2000 SOTO-USA Clinical Symposium

SOTO-USA Clinical Symposium 2000
"Touch the Future"

The SOTO-USA Clinical Symposium 2000 was considered no less than Astounding . . . Phenomenal . . . Exciting and Energy Charged by those in attendance. See bellows for the details of this great event. The entire conference was videotaped and are available. Contact sotousa@bellsouth.net for details.

In an organization's history there are many “firsts.” However, (as the saying goes) there is but one opportunity to make a first impression. Given the comments from attendees, faculty, and exhibitors, the SOTO-USA 2000 Clinical Symposium, which was held in Chicago August 24-27, was more than just a fabulous success, it was a watershed event. As stipulated in our mission statement, "Sacro Occipital Technique Organization (SOTO)-USA seeks to provide an open forum for the interdisciplinary exchange of information as it relates to (Sacro Occipital Technique) S.O.T. and its advancements".

The SOTO-USA 2000 Clinical Symposium fulfilled that objective in a resounding fashion. The faculty line up was a veritable “who's who” in not only the chiropractic field, but in that of dentistry, naturopathy, homeopathy, myofascial trigger point therapy and research. Over the four day period we presented an amazing wealth of information. The integration and interrelation of SOT with other techniques and disciplines presented unique opportunities for intra-disciplinary as well as inter-disciplinary associations, and all in the interest of improving patient care and minimizing human suffering.

Dr. George Goodheart offered the featured address Saturday afternoon in which he gave many personal accounts of his association with Dr. DeJarnette, the originator of SOT. Following Dr. Goodheart's presentation, the highlight of the weekend was the special SOTO-USA tribute to Dr. Goodheart for his lifelong service to humanity and chiropractic Meeting with Dr. Goodheart and hearing him lecture about his strong relationship with Dr. DeJarnette and SOT was truly inspirational. It was truly our personal honor to have Dr. Goodheart participate. His unassuming, humble manner and generosity exemplified what it means to be a doctor, teacher and healer. History was made. SOT and Chiropractic, in a cooperative spirit, hand in hand with other allied health care providers will move forward through the unsettled waters of the health care delivery system with a single purpose: to provide optimum patient care. SOTO-USA in association with like-minded leaders and groups will lead the way.

Presenting at this symposium was a Distinguished Faculty of over 50 professionals from a wide variety of disciplines and specialties offering over 50 lecture hours from which to choose. Scroll down for the Clinical Symposium Schedule and individual course descriptions that occurred.

TRACK ROOM TIME	TRACK 1 O'HARE BALLROOM 1	TRACK 2 O'HARE BALLROOM 2	TRACK 3 O'HARE BALLROOM 3
1:00 - 1:50pm	Interpreting Research Correctly, Chiropractic or Otherwise. 1 - Anthony Rosner, PhD	MRI and the Chiropractic Profession 2 - Vincent Esposito, DC	Neuro-Emotional Intervention For The Recurrent CAT I 3 - Scott Walker, DC
2:00 - 2:50pm	How to Calm Down Even If You're Absolutely, Totally Nuts - Fred Miller 4	MRI and The Chiropractic Profession 2 - continued	Neuro-Emotional Intervention For The Recurrent CAT I 3 - continued
2:00 - 3:10pm	COFFEE	BREAK	Foyer Area

3:10 - 4:00pm	Soft Tissue Orthopedics 5 - Barry Goldberg, DC	The Role of Chiropractic in the Rehabilitation of Brain and Spinal Cord Trauma 6 - Esther M. Remeta, DC	Low Tech RehabilitationProcedures 7 - Alf Garbutt, DC
4:10 - 5:00pm	Ortho-Bionomy 8 - Alan Saxon, DC	The Role of Chiropractic in the Rehabilitation .... 6 - continued	Cranial Flexion 9 - Francis X. Tortora, DC

5:00 - 6:30 PM * VISIT THE EXHIBITORS
Social Gathering * Cash Bar * First 2 Drinks Free

6:30 - 8:00 PM
Special Audience Participation Class * Relaxation/Stress Buster Session -Fred Miller 10

TRACK ROOM TIME	TRACK 1 O'HARE BALLROOM 1	TRACK 2 O'HARE BALLROOM 2	TRACK 3 O'HARE BALLROOM 3
8:00 - 8:50am	Craniosacral Dynamics 11 - Peter Crisera, DC	NeuroCranial Restructuring 12 - Dean Howell, ND	Pediatrics 13 - Martin Rosen, DC
9:00 - 9:50am	Acupuncture Treatment of Whiplash Injury 14 -Robert J. Reo, OMD, PhD, LAc	Network and SOT 15 - Richard Kaye, DC	Sacral Ligaments, Low Back Pain & Sciatica 16 - Michael Leahy, DC
9:50 - 10:10am	COFFEE	BREAK	Foyer Area

