The purpose of this seminar is to discuss joint assessment,manipulation, treatment, soft tissue treatment and dynamic neuromuscular stabilization approaches utilized for the lumbar spine and pelvis. There are (4) practical, hands-on sessions thatinclude discussion, assessment and demonstration of the applicable techniques. There is also a 2-hour lecture on how diet, stress, and lack of sleep can promote chronic inflammation and pain, which can negatively impact treatment of lumbar spine conditions and sports injuries.

• Understand the kinetic chain and how it relates to athletic movement and the lumbar spine
• Understand the indications for treatment based upon the assessment findings
• Understand how and when to apply the treatments demonstrated
• Understand the necessary components of a systematic evaluationof the lumbar spine
• Understand the implications of neurological testing vs joint testing vs motor control
• Understand why certain anatomical variances may mislead the clinician if not taking a systematic approach
• Understand the pertinent anatomy and biomechanics of the lumbar spine and pelvis
• Be able to accurately palpate muscular anatomy of the lumbar spine and pelvis
• Understand the difference between neurological and structural hypomobility
• Implement soft tissue treatments for the lumbar spine and pelvis
• Understand trigger point categorization and relevant referral patterns
• Understand the foundation of Dynamic Neuromusculoskeletal Stabilization (DNS) and how it can be utilized in the management of the lumbar spine
• Understand how to use certain DNS positions to activate the inner unit of the spine
• Outline the differences between nociceptive and neuropathic pain
• Understand the relationship between chronic inflammation and pain
• Describe how stress, sleep loss, and a pro-inflammatory diet induce a chronic inflammatory state
• Provide lifestyle recommendations and strategies for reducing lifestyle-induced chronic inflammation and pain

Casual and comfortable.

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

MPI will provide coffee, tea and water during the event. 
Lunch on your own.

Location:

National University of Health Sciences

200 E. Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: 800-826-6285

Professional Designations and Fees (USD)
For 12.0 Hour Seminars

Doctor of Chiropractic - First time attending this seminar $425
Doctor of Chiropractic - Repeating the same seminar within 5 years $325
Doctor of Chiropractic - Full-time faculty at a chiropractic college, or university $50

Student First Time - Undergraduate chiropractic student enrolled in a doctorate program $325
Student Repeating - Undergraduate chiropractic student enrolled in a doctorate program $225

Student Rep Retired - Alumni chiropractic student who helped promote and facilitate MPI seminars in the past $325

Cancellation Fee - Cancellation fee is $35.00 with written notification to MPI required.

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 [email protected] 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.

Additional Questions? 
Email [email protected]
Phone 513-673-8484