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DePaul University
Loyola University |
Undergraduate study, Chicago, Illinois. |
| Palmer School of Chiropractic |
Doctor of Chiropractic, 1956, Davenport, Iowa. |
| Grostic Seminars |
1956-1963, Ann Arbor, Michigan. |
| National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association |
Seminars 1963-2007 (2x a year) |
| PRIVATE PRACTICE: |
| 1956-present |
Chiropractic Health Center
3420 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
The practice has trained more than fifteen associates who have opened private practices of their own. |
| PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: |
| 1963-present |
NUCCA Certification Instructor |
| 1963-present |
National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association Founding Director (NUCCA)
Elected Member of the Board of Directors |
| 1963-1978 |
Treasurer
National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association |
| 1977-present |
Founding Director
National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research Association (NUCCRA) |
| 1977-1992 |
Treasurer for NUCCRA |
| 1999-2006 |
President of NUCCRA |
| 1956-present |
Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni Association |
| RESEARCH: |
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Auditory and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials. |
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Relative pre and post x-ray documentation of the cervical spinal subluxation complex for 50 years. |
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Micro-line grids to reduce x-ray exposure to patients. |
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Magnetic stimulation of the motor cortex of the brain. |
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Lead filtration to produce sharper x-rays to reduce patient exposure. |
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NDI Oswestry Study - 250 subjects. |
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SF-36 Study - Comparison of Process and Outcomes Measures, 300 subjects. |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study - 20 subjects including brain scans, completed, waiting publication. |
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The effects of upper cervical specific chiropractic adjustment on blood pressure, plasma glucose and the autonomic nervous system in non-insulin dependent diabetics, with Life University and Rush Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center - Hypertension Center. |
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Outcomes of Patients with Headaches using the Henry Ford Hospital Headache Inventory, paper in progress |
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The Abnormal Position of the Foramen Magnum for a Better Determination of Atlas Rotation |
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| INVENTIONS: |
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Cervical Spine Demonstrator |
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Chin Centering Device for cervical vertex x-ray |
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X-Ray Viewing Boxes with Rheostats |
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Vertex Square Analyzing Instrument |
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Lead Filtration Kit to reduce radiation to patients and to show more detail |
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The first Upper Cervical Chiropractic Adjusting Table that moves vertically. |
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Triceps Developer for Chiropractors |
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Triceps Demonstrator for Chiropractors |
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The Dickholtz Laser Light Spinal Analyzer |
| PUBLICATIONS: |
| PUBLISHED ARTICLES: |
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"Magnification, How Much of A Problem in Spinograph Analysis" |
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"Patient Alignment for Upper Cervical X-Rays" |
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"Obtaining Better Definition on Cervical Films" |
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"Comments and Concerns Regarding X-Ray Radiation (a guide for upper cervical x-rays)" |
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"Errors in the Taking of Cervical X-Rays and the Effect on Analysis" |
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"Optimizing Port Size of X-Ray Tube Head for Better Films" |
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"Locating the C-1 (Atlas) Transverse Process Using Survace Lead Markers" |
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"How to Protect Your Adjustment and Avoid Stress to your Brainstem" |
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"How to Determine the Proper Positioning for the Head When taking a Nasium X-Ray" |
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"How to Obtain the Proper Position of the Atlas in the Transverse Plane" |
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High Blood Pressure Study - 50 subjects. Control of Blood Pressure through Atlas Adjustment - project completed.
Published in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, A71, Suppl. A, Vol. 8, No. 5, May 2006.
Published on WebMD, March 17, 2007
as "Special Atlas Adjustment Lowers Blood Pressure. |
| PRINTED BOOKLET: |
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X-Ray Equipment Alignment |
| LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS: |
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National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, Certified Instructor |
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Palmer School of Chiropractic. Continuing Education Faculty Member teaching portions twice yearly of the NUCCA Technique - An elective course for Chiropractors and students |
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Semi-Annual seminars of the NUCCA Conventions which took place in Monroe, Michigan; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, Georgia; San Francisco, California, etc. Co-sponsored by Palmer College of Chiropractic. |
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Upper Cervical Research Conference at Life Chiropractic University. November 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 in Marietta, Georgia. |
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SF-36 Study Presentation to an all college assembly, May 1997.
Life College of Chiropractic - West, San Francisco, Califormia.
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SF-36 Study Presentation to an all college assembly, Feb./Nov. 1997.
Sherman College of Chiropractic, Spartansburg, South Carolina.
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Chicago Health Services Council, Chicago, Illinois.
Poster presentations of SF-36 Study, January and June 1997
In Japan, 1997.
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Presentation of the Nucca Technique. Vancouver, BC, Canada, March 1998 |
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Presentation of "There is a Science to Chiropractic". Palmer College of Chiropractic, April 1998. |
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The NUCCA Technique. Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Homecoming, August 1998. |
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Presentation of Research Projects. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 1998. |
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Presentation of Headache Study. North American Cervicogenic Headache Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 1998. |
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Radiographic Technique and Spinal Biomechanics. Life University Homecoming Featured Speaker. Marietta, Georgia, November 1999. |
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Outcomes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Subjects Adjusted by a Specific Chiropractic Technique. Platform Presentation at the FCER International Converence on Spinal Manipulation, Minneapolis, MN, September 22, 2000. |
| AWARDS |
| 1994 |
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David D. Palmer Scientific Award Medal from Palmer College of Chiropractic |
| 1995 |
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The Achievement Award from the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. |
| 1995 |
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The Ralph Gregory Achievement Award |
| 2007 |
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The National Upper Cervical Association Scientific Research Award. |
| 2008 |
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Chiropractor of the Year, International Chiropractor's Association |