10:10 - 11:00am	Most Influential Research Publishedin the Last Century 17 - Dana Lawrence, DC	Category III 18 - Curtis Buddingh, DC	Healing the Subconscious with Selected Master Herbs 19 - Brent Davis, DC - Thomas Bloink, DC
11:10 - 12:00noon	All Digital Real Time EEG & EEGFeedback in the Treatment of Head Trauma, Stroke.. 20 - Margaret Ayres, PhD	Physiological Implications of Serotonergic Antidepressants and Diet Drugs 21 - Ann Blake Tracy, PhD	Healing the Subconscious with Selected Master Herbs 19 - continued
12:00 - 1:00pm	LUNCH	BREAK	15 - Minute PEARLS OF WISDOM
1:00 - 1:50PM	Anatomy & Physiology of the Category II Lesion - Part I - Marc Pick, DC 22	Anatomy & Physiology of the Category II Lesion - Part I - Marc Pick, DC 22	This session will be open for all who wish to offer a short 15 minute presentation on a topic

2:00 - 2:50PM	Anatomy & Physiology of the Category II Lesion - Part I - Marc Pick, DC 22	Anatomy & Physiology of the Category II Lesion - Part I - Marc Pick, DC 22	or observation which may be of interest to the group. There will be 5 min. between speakers.
2:00 - 3:10pm	COFFEE	BREAK	Foyer Area
3:10 - 4:00PM	Anatomy & Physiology of the Category II Lesion - Part II - Marc Pick, DC 22	Anatomy & Physiology of the Category II Lesion - Part II - Marc Pick, DC 22	This is a sign-up, first come, first opportunity .
4:10 - 5:00PM	Anatomy & Physiology of the Category II Lesion - Part II - Marc Pick, DC 22	Anatomy & Physiology of the Category II Lesion - Part II - Marc Pick, DC 22	If interested. come prepared to share, and sign-up early.

6:30 - 8:00pm
SPECIAL EVENING FORUM - "The Future of Health Care" 24
Panel Participants
Arnold Cianciulli,DC, George McAndrews, Esq., Anthony Rosner, PhD, Robert Foreman from Sen. Orrin Hatch's office

TRACK ROOM TIME	TRACK 1 O'HARE BALLROOM 1	TRACK 2 O'HARE BALLROOM 2	TRACK 3 O'HARE BALLROOM 3
8:00 - 8:50am	Homeopathic Synergism 25 - Stuart Garber, DC, PhD	Enhance Your Practice with Easy Chiropractic Research Procedures 26 - Ron Ruppert, DC	The Dental Body Connection 27 - Greg Pucel, DDS
9:00 - 9:50am	Homeopathic Synergism 25 - continued	TMD Disorders and its Influence on the Cranial Systme 28 - Mark Abramson, DDS	Energy Balancing Within SOT 29 - Robert Cote', DC
9:50 - 10:10am	COFFEE	BREAK	Foyer Area

10:10 - 11:00am	Introduction to Range of Function Technique 30 - Carmine Esposito, DC	Craniodontics -An integration of cranial & Dental Orthopedics/Orthodontic PrinciplesI 31 - Gerald Smith, DDS	Intoduction to Chirodontics A Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan 32 - Robert Walker, DC
11:10 - 12:00noon	Introduction to Range of Function Technique 30 - continued	Lumbar Nerve Root Injury and Rehabilitation 33 - Arnold Cianciulli, DC	Intoduction to Chirodontics A Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan 32 - continued
12:00 - 1:00pm	LUNCH	BREAK	Visit the Exhibitors Foyer Area

1:00 - 2:50pm
AK / SOT / CHIROPRACTIC * History & Philosophy 34
Dr. George Goodheart

2:50 - 3:10pm COFFEE BREAK & VISIT THE EXHIBITORS - Foyer Area

3:10 - 5:00pm
AK / SOT / CHIROPRACTIC * Technique 34
Dr. George Goodheart

5:00 - 5:30PM VISIT THE EXHIBITORS - Foyer Area

5:30 - 7:00pm
DR. GEORGE GOODHEART TRIBUTE
Heavy Hors d'oeuvres * Social Gathering

TRACK ROOM TIME	TRACK 1 O'HARE BALLROOM 1	TRACK 2 O'HARE BALLROOM 2	TRACK 3 O'HARE BALLROOM 3
8:00 - 8:50am	An Alternative to Dynamic (Forced) Manipulation of Cervical Subluxations 35 - Lawrence DeMann, Sr., DC	Myofascial Trigger Point Involvement in Chronic Pain and Dysfunction 36 - Nancy Shaw, BS, MTP	Chiropractic First Aid 37 - Dwight Shaneyfelt, DC
9:00 - 9:50am	Rear-End Motor vehicle Accidents with Resultant Occupant 38 - Christopher Brown, DDS	Overview of SOT ALA Dr. DeJarnette 39 - Vern Hagen, DC	Ensuring Excellent Bone Structure & Dental Perfection in the Next Generation 40 - Ms.Sally Fallon
9:50 - 10:00am	COFFEE	BREAK	Foyer Area

10:00 - 12:00NOON
AK / SOT / CHIROPRACTIC * Technique 41
Dr. George Goodheart

12:30 - 3:30pm Post-Conference Workshop with Ms.Sally Fallon * Shannon Room

Abstract: Recently, chiropractic research has undergone tremendous advances to the point of promoting chiropractic intervention to mainstream status in the management of low-back pain and perhaps headaches as well. However, erroneous and highly visible research has also been evident, exemplifying errors of design as well as of interpretation. This presentation offers an important critique of current clinical research and suggests that all should not be taken at face value.

3. To present examples of where such flaws are present incurrent clinical research.

Abstract: Magnetic Resonance Imaging has become an extremely popular diagnostic tool in the medical community over the last decade. It is also a very advanced method of neuroradiology which can be utilized beneficially in the chiropractic profession. This presentation will help to identify and illustrate how MRI will help the chiropractor to diagnose a condition more accurately which will ultimately improve the outcome of treatment. Pre and Post MRI case studies as related to chiropractic treatment will be presented.

1. To aid the participant in learning the basic anatomy as demonstrated on MRI with respect to case studies.

2. The diagnostic value of MRI in the chiropractic profession will be discussed.

3. A review of various chiropractic adjusting techniques and their effects as seen on MRI.

Abstract: The recurrent Category I subluxation has caused ongoing frustrations to many SOT practitioners. There are four general causes of these recurrences, not the least of which is emotional. Three causes will be reviewed and emotions elucidated. Presented will be a non-psychological, effective, and quick remedy for Category I.

3. Learn how to determine a specific emotion which is involved in a recurrent CAT I.

Abstract: This experiential workshop addresses the mental and emotional effects of stress. Proven stress relief techniques covered includeusing your breath to unwind your mind, mental images to promote tranquility, an object to focus attention, and scenes of nature to achieve serenity.

1. Teach simple, highly effective tools to reduce stress and put it in perspective.

2. Demonstrate how to use the techniques during the short breaks between patients.

Abstract: Soft Tissue Orthopedic (STO) is the correction of deformities and ailments of regional vital organs and to improve the function of organs and organ systems and their nerve supply when such function is threatenedor impaired by defects, lesions or disease. This lecture will familiarizethe attendees with the family of techniques by Dr. M.L. Rees and its relationshipwith SOT.

1. To familiarize the practioner with the family of techniques by Dr. M.L. Rees.

Topic/Title: The Role of Chiropractic in the Rehabilitation of Brain and Spinal Cord Trauma

Abstract: Brain and spinal cord trauma effects a significant portion of the population at large in varied degrees of severity. It is a well known fact in the medical community that after a six month period of time, no more opportunity is available for these patients for medically oriented rehabilitation programs or financially in most cases. The patients are on their own to search out health care options in regard to their continued rehabilitation. It has been experienced by this presenter, both in clinical practice as a physician and personally as a patient, that chiropractic care offers one of the most successful rehabilitation options for these patients regardless of type, severity or length of time from original onset. This presentation will cover at length the chiropractic approach to rehabilitation of patients with brain and spinal cord trauma.

2 A review of some of the latest medical technology and research will be presented.

3) A comprehensive presentation of the chiropractic clinical approach will be presented including initial patient consultation, diagnosis, treatment, homework and family involvement.

5) Case studies will be presented that include various types of brain and spinal cord trauma; i.e. stroke, car accidents, falls, MS.

