Signs & Symptoms

Neck Pain

Cervical Spine is a remarkable structure consisting of muscles and bones that are put together by tendons and ligaments into a hollow tube that contains the spinal cord. Neck pain is very common and is the 4th most common cause of disability.

Head and Neck Problems

This clinical will address all current diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, sinuses, larynx, mouth, and throat, as well as structures in the head and neck areas related to these functions. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and both non-surgical and surgical treatment protocols.

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a rather complicated ball and socket joint involving the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula extending to the clavicle and scapula. History and physical examination can often determine the cause of shoulder pathology without having to order expensive testing.

Elbow Pain

Elbow joint is a very complex synovial hinge joint that connects the distal end of the humerus to the ulna and radius. It is a common source of pain manifested as tendonitis in the form of tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow.

Wrist Pain

The wrist is a complex joint that connects the 8 small carpal bones of the wrists arranged in two rows to the two long bones of radius and ulna. It is also venerable to repetitive injury.

Hand Pain

The hand is simply an amazing, delicate, and very complex structure that has been put together in the best possible way to enable engagement in various functions with no difficulties.

Eyes and Vision

Coursework and clinicals shall include the following sub-sections: a study of eye examination protocols; the diagnosis of ophthalmologic disorders and diseases and treatments, surgical and non-surgical. Students shall be exposed to sub-specialties in cornea, retina, oculoplastics, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric vision disorders. Students will learn how to perform and interpret normal eye examinations and tests for eye disorders and diseases including macular degeneration retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma. Students will also be able to identify vision changes due to neuropathy, hypertension, age, and diabetes. Students will determine appropriate treatment protocols for a variety of disorders and diseases.