Troy (St. Louis), MO
Instructor: Brett Winchester, DC

Overview
The purpose of this program is to prepare chiropractors (and those in training) to utilize static and dynamic palpation assessments of spinal joints and surrounding soft tissues, posture and functional testing as part of a thorough examination. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the assessment findings and how to correlate this information with other historical and examination data. Treatment options in the form of diversified adjustive procedures and rehabilitation methods of the cervical spine and upper extremity will be discussed and demonstrated. 

Objectives
By the end of the program, the attendee will be able to:

• understand the fundamentals of joint complex dysfunction
• perform static and dynamic joint assessments including palpation of the surrounding soft tissues of the cervical spine, thoracic spine and upper extremity
• understand how to perform and interpret the findings of functional movement tests of the cervical spine and upper extremity
• understand how posture impacts joint complex dysfunction and pain syndromes
• understand the indications and contraindications of utilizing various adjustive procedures for the cervical, thoracic and upper extremity regions 

Equipment Required
Please bring a portable table and a speeder (toggle) board to the program (if available) 

*Continuing Education (CE) credit
CE credit is typically applied for in the state/province of the program & other select states/provinces. Please inquire at (630) 889-6622 or MPI@ClinicalCE.org if this program is approved for CE credit in your state or province. Always register a minimum of 2 weeks before your state's or province's CE application deadline (if it is not the state/province of the program) and email MPI@ClinicalCE.org of your request. If you do not notify us of your CE request with enough lead time before the CE application deadline, there is no guarantee we can obtain CE credit in your state/province for the program. An additional fee may apply depending on the amount of your state's or province's CE application fee.

Additional Information
Every attempt is made to offer this program as publicized. However, MPI reserves the right to adjust program dates, location, times, topic(s), instructor, tuition, etc. in order to accommodate for unexpected occurrences and to cancel due to insufficient enrollment. We will only notify advanced registrants of any cancellation or program change(s). MPI is not responsible for any expense incurred by registrants due to adjustments or cancellations (we recommend that you do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets, hotel rooms and/or rental cars associated with MPI programs). A $35 processing fee will be charged per program for any tuition refund request when the registrant provides written notice of cancellation to MPI@ClinicalCE.org at least one (1) day prior to the program start date. Tuition is non-refundable or transferable if notice is received on the dates of the program or thereafter. All registrants assume personal responsibility for their personal safety and welfare, while participating in MPI programs. MPI makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing.