DM: Examine the area of chief complaint first. Find the problem first and find it fast. The exam should be carried out at a brisk pace, keeping in mind the comfort of your patient. Be sure when you find their problem that the patient also can feel that you found it and if possible can see what you are seeing. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College CMCC SUPPLY CENTRE & BOOKSTORE Most chiropractors don’t begin their examination with palpation. CMCC SUPPLY CENTRE & BOOKSTORE Why is it so important to start the patient face down and locate the subluxation first? DM: The patient who has right-sided neck pain wants to Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College know what is causing their problem. If you palpate their low back first, the patient may inquire as to why you are doing Supply Centre & Bookstore that as their problem is in their neck. The patient has prob-ably been to other practitioners who have not located their problem. Finding the problem first and finding it fast will illustrate your clinical expertise to the patient. Why is it so important to make the patient aware of the loss of function? JC: We generally are not aware that we are not functioning to capacity. If our goal is to increase the level of function to live in a more healthy state in our environment, we need to point out the loss of function that will mitigate this and agree to work together to correct it. Chiropractic can achieve more than alleviating pain and disability. By focusing on removing the interference to optimize function, patients can benefit much more from chiropractic care. DM: When they understand that subluxations interfere with the nervous system’s ability to control, co-ordinate and regulate every organ, system and cell in the body, they will have the knowledge to be able to make an informed choice regarding their health care. What other advice or comments can you give to chiropractors when it comes to their examination procedures? JC: Become a true professional; study the neurology, get a coach and practise incessantly to increase your expertise. By becoming a true master in the examination, you will find more problems you can help, the patient will benefit more, and their health and well-being will improve in ways that will surprise you. DM: Demonstrate impairments in a way that the patient can confirm, for themselves, they have an impairment. The patient should be in a position that they can see or feel any loss they may have. I hope the pearls these two have shared will give you the drive to improve your exam and to inspire more people to be under chiropractic care. I challenge you and a colleague to review your exam procedure together and then look for ways to improve your methods. Remember, when it comes to your practice, work from the inside out. Economy headrest paper Feature product headr sale From N Decem Each c Headr For 2 t down t receive $3.00 off the regular price! Buy 3 cases or more for $45 each Members receive an extra 5% off Buy 2 or Club more cases and receive Governors' members receive an $6.00 off per case! extra 2% off 6100 Leslie Str eet • Tor ont o • Ont ario • M2H 3J1 Tel. 1-800-268-8940 • F ax. 416-482-9745 • books t or e@cmc c.c a Buy one case at Buy 1 case of $48.88 Headrest paper and Extra Special From November 1, 2010 to November 15, 2 Starts on October 1 until quantities last 5 cartons or more the price goes downs to Limited quantity No additional discounts apply. Sale on while supplies last CMCC Supply Centre & Bookstore 6100 Leslie Street Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3J1 Local: 416 482 1532 Toll Free: 1 800 268 8940 CMCC Centre Fax: Supply 416 482 9745 & Bookstore [email protected] 6100 Leslie Street Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3J1 Toll Free: 1 800 268 8940 Visit our new online store at [email protected] You can find part 1 of this article on our website under the June 2013 issue. More of Dr. Santin’s articles can also be found here: www.canadianchiropractor.ca. www.canadianchiropractor.ca www.c www.cmccstore.ca Visit our new online s
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