Abstract: Shortened muscle length, neuromuscular incoordination and myofascial restrictions can contribute to joint dysfunction, decreased muscle strength/endurance and/or chronic pain. Low tech rehabilitation procedures can be used to improve abnormalities of the locomotor system. This lecture will review basic theory, procedures and how to integrate them into an SOT, AK or general Chiropractic practice.

1. Create an understanding of what rehabilitation is and the difference between passive and active care.

2. Expose the attendees to various forms of low tech active care rehabilitation that can be utilized with an SOT/AK model of care.

3. Create an understanding by the attendees on how they can add various Rehab procedures into the care of Category I, II, III patients.

4. Have the attendees understand how various SOT procedures can be classified under passive rehabilitation methods.

Abstract: Ortho-Bionomy consists of a system of slowly performed repositioning of joint and muscles, with respiratory assistance, that act very subtly to induce spontaneous repositioning of the joints/muscles. This is accomplished by triggering self-corrective reflexes through the cerebellar-spinal tract. William Garner Sutherland, D.O. and Major DeJarnette, DC referred to this as the indirect method of correction.

1. Describing the history and the relationship between Ortho-Bionomy and chiropractic

4. Importance of minimization of doctor efforts and maximization of patients self-correction

Abstract: Cranial flexion implies the flexion or expansion phase of the respiratory cycle as it moves through the complete cycle of expansion and contraction. It is thought to represent the combination of sphenobasilar anatomical flexion, craniodural flexion (movement to the falx and tentorium cerebelli anterior and superiorward) and expansion of the convolutes of the brain tissue itself.

2. To assist in the relaxation response as opposed to allowing cascaded stress responses

5. To demonstrate how to achieve sphenobasiliar anatomical flexion by using BioCranial Therapy.

Topic/Title: Special Audience Participation Class - Relaxation/Stress Reduction Session

Abstract: This experiential workshop addresses the mental and emotional effects of stress. Proven stress relief techniques covered in the earlier lecture will be demonstrated and audience participation will be encouraged.

Abstract: Historically, the craniosacral concept maintains that the CSF dynamics' is largely responsible for the phenomenon of craniosacral rhythm. However, if it were a primary type of respiration, as considered by many authorities in the field, one would expect to observe it at lower levels of embryological development, such as the zygote, and hence the ventricle pressure model obviously does not fulfill this requirement. Based upon the numerous scientific studies, it is the author's belief that the true nature of primary respiration (PR) lies within the cytoskeleton, acting as a reciprocal tension system that couple vibration models of intracellular organelles that extend from the DNA to the plasma lamella. These subtle mechanical vibrations are not only thought to be responsible for various cytological events, but also assist in setting up the membrane electrical potential, and by that having an immediate effect on the conductive properties of neurons. Of interest are those that form the central pattern generators (CPG) that drive and direct the basic rest-activity cycle (BRAC).

1. Phylogenetically and ontogenetically, the Ventricular Pressure Stat Model is insufficient to explain the true nature of primary respiration.

2. The mechanics of reciprocal tension membrane that binds cranial and sacral dynamics, are also displayed microscopically at the intracellular level with regards to the cytoskeleton.

3. A chief goal in treating craniosacral dysfunction is to assure proper nutrition status, which provides resilience and strength for the appropriate propagation and expression of primary respiration.

Abstract: NeuroCranial Restructuring is a new, comprehensive system of treatment and analysis of complex musculoskeletal conditions that creates rapid changes in the skull and spine, which are both permanent and cumulative. This one-hour presentation will present the guiding principles that underlie NCR and will feature a number of clinical cases and before-and-after photographs.

1. Detail the common concepts that unite most physical medicine treatment methods.

2. Explain the clinical observations that lead to the formation of the NeuroCranial Restructuring concepts.

4. Show before-and-after pictures of patients treated with NeuroCranial Restructuring.

Abstract: The practice of chiropractic pediatrics is fast becoming a growing specialty. This is due to new research into the effects of the chiropractic vertebral subluxation complex and the far reaching and long term destructive effects of this neurological insult. If detected and corrected early, or before permanent aberrant patterns occur, the ability of the individual to lead a healthier and more constructive life is greatly increased. It has become evident that childhood traumas, including the birth process itself, are responsible for a majority of subluxation patterns later found in adults. Removal of these subluxation at an early age can greatly reduce the neurological and functional consequences. To competently care for the pediatric patient certain techniques and skills are necessary and more effective. This lecture is designed to discuss the causes of the pediatric subluxation complex, its neurological and systemic effects, as well as introducing various technical approaches to the detection and correction of the cranial and vertebral subluxation.

