Migraine and Headache Virtual Summit

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Join Dr. Cindy Howard, Dr. Don DeFabio, Dr. Jeffrey Tucker, Dr. Tim Bertelsman and Dr. Jay Greenstein for a discussion on best practices for treating patients suffering from migraines and headaches. A two-hour program structured as a panel discussion with opening moderator statement and Q&A for last 15 to 20 mins.

Four 25-min presentations from 4 panelists/speakers.

Material presented by 4 expert panelists on various topics supporting the headache and migraine conditions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the global impact and significance resulting from headache and migraine conditions.
• Review the newest research related to Chiropractic management of headache and migraine.
• Accurately diagnose primary headache from secondary headache.
• Learn the headache indicators that require immediate referral and/or co-management.
• Review the differential diagnosis of cervicogenic HA, post traumatic injuries, TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) and myofascial pain syndromes.
• Discuss appropriate CMT and soft tissue techniques for treating headache and TMD.
• Explore the role and treatment options for fascial involvement in the headache and migraine patient.
• Demonstrate self-care options for headache relief that patients can implement.
• Review the role of diet, lifestyle and nutraceuticals for headache management.
• Outline all the available options for testing of nutrient deficiency at the Chiropractor’s disposal.
• Discuss the proper dosing and nutrients recommendations for headache and migraine treatment support.

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Detailed Course Outline: 2 hours

Speaker Introduction, outline, agenda – 10 min

Presentation by Tim Bertelsman, DC: (34 min)
Current Concepts for managing Cervicogenic and migraine headaches

  • Migraine symptoms and triggers
  • The migraine attack
  • Differentiating migraine from stroke
  • Migraines/headaches and supplementation, manipulation
  • Causes of migraines/headaches
  • Cervicogenic Headaches
  • Adjustments and sub occipital nerve flossing
  • Exercises

Dr. Don DeFabio presentation (25 min) 

  • Headache and Trauma
  • Concussion
  • TMJ, Fascial Pain
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Exam for TMJ and treatments
  • Orofacial Rehab
  • Topicals

Dr. Cindy Howard presentation (23 min) 

  • Causes of headaches triggered by hormonal, food, nutritional, fungal, musculoskeletal
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Hormonal component
  • Treatment options

Dr. Jeffrey Tucker presentation (35 min)

  • Hacks for Headaches
  • Venous, Arterial, Integumentary, Lymphatic System and Hypoxia
  • Demonstration of protocol

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WebExercises is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. PACE approved providers are accepted by the following Chiropractic State Boards:  Alaska, Connecticut, DC,  Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.

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Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan.

 

The licensed Doctor of Chiropractic shall be responsible for verifying the board requirements for license renewal.

WebExercises is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. Approval valid for the following states:
Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.

CCE accredited Chiropractic College:
WebExercises is sponsored by a CCE accredited Chiropractic College, Cleveland University-Kansas City. This course meets the appropriate standards for continuing education and qualifies for 1 CEUs (hour) in the following states:
Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan.

Occupational Therapy:
Course abides by regulatory guidelines of your board for continuing education. Please review your board guidelines before taking a course for CE credit to make sure the course is germane to your profession and fulfills requirements.
Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska,  North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Course Instructor

Instructors Instructors

Cindy M. Howard, DC, Board Certified Chiropractic Internist and Nutritionist and owner of Innovative Health & Wellness Center in Orland Park, IL. Don DeFabio, DC, Director of Chiropractic Services at DeFabio Spine and Rehab. Triple board certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics, Physical Rehabilitation and Sports injuries as well as maintaining additional certifications as a corrective and performance enhancement specialist, Stecco Fascial Manipulation, ART, Graston, SMFA, FATKR and MUA. Jeffrey Tucker, DC, The "Biohack" doctor. Dr. Tucker is an expert on non-invasive musculoskeletal interventions particularly for sports medicine and chronic pain patient care. Tim Bertelsman, DC, board-certified Chiropractic Sports Physican and Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. Dr. Bertelsman has lectured nationally on various clinical and business topics and has been published intensively.

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