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Expert Profile: J. Shawn Leatherman, DC, CCST, CCSP

Expertise:  I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.

Experience in the area
I have accumulated over 1000 hours of post-doctoral training including; Certifications in Spinal Trauma/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego and the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic proceedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. I treat accident victims in my clinic on a daily basis, and constantly stay abreast of the current research. Please visit my website for more information: www.suncoasthealthcare.net

Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Better Business Bureau Of Northwest Florida

Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology) from The University of Cincinnati, B.S. (Human Biology)& D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) from Cleveland Chiropractic College, C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma) from The International Chiropractic Association, C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) from The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Continuing education is very important to me personally, and for the advancement of knowledge in relation to patient care. I wish to further my skills as a physician with ongoing pursuits of a Ph.D, N.D., or M.D.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Don't let your insurance company dictate your care options. If you are in pain after a crash, no matter how small, get to a chiropractic physican or a medical doctor for a functional orthopedic examination. You would be suprised at some of the injuries I have found on patients with minimal damage to their vehicles. Your health is what is important!
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 5010
Knowledge   9.91   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.84   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.89   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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Total Questions
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Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thank you a lot.
(kunche on 10/06/08)
i think he was excellent in all aspects of my question and extremely timely in his response.
(joy on 09/22/08)
Again thank you all the information is very valuable. Keep up the good work. Regards Shaz
(Shaz on 09/18/08)
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Recent Answers from J. Shawn Leatherman, DC, CCST, CCSP
2008-10-06  cervical spondylosis Dear Kunche, Not sure exactly what you want me to comment on here as you have not stated a specific question but, here are a few comments. The MRI documents a bunch of degneration. The fact that...
2008-10-01  low back pain Dear Gena, This can all be caused from a disk bulging into the nerve roots and spinal cord. It will be especially informative to see what the new MRI finds. The fact that you are having muscular weakness...
2008-09-30  C2 fracture Dear Dana, I would suspect that the initial injury has a lot to do with your current symptomatology. The upper portion of the spinal cord is a special region due to the amount of neurological information...
2008-09-25  BACK INJURY Dear Lee, A seizure can be very violent, creating immense muscle spasms in extension or flexion of the body and sometimes both. Not to mention you could have been thrashing around and actually struck...
2008-09-24  C Spine CT Results Dear Timothy, Your history does not indicate the need for an additional neurosurgical consult concerning the dizziness symptoms. However, the MRI findings of bony encroachment of the C2/C3 may indicate...
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