1. To make the practioners in attendance aware of the epidemic proportions to which the subluxation complex is present in the infant and pediatric patient's spine and cranium.

2. To demonstrate the far reaching and lifetime effects of childhood subluxations on the health of the child, and if uncorrected the adult.

3. Present several case histories showing increased neurological function and reduced symptomatology when appropriate chiropractic care is given to the subluxated child.

4. To help the clinician understand the neurological and functional patterns present when spinal and cranial subluxations are evident.

Abstract: The use of Acupuncture to produce muscular relaxation and neurological reintergration after cervical trauma prepares the patient for easier manipulation. Besides the effect of pain control, acupuncture also increases blood flow to the injured tissue allowing oxygen and nutrients to get to damaged areas and waste products be removed. The addition of acupuncture to traditional chiropractic management of cervical injury enhances the overall treatment regime and expedites patient recovery.

Abstract: Network Spinal Analysis, through specific clinical methodology, elicits an innate response, which through its apparent chaotic character can be surmised to involve inherent neurophysiological processes which are also chaotic in nature. This response appears to link the active, passive, neurological, and emotional subsystems, into a deterministic complex affecting spinal/neural integrity. The results of this process are reflected at the human perception level as improvements over a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional factors; all of which are believed to be components of health. These responses and expressions of improvement have been quantified as a wellness coefficient and measured through a non-medical health questionnaire format which has demonstrated a high level of internal and external validity.

2. Understand the concept of spinal and neural integrity as a function of subsystems far from equilibrium

3. Understand the concept of emerging properties as it relates to NSA and progression in care

4. Expand the concept of health outcomes to include the categories in the Wellness index

Abstract: As doctors of chiropractic one of the most common things we treat is low back pain and sciatica. Although one of the most common causes, problems with the dorsal sacral ligaments and sacrotuberous ligaments are often overlooked or treated inadequately. This presentation will address the functional anatomy and treatment of these structures.

1. Become familiar with the functional anatomy of the hamstrings, sacral ligaments and spine extensors.

3. Understand how to diagnose and treat this type of low back pain and sciatica using soft tissue methods.

Abstract: This lecture will be an overview of the most significant and influential research published in the last 100 years, and a look at what impact these papers have had on the health care field.

1. Understand what has been the most significant information published in recent history.

Abstract: In Sacro Occipital Technique, the Category III is a condition associated with lumbar discopathy and/or sciatic nerve radiculitis. Consistent with Category III is bilateral fixation of the sacroiliac joints with aberrant motion in the lumbar vertebra due to imbalance. This presentation addresses a condition of –Category III” anterior discogenic syndrome with its rationale, methods of diagnosis and treatment.

Abstract: Dr. Davis will introduce key concepts relating to the use of master herbs to clear unhealthy subconscious programming, and diagnosing the need for their use. Specific herbs and associated acupuncture points will be described which rapidly enable health recovery and psychosomatic breakthrough. Dr. Bloink will present case studies demonstrating the use of selected herbs to support cranial corrections.

1. Identify master herbs which provide significant uplifting effect on the mental/emotional framework.

2. Describe some of the mental states which these herbs positively affect and demonstrate associated therapeutic acupuncture points.

3. Instruct in various ways how to screen the individual patient to determine which specific herbs are needed.

4. Describe case studies in which particular herbs are used to support cranial corrections, and other S.O.T. procedures.

Topic/Title: All Digital Real Time EEG and EEG Feedback in the Treatment of Head Trauma, Stroke, Learning Disability, Epilepsy, Unipolar Depression, Post Viral Infection and Coma.

Abstract: All digital real time EEG feedback allows us to see that the EEG can be permanently and non-invasively improved. All digital real time EEGês before and after feedback will be shown from patients with head trauma, stroke, coma, learning disabilities, depression, quadriplegia and epilepsy.

2. Participants will understand that the EEG may be used to determine the cause of certain behaviors found in some disorders of the brain.

3. Participants will learn to recognize specific "signatures" in the EEG associated with specific diagnostic entities.

4. Participants will understand how neurofeedback can bring about permanent change in the pattern of the EEG.

5. Participants will understand how changes in the pattern of the EEG are associated with changes in function and behavior of the individual.

Topic/Title: Physiological Implications of Serotonergic Antidepressants and Diet Drugs.

