recover. This podcast episode is lay public friendly. I cover questions you may have as your back, hip or neck starts to feel better. - Is lumbar spine flexion the devil? - Can I run again? Can't I ride a horse again? Can't I... - I'm not getting better because... - I've been doing rehab exercise for 3 months... should I continue? - I feel good after a few sessions. Should I come back? What else should I be doing? Enjoy the show!! SHOW NOTES

Recently I asked if some student listeners would be willing to share their experiences of how they use the information they learn on this podcast within their schooling. I posted the request on Instagram and had a flood of people ask to be on the show to share. So, I thought it would be interesting to spend some time over a few months on learning what the listeners are saying! I learned a few things along the way :) Hopefully this interview is empowering for you as well. SHOW NOTES Reach Kurtis @e3mobility on Instagram

Caleb Burgess DPT is my guest today and the conversation is amazing. If you're a physical therapist, chiropractor or personal trainer, you're going to love this interview. In this podcast you're going to learn how to communicate more effectively with your clients, which eventually leads to better outcome! Caleb has mastered the art of making complicated medical information simple for his clients. Find him on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dr.caleb.burgess/ https://drcalebburgess.com/

Jeff Langmaid, the created of The Evidence Based Chiropractor, was on the show today. Think of this episode as a human interest story with some intense moments about how to build a practice, barriers you'll hit, challenges you'll face and some tools to overcome them. Jeff hosts The Evidence Based Chiropractor Podcast Here is the link we mention for that resource. You can find his website here: https://www.theevidencebasedchiropractor.com Enjoy the show!! SHOW NOTES

At my office I teach my interns how to play the "ring ring" game. In a nutshell, as chiropractors and physical therapists, we often times we get phone calls from possible new patients asking questions: How much for a quick adjustment? Do you take my insurance? Do you do XYZ soft tissue work? These patients are really wanting one thing... to feel better. In my interpretation, their questions are based upon what they believe to be barriers to their success, but really the only barriers is themselves. Listen to this podcast and see what the "ring ring" game is all about and how it can help you succeed in building a new patient base. SHOW NOTES AT https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/

Recently I asked if some student listeners would be willing to share their experiences of how they use the information they learn on this podcast within their schooling. I posted the request on Instagram and had a flood of people ask to be on the show to share. So, I thought it would be interesting to spend some time over a few months on learning what the listeners are saying! I learned a few things along the way :) Hopefully this interview is empowering for you as well. SHOW NOTES Reach Mark at http://www.MarkMurdoch.ca

David Hanscom is a retired orthopedic surgeon, who interestingly decided to stop practicing because he no longer agreed that doing spinal surgery was needed with many patients. Interesting right?! He decided to go full time with a more conservative approach in promoting his book about high quality patient education about chronic pain. The book covers how one can manage their chronic pain without the use of invasive procedures or excessive drug use. He's the author of the book, "Back in Control." Reach out to him on his website https://backincontrol.com/ SHOW NOTES https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/

I was introduced to Dennis Dunphy through a past guest Jesse Macado. Dennis Dunphy is a co-creator of Stick Mobility. After looking into what the whole practice of Stick Mobility was all about, I decided to have him on. The application of developing tension (or as he said irradiation) through positions and movements was apparent in his method and could be extremely useful in clinical practice. He's a great conversationalist and an interesting guy. Thanks again Dennis!

Cody Dimak is one of the presenters on the PRO Chiropractic Online CE Series. He is a chiropractor in Dallas, TX. In this podcast we covered how to get back to the gym after having a back injury. Squats, no problem. Deadlifting, that's the goal! Many people become afraid of taking control of their health and fitness after sustaining a back injury. We will be specifically covering lumbar disc injuries, herniations, sciatica and disc degeneration. Want to build strength again? The exercises programming we will be laying out cover a low risk, high reward method. If you're a Crossfit athlete, a runner, a lifter, and Olympic lifter or just someone wanting to lose weight, you'll enjoy this. Within the Online Chiropractic Continuing Education Hours Course Cody Dimak convers: HOUR 7 (CE hrs 1): Graded exposure to load & coach cues for lumbar spine cases (warm-up, gluteals, hinging, carries) HOUR 8 (CE hrs 1): Graded exposure to load 7 coach cues for lumbar spine cases (squatting, pushing, pulling, implementation) Strength & Condition Of The Flexion Intolerant Back With Dr. Cody Dimak DC Cody Dimak Bio: Dr. Dimak grew up in New Orleans, LA. He attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA on a football and academic scholarship. Wanting to apply his passion and knowledge of sports medicine, he attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO, where he acquired training in many different techniques that have allowed him diversity in his treatment options. With extensive training and knowledge in sports injuries and rehabilitation, Dr. Dimak's clinical focus is on developing the resilience of his patients and athletes and getting them back in the gym or on the field as quickly as possible. By using cutting-edge, patient-focused progressions, he helps his patients not only achieve but also exceed their physical goals. He works with patients of all types who are interested in living pain-free lives and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. He is certified in: Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Capacity Screen (FCS) and a member of the International Society of Clinical Rehab Specialists (ISCRS). He also serves as a regional faculty advisor for Rehab2Performance. He is also an associated faculty member at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Dr. Dimak has experience working in Division I training facilities and has served as the team chiropractor for: Orange Coast College, Calvary Chapel High School, and Costa Mesa Pop Warner. He consults with many local gyms/strength facilities and hosts trainings at: Equinox, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Achieve Fitness, among other local venues.

