Seminars

Advanced Adjusting Techniques for the Upper Body

4 CE credits available

Saturday, May 1, 2021  |  2 PM – 6 PM

Saturday, Jul 24, 2021  |  2 PM – 6 PM

Saturday, Oct 23, 2021  |  2 PM – 6 PM 

OBJECTIVES:

To provide a new look at evaluating and adjusting the injured spine, rib cage and upper extremity with consideration to multiple health problems using repetitive gentle thrusts employing a Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table Techniques.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Hour 1-2. Reasons for adjusting with a Spring Loaded Instrument and or Drop Table for the upper body: safety, anxiety, contraindications for manipulation and multiple injuries with limited positions. Spring Loaded Instrument adjusting of the ribs, Drop Table adjusting of the ribs,
costosternal and sternoclavicular joints. Use of bracing and management of these injuries.
Hour 3. Upper cervical adjusting with a Spring Loaded Instrument to allow (1) specific contact and direction of force; and (2) variable force in different positions. Drop Table adjusting of the upper cervical spine. Mid – lower cervical and thoracic adjusting with both the Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table with special consideration to a patient’s limited ability to change positions. There will be Temporomandibular Joint evaluation and adjusting.
Hour 4. Evaluation and adjusting of the dysfunctional upper extremity joints including the acromioclavicular joint, glenohumeral joint, ulnar humeral and radiohumeral joints and wrist articulations. Adjusting of the glenohumeral joint, ulna and radiohumeral joints and the wrist will be covered. Management of these injuries will be covered.

Register now for the Upper Body Seminar.

Advanced Adjusting Techniques for the Lower Body

4 CE credits available

Saturday, May 8, 2021  |  2 PM – 6 PM

Saturday, July 31, 2021  |  2 PM – 6 PM

Saturday, October 30, 2021  |  2 PM – 6 PM

OBJECTIVES:

To provide a new look at evaluating and adjusting the injured pelvic girdle and lower extremity joints using repetitive gentle thrusts employing Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table Techniques. Management of arthritic conditions to promote increased activity and independent living will be covered.

COURSE OUTLINE

Hour 1-2. Reasons for adjusting with a Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table for the lower body: safety, anxiety, contraindications for manipulation and multiple injuries with limited positions. Adjusting of the severely dysfunctional pelvis, including pregnancy, Drop Table adjusting or manual adjusting of the severely dysfunctional pelvis.
Hour 3. Evaluation and adjusting of the dysfunctional knee and management of injured knees.
Hour 4. Evaluation and adjusting of the proximal and distal tibiofibular joints, ankle joints, calcaneotalar joints and mid-foot joints with the Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table adjusting to manage the injured leg, ankle and feet.

Register now for the Lower Body Seminar!

Advanced Adjusting Techniques Weekly Seminar

Next date TBD. Stay tuned!

This 8 week seminar series takes a deep dive into all the topics in Dr. Ruch’s Advanced Adjusting Techniques book and includes a copy of the book! A combination of lecture/review plus hands-on practice and demonstration will equip you to utilize Dr. Ruch’s powerful techniques right away. 

3 Practicing DCs will be facilitating and we’re limiting participants to 12 to ensure you have the support you need to learn these techniques. If you’ve been to one of Dr. Ruch’s weekend seminars, you know it can be a lot of information in a small amount of time. This seminar is going to dive deeper and take the time to cover all the details. It will be valuable to any level of student or practicing DC. 

Weekly outline:

Week 1 – Pelvis

Week 2 – Rib Cage & Thoracic Spine

Week 3 – C-Spine, TMJ

Week 4 – Shoulder, arm (with rib cage review)

Week 5 – Pelvis Review & Lumbar Spine

Week 6 – Knee, leg, foot, ankle

Week 7 – TBI, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury

Week 8 – Putting it all together – Example history taking, analysis, and treatment

Each week we will 

• • Thoroughly review the relevant anatomy
  • Lead you through detailed palpation exercises
  • Explain how the relevant structures subluxate and what symptoms might be present
  • Train you on how to evaluate and adjust the subluxation
  • Discuss related conditions and treatment options

Price: $297

Includes: 8 weeks of training and a copy of Dr. Ruch’s Advanced Adjusting Techniques book (normally sells for $49)

Location: North Oakland Chiropractic Clinic

Gentle Care for Lower Body

To register for online seminar, click the link below, check the box for 4 hours under online seminars, and type, “Gentle Care for Lower Body,” in the box. 

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OBJECTIVES:

To provide a new look at evaluating and adjusting the injured pelvic girdle and lower extremity joints using repetitive gentle thrusts employing Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table Techniques. Management of arthritic conditions to promote increased activity and independent living will be covered..

COURSE OUTLINE

Hour 1-2. Reasons for adjusting with a Spring Loaded Instrument and or Drop Table for the lower body: safety, anxiety, contraindications for manipulation and multiple injuries with limited positions. Adjusting of the severely dysfunctional pelvis, including pregnancy, Drop Table adjusting or manual adjusting of the severely dysfunctional pelvis.
Hour 3. Evaluation and adjusting of the dysfunctional knee and management of injured knees.
Hour 4. Evaluation and adjusting of the proximal and distal fibula-tibial joints, ankle joints and calcaneal/talar joints and mid-foot joints with the Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table adjusting and management of the injured leg, ankle and feet.

Gentle Care for Upper Body

To register for online seminar, click the link below, check the box for 4 hours under online seminars, and type, “Gentle Care for Upper Body,” in the box. 

More Info

REGISTER ONLINE

OBJECTIVES:

To provide a new look at evaluating and adjusting the injured spine, rib cage and upper extremity with consideration to multiple health problems using repetitive gentle thrusts employing a Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table Techniques.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Hour 1-2. Reasons for adjusting with a Spring Loaded Instrument and or Drop Table for the upper body: safety, anxiety, contraindications for manipulation and multiple injuries with limited positions. Spring Loaded Instrument adjusting of the ribs, Drop Table adjusting of the ribs,
costosternal and sternoclavicular joints. Use of bracing and management of these injuries.
Hour 3. Upper cervical adjusting with a Spring Loaded Instrument to allow (1) specific contact and direction of force; and (2) variable force in different positions. Drop Table adjusting of the upper cervical spine. Mid, lower cervical and thoracic adjusting with both the Spring Loaded Instrument and Drop Table with special consideration to a patient’s limited ability to change positions. There will be Tempromandibular Joint evaluation and adjusting.
Hour 4. Evaluation and adjusting of the dysfunctional upper extremity joints including the acromium-clavicular joint, gleno-humeral joint, ulnar humeral and radiohumeral joints and wrist articulations. Adjusting of the gleno-humeral joint, ulna and radio-humeral joints and the wrist will be covered. Management of these injuries will be covered.

Past Seminars

The Level Pelvis Method Workshop

Assessment & Gentle Leveling of Pelvis for Pregnancy Comfort & Birthing Ease, with William Ruch D.C. and Dr. Samantha Ma.

Earn 2 DONA International CE Units (#778)

$45 in advance / $55 at the door

There is a maximum of 25 participants per class.

Call (510) 545-3465 for reservations or register HERE.

Instruction for doulas, midwives and bodyworkers specializing in pregnancy.