Chiropractors/Expert Profile

Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman

U.S.
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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, nutrition for sports performance 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 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from 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 procedures 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. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net

Organizations

International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, 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

Education/Credentials

B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. *CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*

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 Masters program, Ph.D, N.D., or possibly an M.D.

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Lance01/27/10101010Dr. Leatherman's reply was right on the .....
Trevor01/11/10101010Thanks again.
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Linda09/25/09101010Prompt answer and very thorough in response .....
Stephanie08/11/09101010Thank you!!! The information was very helpful!!! .....

Recent Answers from Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman

2010-03-23 lower back and butt pain:

Dear Ashley,    Simply put this is most likely joint irritation.  Falling on the hip or buttocks creates increased stress and compression on the cartilage which lines the joint spaces.  Additionally, the

2010-01-13 Lower back injury and problem ID:

Dear Lance,    In short, a chiropractor is more likely to help with this chronic injury. Now, although an x-ray will be helpful in looking at the structure of the spine, you will likely not need an MRI

2010-01-08 Car Accident:

Dear Kimberly,    You are not alone and I have seen numerous cases such as yours in the past.  What most physicians fail to realize is that just because you cannot find a problem doesn't mean it ceases

2010-01-07 SI adjustment:

Dear Trevor,    There is a section on my website that outlines a few ideas on how to find and work with a good chiropractor that was written for medical professionals.  It is on the front page under FOR

2010-01-04 SI adjustment:

Dear Trevor,     Sorry to hear of all the issues and possible misconceptions concerning your SI and disk findings on MRI.  Hopefully I will be able to clear some things up.     Concerning your worries

 

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