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My Background
- Sports and first experience with DC
- Dalhousie
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Varsity Swim Team
Job shadowing
Volunteering
What is Chiropractic?
- Greek ‘done by hand’
- Neuromusculoskeletal experts
- Emphasize a holistic approach to health care
and wellness (treat whole body; not just
symptoms)
- One of the 5 profession that can be termed
‘doctor’
- No referral needed
Chiropractic Belief
- Body is self-healing. Restrictions within joints can
alter the function of muscles and nerves
surrounding that joint leading to dysfunction and
end result of pain (ache, numbness, tingling,
weakness)
- Muscle, ligament and joint injuries often occur as
a result of long-term biomechanical dysfunction,
sometimes from past injuries and can also make
the area more susceptible to future injury.
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Chiropractic Belief
- An adjustment can restore proper motion in the
joints, which relieves tension on the nerves and
muscles and allows your body to speed the
healing process
- Regular adjustments can help to prevent
injuries, speed injury recovery, increase range of
motion, improve balance/coordination, etc.
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Conditions:
- Back/Neck pain
- Sports Injuries
- Extremity pain
- TMJ associated
discomfort
- Headaches
- Repetitive strain injuries
(like carpal tunnel)
- Whiplash
- Sprains and strains
A Typical Visit
• Initial Assessment
• Advanced diagnostic testing
(if required)
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Referral if necessary
Postural Assessment
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Shoulder Levels
Hip Levels
Head position
Feet
Referral Patterns
Referral Patterns
• Dermatome (spinal nerve and skin)
• Myotome (spinal nerve and muscle)
• Visceral (organ and skin)
• Trigger point referral
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Treatments
- Treatment focuses are primarily those
done by adjusting/manipulating/mobilizing
the spinal column or other joints
Spinal Manipulation/Adjustment
- The sound an
adjustment makes is
called a cavitation and is
only space being created
within the joint causing
gasses to be released
from the joint capsule,
which creates the
popping or cracking
noise
Treatments Con’t
- Counseling
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Nutrition
Ergonomics
Specific exercises
Lifestyle management
- Additional focus on muscular/fascial work, rehab,
kinesiotaping, graston, etc.
- Modalities (IFC, Laser, Ultrasound)
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Education
Competent. Confident. Successful.
• Only one English speaking school in
Canada
• Minimum of 3 years of undergraduate
university training
• Residency programs are available
CMCC Students
• Students from across
Canada, the United
States, Europe and
around the world
• Diverse educational
background
• No specific pre-requisite
courses
Recommended Courses
• High school courses:
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Physical education
Calculus
• University programs:
– Biology
– Kinesiology
– Physical education
• University courses:
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Kinetics
Physiology
Biology
Biochemistry
Studying Chiropractic
• Four years full-time study
– Years 1 to 3 – Modular
system
– Years 4 - Internship
• 4,500 hour program
• Program courses include
– Chiropractic theory
– Anatomy
– Radiology
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Future Prospects
- Commonly self-employed or independent
contractors
- Chiropractors work with health practitioners from
other fields (MD’s, PT’s, massage therapists,
osteopath, naturopaths)
Chiro vs Physio
• 4yr Doctorate program vs 2yr Masters program
• PT weekend courses in manipulation vs 4yr
program
• DC more in-depth orthopedic testing and
anatomy through cadaver lab dissection
• Refer to physio and vice versa.
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Chiro Associations
• NSCC – Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors
• CCA – Canadian Chiropractic Association
• CCPA – Canadian Chiropractic Protective
Agency
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More Information?
• Please feel free to contact me with any
questions
Dr. Sasha Zevenhuizen
[email protected]
Coastal Sports and Wellness
Bedford, NS
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