Greg Lehman is one of the presenters on the PRO Chiropractic Online CE Series. I was fortunate to have flagged him down from his busy lecturing schedule to get this hour of conversation about Pain Science in! Greg is a chiropractor based out of Canada. Some of the fine points we go into are: - building your cup - fear avoidance behavior - the pain is just an alarm concept - his background of how he came to think how he does - chiropractic as a profession Greg Lehman Bio: "Prior to my clinical career I was fortunate enough to receive a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council MSc graduate scholarship that permitted me to be one of only two yearly students to train with Professor Stuart McGill in his Occupational Biomechanics Laboratory subsequently publishing more than 20 peer reviewed papers in the manual therapy and exercise biomechanics field. I was an assistant professor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College teaching a graduate level course in Spine Biomechanics and Instrumentation as well conducting more than 20 research experiments while supervising more than 50 students. I have lectured on a number of topics on reconciling treatment biomechanics with pain science, running injuries, golf biomechanics, occupational low back injuries and therapeutic neuroscience. While I have a strong biomechanics background I was introduced to the field of neuroscience and the importance of psychosocial risk factors in pain and injury management almost two decades ago. I believe successful injury management and prevention can use simple techniques that still address the multifactorial and complex nature of musculoskeletal disorders. I am active on social media and consider the discussion and dissemination of knowledge an important component of responsible practice." Within the course on PRO Chiropractic Online CE, he covers the following: HOUR 3 (CE hrs 1): Practical application of pain biology in literature and targeting educational message to person in lumbar spine cases HOUR 4 (CE hrs 1): Improve our skills of delivering key messages to promote healthy behavior and begin cognitive restructuring and addressing unhelpful beliefs with key message of pain biology education in lumbar spine cases Lumbar Spine Pain Biology w/ Dr. Greg Lehman DC

SHOW NOTES Recently I asked if some student listeners would be willing to share their experiences of how they use the information they learn on this podcast within their schooling. I posted the request on Instagram and had a flood of people ask to be on the show to share. So, I thought it would be interesting to spend some time over a few months on learning what the listeners are saying! I learned a few things along the way :) Hopefully this interview is empowering for you as well. Hannah Venus' IG account https://www.instagram.com/a_travelin_chiro/ Sneak Peak at show notes. More on the website.