Abstract: Increased serotonin and decreased serotonin metabolism produced by America's most popular antidepressant and diet medications can be very harmful to both the body and the brain. Learn about the adverse effects upon the muscles, spine, jaw, hormones, heart, bronchial tubes, etc. and how chiropractic care benefits in withdrawal from these medications.

1. Define serotonin and discuss the discovery of serotonin and the original research on serotonin done by Dr. Felix Sulman. List drugs that we know to have serotonergic effects.

4. Serotonin effects upon the body - muscles, spine, jaw, hormones, heart, bronchial tubes, etc.

5. Serotonin effects upon the brain and behavior - new studies on brain damage and Healyês study on as many as one in ten healthy subjects on Prozac becoming belligerent and harmful to themselves and others.

Abstract: Hour 1 - This section is a look into the basic theories that define neuronal function. This hour will address some basic concepts that will give the attendee a deeper understanding of the nervous system and the terms that will be used in the proceeding hours. Topics will summarily cover receptors, axons, neurons and the architectural topography of motor and sensory tracts within the spinal cord. The brainstem, cerebellar and cortical structures will be briefly addressed and specific nuclei will be identified for their role in the integrated function of the nervous system.

Hour 2 - The Category two lesion is primarily a lesion of the sacroiliac weight-bearing ligaments within the sacroiliac joint. During this hour we will cover the structures and neuronal theories that make up this lesion.

Hour 3 - This portion of the lecture is dedicated to the cranial component of a category two lesion. The hour will address the general integrative architecture of cranial structures as they feed through the sutures from the skull's external surface to its internal encasement. The lesion's role as it indirectly pertains to the sutures' dysfunction from both muscular and neuronal feedback desensitization will be discussed.

Hour 4 - Although the category two techniques do address specific conditions that plaque humankind, people are individually different by right of genetics and environmental stimuli. Consequently, secondary lesions may exist anywhere within the body that might interfere with the treatments overall successful outcome. This hour will discuss a few lesion sites within the cerebellum and suggest a few procedures that might aid the practitioner in identifying and addressing them.

1. To impart a brief summary review of the nervous system and its integrative functions.

2. To Learn the integrative expression of the category II lesion as it pertains to the patient's symptoms and clinical signs.

3. To impart a comprehensive explanation of the category two suture manipulative protocols and the reasons for their application format.

4. Open the door for future developments toward integrative global procedures based upon the individual rather than the masses.

Presenter: This will be 12 fifteen minute presentations by participants who sign up upon arrival.

Abstract: This section is to offer the participants the opportunity to present in 15 minutes an observation, curiosity, or a new idea. This is to be an opportunity to give, in mini-format, the inexperienced speaker or a speaker with an interesting observation they would like to share, a platform to offer their input.

Presenters: Panel discussion participants: Arnold Cianciulli, DC, PhD, Ronald Holdren (Senator Hatch health advisory committee chair), George McAndrews, Esq., Jerome McAndrews, DC, Anthony Rosner, PhD.

Abstract: This is to be a pannel discussion on The Future of Health Care. There will be questions from the floor for the final hour.

Abstract: Homeopathy is a comprehensive system of medicine developed in Germany nearly 200 years ago. Practiced widely throughout the world, it is the fastest growing "alternative medicine" in the United States. Holistic in the true sense of the word, homeopathy is not just compatible with, but is in fact synergistic to many therapeutic modalities, including chiropractic, acupuncture and psychology.

1. Provide a brief synopsis of the historical background and development of homeopathy.

4. Demonstrate how homeopathy, when properly utilized, is not just compatible with, but is in fact synergistic to many therapeutic modalities, including chiropractic, acupuncture and psychology.

Abstract: This presentation will help you enhance your chiropractic by learning hot to become a published author in the most easy manner possible. The N of 1 (N=1) study investigates the most common chiropractic practice scenario of a single patient's response to chiropractic care. This offers the greatest and easiest opportunity for the individual doctor to produce literature and research substantiating the efficacy of a treatment or modality. Included in this presentation will be an introduction for the novice into "surfing" the internet for research articles and exploring search engines such as Mantis and Medline databases.

3. Help doctors understand how to find research search engines and how to find their desire information

Abstract: We know that symptoms are often far removed from the underlying cause. This cause could be 100% bite related (descending) 100% body related(ascending), or a combination of both. This presentation is intended to demonstrate the intimate relationship between the bite and the body and the importance of recognizing and addressing these issues.

1. To demonstrate the interrelationship between the dental relationships and the body.

2. To give the participant an understanding that dental imbalances can often are the cause for chronic Category II situation.

