Detailed examination of the peripheral nervous system is presented in this course with examination forms, multiple real-life clinical examples, and case studies. The seminar attendee should leave the course with an organized set of skills to perform a competent and meaningful exam.

How to perform a Comprehensive Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System – 15 hours

1. Examination of the peripheral nervous system
2. How to differentiate myelopathy, radiculopathy, and neuropathy
3. Electrodiagnostic testing and interpretation

Detailed examinations of the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and brainstem are presented in this course with examination forms, multiple real-life clinical examples, and case studies. The seminar attendee should leave the course with an organized set of skills to perform a competent and meaningful exam.

How to perform a Comprehensive Examination of the Central Nervous System – 15 hours

1. Examination of lobes of the brain
2. Examination of the vestibular system and cerebellum
3. Examination of the Brainstem
4. Examination of integrative systems of the brain

Clinical manifestations of anxiety, hyperactivity, tics, dystonia, chorea, and restless leg syndrome involve disease of the basal ganglia indirect pathway. This course presents differential diagnosis of hyperkinetic movement disorders and their mechanisms, as well as a detailed review of basal ganglia neurophysiology and clinical expression. Focus will be on differential diagnosis and therapeutic strategies involving neurological rehabilitative exercises, cognitive, dietary, nutritional, pharmacological, and lifestyle strategies.

Basal Ganglia and Hyperkinetic Disorders with Applications – 15 hours

1. Basal ganglia indirect pathway activity
2. Basal ganglia neurochemical activity
3. Treatment application to basal ganglia disorders
4. Case studies and workshop

Clinical manifestations of slowness, stiffness, resting tremor, depression, and cognitive impairment involve diseases of the basal ganglia direct pathway that include Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism. Differential diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and other Parkinsonism disorders will be provided. This course presents a detailed review of basal ganglia neurophysiology and clinical expressions. Focus is on early identification of basal ganglia direct pathway disorders and preventive strategies. Neurological rehabilitative exercises, diet, nutrition, lifestyle, and pharmacological interventions are discussed.

Basal Ganglia and Hypokinetic Disorders with Applications – 15 hours

1. Basal ganglia direct pathway activity
2. Basal ganglia neurochemical activity
3. Treatment application to basal ganglia disorders
4. Case studies and workshop

Examination of eye movements can help identify various pathologies of the brain. A review of eye movement neurology and its role in various neurological diseases and dysfunction of the brain will be discussed. The focus of this course is using eye movement for diagnosis and clinical treatment modalities. Each participant will receive a detailed eye movement examination form and flow chart so that step-by-step examinations and treatment protocols can immediately be used in the office.

Neurology Eye Movements for Diagnosis and Treatment Applications – 15 hours

1. Review of eye movement physiology
2. Clinical examination of eye movements
3. Treatment applications with eye movement
4. Case Studies and workshop

This course presents clear clinical guidelines to distinguish peripheral versus central vestibular disorders with exam forms and flow charts. The emphasis is on the role the cerebellum plays in brain function and how to identify cerebellum dysfunction and disease. This course provides a detailed review of metabolic, autoimmune, immunological, and vascular mechanisms that promote disease of the cerebellum. This course also provides a clear understanding of cerebellum dysfunction symptoms; examination findings throughout a detailed neurological exam; and treatment modalities involving neurological rehabilitation and dietary, nutritional, and lifestyle applications.

Central Vestibular Disorders and Cerebellum Disorders with Applications – 15 hours

1. Review of central vestibular neurophysiology and anatomy
2. Differential diagnosis of central vestibulopathy
3. Treatment Applications for central vestibulopathy
4. Case studies and workshop

Dizziness, posture instability, poor balance, vertigo, and nausea are all common chief complaints in clinical practice. Many times these symptoms are the consequence of disease, dysfunction, or maladaptation of the peripheral vestibular system. This course provides a detailed review of the vestibular canals and otolithic system, as well as in-depth examination skills and flow charts to help you differentially diagnose and provide supportive therapy. The goal of the course is to provide clinicians with a step-by-step examination and treatment protocol they can use in their office immediately.

Peripheral Vestibular Disorder and Cerebellum Disorders with Applications – 15 hours

1. Review of peripheral vestibular neurophysiology and anatomy
2. Differential diagnosis of peripheral vestibulopathy
3. Treatment Applications for peripheral vestibulopathy
4. Case studies and workshop

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinsonism, dementia, and other protein aggregation disorders impact the aging population. However, early clinical signs can occur as early as the third decade of life. This course teaches clinicians how to identify early patterns of neurodegenerative diseases and implement strategies to prevent progression and improve function. This course presents a detailed discussion of metabolic, immunologic, vascular, pathogenic, and toxicological mechanisms, along with clinical strategies to address these factors.

Identifying the Most Common Neurodegenerative Diseases and Clinical Applications – 15 hours

1. Identifying signs of neurodegeneration
2. The neuropathophysiology of various neurodegenerative diseases
3. Understanding diagnosis criteria for neurodegenerative diseases
4. Case studies and workshop

A skilled practitioner can often identify the segmental areas of lesion before starting the examination. An evaluation of handwriting from office forms, gait analysis, facial tone, eye and head position, pupil responses, speech, muscle tone, limb angulations, and other signs in combination with a medical history provide significant information to identify locations of impaired brain function. The goal of this course is to optimize clinical skills when doing the initial survey. Additionally, this course emphasizes determining the locus of neurological impairments when provided with a patient’s chief complaint.

The Initial Clinical Survey and How to Identify the Lesion Before the Examination – 15 hours

1. Identifying brain status from initial visual survey
2. Identifying brain status from gait analysis
3. Identifying brain status from ability to provide history and speech
4. Cases studies and workshop