Academic Curriculum of a Back Specialist (FCCRS) (post DC)

Year One

Spinal Rehabilitation Concepts
Spinal Biomechanics & Neuromuscular Physiology
Incorporating Rehabilitation into a Practice
Salient Features of the Examination
Functional Testing of the Spine
Functional Pathology of the Locomotor System
Evaluation & Management of Muscle Dysfunction
Evaluation & Management of Uncoordinated Movement Patterns
Propriosensory Rehabilitation
Spinal Stabilization Utilizing Floor Exercises & the Swiss Gym Ball
Home Exercise Programs
Diagnosis, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Common Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Rehabilitation Protocols
Diagnosis, Treatment & Rehabilitation of Common Thoracic Spine Disorders
Thoracic Spine Rehabilitation Protocols
Rehabilitation Protocols of Scoliosis
Exercise Physiology
Nutritional Therapy & Rehabilitation
Outcome Assessment Measures
Practical Integration of Low Tech & High Tech Rehabilitation Protocols

Year Two

Rehabilitation of Whiplash, Vertigo & Headache
Lower Extremity Functional Kinetic Chain
Spinal Stabilization & Patient Management
Advanced Swiss Gym Ball Exercise
McKenzie Approach to the Lumbar Spine
Advanced Strength & Conditioning, with CSCS Examination Qualification
Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Pain
Rehabilitation Record Keeping & Office Procedures
Multi-disciplinary Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Evaluation & Rehabilitation of Lower Extremity Disorders
Evaluation & Rehabilitation of Upper Extremity Disorders
Sports Specific Rehabilitation

Year Three

Assessment & Correction of Extremity Joint Dysfunction
Sports Specific Training
Assessment & Correction of Key Transitional Segment Dysfunction
Treatment & Rehabilitation of Orofacial & TMJ Pain
Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy of the Upper Extremities
Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy of the Lower Extremities
McKenzie Protocols for the Cervical Spine
Chronic Pain Management
Advanced Occupational Functional Testing & Impairment Ratings
Case Management

Year Four & Five

Research - two years to complete and to be of publishable quality (Canada), or, to be published (USA)
Board Examinations - three written & one oral, administered by American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board

Subsequent Years

After completion, and in addition to the continuing education requirements all general chiropractic doctors must fufill, a specialist must also:

Teach at least 12 hours per year in a post graduate programme, or
Teach a minimum 12 hours a year to undergraduate students, or
Write a paper suitable for publication not less than 2000 words, or
Write and submit for evaluation two case reports, or
Complete an equivalency approved by the CCRS Education Committee, or
Attend an annual ACRB scientific symposium.