Total CME Credit Hours: .75 Category I (Formal)
This webinar will cover the relationship between cervical manipulation and cervical arterial dissection. Join Dr's Tom Michaud, James Demetrious, Brandon Steele, and Tim Bertelsman for an in-depth look at the etiology, assessment, and recognition of cervical arterial dissection, plus a synopsis of the abundant SMT/stroke data confirming that correlation does not imply causation.
Attendees will leave this webinar armed with knowledge and resources to serve your patients better and educate your community with the facts.
This education is sponsored by ChiroUp.
Dr. Steele offers a unique approach to achieving optimal clinical outcomes. His presentations are dynamic and interactive, fostering a collaborative learning environment that keeps attendees engaged with a balance of humor and education.
A graduate of Logan College and a board-certified diplomate in orthopedics, Dr. Steele practices privately at Premier Rehab and is a co-founder of ChiroUp.com. Located in the greater St. Louis area, he brings extensive expertise, holding certifications in Motion Palpation, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Active Release Technique, and McKenzie Directional Therapy. Additionally, Dr. Steele is Board Certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics, further enhancing his credentials in the field.
Dr. Tim Bertelsman, DC, CCSP, FACO, graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic with honors and has been practicing in Belleville, Illinois, since 1992. He is a board-certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. He has lectured nationally on various clinical and business topics and has been published extensively. He is a post-graduate instructor for the University of Bridgeport Orthopedic Diplomate program and is a member of the NCMIC Speakers’ Bureau. Dr. Bertelsman was selected as the Illinois Chiropractic Society Chiropractor of the Year in 2019. He has served in various leadership positions within the Illinois Chiropractic Society, including president of the executive board.
Dr. Bertelsman is a co-founder of ChiroUp
James Demetrious, DC, DABCO, is a nationally distinguished board-certified chiropractic orthopedist recognized for his expertise in clinical risk management, evidence-based care, and advanced diagnostic assessment. He is a Diplomate of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (formally the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists).
Dr. Demetrious is known for his scholarly contributions to chiropractic literature. He has published peer-reviewed articles that emphasize differential diagnosis and clinical excellence. He has lectured extensively at national conferences, educating professionals on advancements in chiropractic and best practices.
Throughout his career, Dr. Demetrious has remained committed to advancing the chiropractic profession through education, research, and clinical practice, earning him a reputation as a trusted leader and advocate.
Since graduating from Western States Chiropractic College in the early 1980s, Dr. Tom Michaud has authored numerous book chapters and over 50 journal articles covering topics ranging from the biomechanics of the first ray to the pathomechanics of vertebral artery dissections. He has also served on the editorial review board for several chiropractic and podiatric journals.
In the early 1990s, Williams and Wilkins published Dr. Michaud’s first textbook, Foot Orthoses and Other Forms of Conservative Foot Care, which was eventually translated into four languages. His subsequent book, Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders, published in 2012, is widely used in physical therapy, chiropractic, pedorthic, and podiatry schools around the world. In addition to technical texts, Dr. Michaud also authored Injury-Free Running: How to Build Strength, Improve Form, and Treat/Prevent Injuries, now in its second edition, aimed at recreational runners.
Throughout his 40 years of clinical practice, Dr. Michaud designed and patented various diagnostic tools and exercise products to aid in the evaluation and treatment of sports injuries. Following his recent retirement from clinical practice, Dr. Michaud is now dedicating his time to research, writing, and developing new products focused on creating evidence-based evaluation and treatment protocols. His work aims to not only prevent sports injuries but also promote long-term fitness as we age.
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