3. To give the participant the tools to ascertain how much of the symptomatology is coming from the bite and how much is coming from the body instability.

Abstract: This talk will be focused on the intimate relationships of the cranial bone system, mandible and cervical vertebrae. The mandible is part head and part cervical structure. The mandible and dentition form a orthopedic support system that is exquisitely sensitive and is a common trigger for dysfunction with both developmental and injuries as causes for imbalance. The mandible is a proprioceptive center with about 30% of the central nervous system involved with sensory and motor function. Participants will be trained and in examination and evaluation to enable to doctor to quickly see when this important system is creating dysfunction for the entire cranial and cervical system.

1. Participants should demonstrate an understanding of the following aspects of mandibular orthopedics.

Abstract: When you have been in active practice for 40 years and have most of those years in the field of sacro occipital procedures, having clinical curiosity for procedural information, one accumulates a great deal by experience. This has opened a whole new dimension within the S.O.T. protocol. The principals as presented by Dr. DeJarnette have proven for the most part, are very exact. When the energy system becomes overloaded by the malfunction of the different systems of the body, be it mechanical, chemical or emotional, it produced specific abnormalities. The objective of this presentation is the correction of abnormal energy patterns.

1. To introduce to the members of the audience my clinical research in electro-magnetic balancing.

Abstract: Bio-mechanical and structural faults are examined and corrected dynamically for their effects in relationships to their physiology ranges. This dynamic nature of the structural fault is diagnosed via instantaneous changes manifested in any or all of the following: the pain tract; muscle tension and strength; extremity lengths; and CRI palpation.

2 DeJarnette's Mind Language, and Goodheart's Therapy Localization and Challenge mechanisms are explored in relationship to the diagnosis of the physical lesions analyzed by Range of Function Technique.

4. The brain as a computer model is explored as it relates to this dynamic subluxation.

5. DeJarnette's static Pelvic Categories and Orthopedic Blocking are incorporated into a smooth dynamic approach utilized by Range of Function Technique resulting in alternatives that were able to be studied under MRI and cine-MRI CSF studies.

Topic/Title: Craniodontics - An integration of cranial and dental orthopedics/orthodontic principles for treating chronic pain.

Abstract: Craniodontics - is an integration of cranial/dental concepts and provides the functional model for diagnosing and treatment of head, neck, facial, TMD and low back pain. This paradigm focuses on removing the underlying chiropractic/dental distortions to establish structural stability. This new technology represents the biggest paradigm shift in the history of dental medicine.

1. Learning why the dental occlusion can be a stabilizing factor for the craniosacral complex.

2. Learn why dental distortions represent the major missing link to structural stability.

3. Learn why the maxillae should be treated 3-dimensionally to achieve full body stability.

4. Learn how the ALF (Advanced Lightwire Functional) appliances can correct cranial distortions by design.

Abstract: Health care providers are realizing the limitations of working with patients all alone. This lecture will introduce the concepts and benefits of multi-disciplinary care. Body mechanics from an ascending and descending point of view will be explained. A simple strategy for the integration of team care will also be presented.

2. To be able to recognize whether the primary cause of the postural pattern is from an ascending or descending problem.

3. To develop a team treatment strategy utilizing various health care disciplines to treat the presenting distortions.

Abstract: Webster's Third New International Dictionary defines the work diagnosis as the "art of identifying a disease from its signs or symptoms" and as the "investigation or analysis or the cause or nature of a condition, situation, or problem." Biomedical practices in accordance with the first definition. It usually names a specific disease which offers an incomplete guide to the optimum care of a sick person. It fails to define the total impact of a disease on the next person and overlooks hereditary, environmental, psychological, and degenerative factors which affect each person in their own individual manner. The holistic paradigm practiced by chiropractic physicians is aligned to Webster's second definition, "the investigation or analysis of the cause or the nature of a condition, situation, or problem." The primary care role of a chiropractic physician is to assess, evaluate, and make an appraisal of the entire patient.

1. To remind all health care professionals that illness is more than disease, and if doctors of chiropractic forget this valuable distinction, we will be doomed to failure. People with long term problems need empathy and competence, not just science.

Abstract: A discussion of the philosophical basis of chiropractic as related to SOT and AK.

Abstract: Discussion of the technical aspects of the treatment protocol of SOT and AK.