James Valcarcel is one of the presenters on the PRO Chiropractic Online CE Series. James covers nutritional considerations with low back pain and recovery from low back, or the inflammatory process involved. Without resolving the inflammatory process, we would be fighting a fire that keeps feeding itself wood. Within the course onPRO Chiropractic Online CE, he covers the following: HOUR 5 (CE hrs 1): Nutritional consideration in lumbar spine management (diagnosis, inflammatory cascade review & vitamins) HOUR 6 (CE hrs 1): Nutritional consideration in lumbar spine management (minerals, hormones, pain syndromes/mechanisms, other considerations) Nutritional Considerations - Low Back Pain James Valcarcel DC James Valcarcel Bio: Dr. James Valcarcel graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. He was awarded multiple Leadership Appreciation Awards by Academic Faculty during his time there. In 2014 he was nominated by his peers, Clinical and Academic Faculty for both the Dr. James Beurkle Memorial award, which represents a graduating doctor who best exemplifies the virtues of compassion and unconditional positive regard for his patients, excellence in interpersonal skills, strong leadership, commitment to service, and passion for the Chiropractic profession, as well as the Clinical Excellence Award. The Clinical Excellence Award represents a graduating doctor who provides outstanding service to patients in the areas of patient care, leadership potential, knowledge, skills and service. Previously he attended the State University of New York at Oneonta, where he earned his B.S. in biology and minored in chemistry. Additionally he has spent over a decade learning and training in human nutrition, sports nutrition, kinesiology, strength and conditioning and rehabilitative techniques. Post-Graduate/Specialized Training: ∙ Primary Spine Practitioner Certification through University of Pittsburgh - 2017-2019 ∙The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) PART D: Advanced Cervical Spine and Extremities – Upper Limb - 2016 ∙ The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) PART C: Advanced Lumbar Spine and Extremities – Lower Limb – 2016 ∙ The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Part B: The Cervical and Thoracic Spine - 2016 ∙ The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) PART A: The Lumbar Spine – 2016 ∙ Functional Medicine University, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner - 2015 ∙ Integrative Blood Chemistry Analysis & Treatment - 2015 ∙ Mastering the Clinical Audit Process (CAP) - 2015 ∙ Titleist Performance Institute (TPI): Level One - 2015 ∙ RockTape Performance Movement Taping (PMT) - 2015 ∙ A New Perspective: Renal Detoxification & Often Over-looked, Related Musculoskeletal & Autoimmune Disorders - 2014 ∙ Gastrointestinal Functionality & Health Workshop II - 2014 ∙ Comprehensive Treatment Plans for Chronic Conditions - 2014 ∙ Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) - 2014 ∙ Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique - 2013 ∙ Graston Technique - 2013 ∙ Systems Approach to Nutrition - 2013 ∙ The Cutting Edge: Lumbar Spine Rehabilitation - 2013 ∙ Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Sport - 2013 ∙ Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Course B - 2012 ∙ Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Course A - 2012 ∙ Motion Palpation Institute (MPI) Full Spine Assessment and Adjusting - 2013 ∙ Motion Palpation Institute (MPI) Upper Quadrant Functional Assessment & Treatment - 2012 ∙ Motion Palpation Institute (MPI) Extremities Analysis & Adjustive Technique - 2012 ∙ Motion Palpation Institute (MPI) Lower Quadrant Functional Assessment and Treatment - 2011 Currently he is working towards a Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition and Primary Spine Practitioner Certification through the University of Pittsburgh's Rehabilitation Department (which urrently holds #1 status in the country for rehabilitation and Physical Therapy).

Phillip Snell is one of the presenters on the PRO Chiropractic Online CE Series. He is a chiropractor in Portland, OR. Within the Online Chiropractic Continuing Education Hours Course Phillip Snell covers: HOUR 9 (CE hrs 1): Overview of genetics and epigenetics. Inflammatory drivers of epigenetics. Laboratory testing for inflammation. HOUR 10 (CE hrs 1): Epigenetic interventions for sleep, stress, diet and exercise for the disc-injured patient. The Riddle of the Asymptomatic Disc: Epigenetic Clues to Chronic Low Back Pain-Dr. Phillip Snell DC Phillip Snell Bio: A cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College (now University of Western States) in Portland, Dr. Snell has obtained extensive post-graduate training in the diagnosis, treatment, and case management of automobile-related spine trauma. His practice is focused on sports medicine, using functional assessment and rehab prescription, and is supported by cutting-edge myofascial techniques like Dermal Traction Method, Graston Technique and Stecco Fascial Manipulation. He has also served as adjunct faculty at the University of Western States in their manual therapy department and Sports Medicine Masters degree program. Dr. Snell keeps up to date with emerging scientific literature to improve his clinical practice, a process known as evidence-based practice. He travels extensively, teaching these methods to other doctors—and continues to add to his own toolbox as he, in turn, learns from the best researchers and teachers in the world. Using a biomechanics mindset, he enjoys the detective work that seeks to resolve stubborn, painful conditions. He then directs his attention to teaching patients how to use corrective exercises to manage their own conditions. His focus on finding the key movement patterns that require correction led him to launch MyRehabExercise.com in 2011. Health care professionals around the world use this website to help teach their own patients functional rehab methods. As a long-time athlete himself, Dr. Snell has a special appreciation for the needs of athletes as they age and the conditions that prevent them from remaining as active as they desire. Patients can expect not only chiropractic adjustments, but also treatment to address the surrounding muscle and fascial tissues, followed up with thorough rehabilitation exercises. Treatments are tailored to each patient's needs, with special attention directed towards educating the patient on how to reduce future injuries. Dr. Snell enjoys wintertime snowboarding, and during the warmer months can be found in his garden or hiking and running the beautiful trails in the Portland area with his wife and son.