Topic/Title: An Alternative to Dynamic (Forced) Manipulation of Cervical Sub-luxations

Abstract: The development of this particular "non-force cervical re-alignment" was in response to the inherent dangers in cervical manipulation (dynamic force) in sub-luxation reduction. Through palpation, both cervical alignment and trapezius indicators, identifying the position and misalignment of the offending cervical vertebrae. Using ROM (range of motion) testing to confirm the result of the analysis and for "post" testing to assess the degree of correction. The proper application of this procedure can re-align the sub-luxated vertebrae and dramatically increased to the normal correct ROM for spinal health.

1. To demonstrate the effectiveness in increasing cervical ROM (range of motion)

2. To affect a clear understanding of the relationship between the upper trapezius muscle fibers and its' attachment to the vertebral counterparts.

3. To validate the "safety-factor" in relationship to non-force versus force manipulation.

Topic/Title: Myofascial Trigger Point Involvement in Chronic Pain and Dysfunction

Abstract: Chronic pain has reached epidemic proportions in this country. Billions of dollars are spent on medications, applications, braces and a sundry of treatments. Many suffers actually believe it is "normal" to live in pain at some level. During the last decade myofascial pain and dysfunction is becoming recognized as a prominent source of such chronic pain. This presentation will present the common perpetuating factors, often overlooked, that dictate treatment success. A basic treatment protocol will be presented. The insights set forth will be useful immediately in daily practice.

2. Identify perpetuating factors common to myofascial pain and dysfunction and prioritize their impact in treatment

3. Gain an understanding of the myofascial treatment protocol as set forth in the teachings of Janet G. Travell, MD

Abstract: Chiropractic First Aid is a compilation of the work of Major Bertrand DeJarnette. Chiropractic First Aid is the first adjunctive chiropractic diagnostic tool for accurate diagnosis, location and the treatment of acute symptomatology. Major Bertrand DeJarnette devised this technique encompassing the musculoskeletal, visceral somatic feedback loop; associated with discomfort, dysfunction and misalignment in the human body. Through this reproducible, understood chiropractic rationale, a trained physician will be able to rapidly diagnose, more accurately treat associated visceral somatic feedback associated with musculoskeletal compensations. Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (CMRT) is an evolved science for treating visceral somatic complaints at each of the spinal outflow levels. Chiropractic First Aid is adjunctive technique that mirrors CMRT in many ways and is useful for the experienced practioner in SOT to shortcut diagnostic and treatment modalities to more rapidly define, categorize and treat their patients.

1. Chiropractic First Aid will allow the skilled practioner more rapid access to the musculoskeletal pathology associated with the referred dysfunction in their patients.

2. Chiropractic First Aid will allow the practioner more depth of understanding in the associated musculoskeletal feedback and spinal outflow associated with visceral innervations.

3. The doctor will more fully understand the relationship between cranial structures, the Vegus nerve, the Diaphragm and visceral somatic outflow.

Topic/Title: Rear End Motor Vehicle Accidents with resultant occupant kinematics .

Abstract: Soft tissue injuries as a result of rear end motor vehicle accidents can be a very confrontatious aspect of any clinician's practice. Understanding the biomechanics of vehicular crashes and the resulting occupant kinematics can help the doctor diagnose, treat, and defend the patient's injuries.

Abstract: This presentation will offer a comprehensive overview of the basics of SOT as outlined by Dr. M. B. DeJarnette.

Topic/Title: The Pioneering Studies of Dr. Weston Price: Ensuring Excellent Bone Structure and Dental Perfection in the Next Generation Through Nutrition.

Abstract: Dr. Weston Price demonstrated that perfection of the skeletal and dental structures is dependent on dietary factors of both parents before conception; the mother during her pregnancy and lactation; and the child during his or her growing years. Diets of healthy pre-industrialized peoples contained no refined or denatured foods and were rich in nutrients, particularly the fat-soluble vitamins found only in animal foods such as fish, fish eggs, eggs, organ meats and butter and cream from cows on green pasture.

Description of Workshop: Why Butter is Better and Other Surprising Facts About Nourishing Traditional Diets. This is a presentation on the underlying characteristics of healthy traditional diets. Includes discussion of dietary fats; dangers of hydrogenated oils; importance of fat-soluble vitamins; proper preparation of grains, nuts and legumes; enzymes and lacto-fermented foods; and the dangers of pasteurization.

3. To provide practical information for implementing healthy diets in American homes.

Abstract: The neurological basis of chiropractic will be discussed at length from a Sacro Occipital Technique and an Applied Kinesiology point of view.