Richard Strunk, DC, MS is a 1995 graduate of New York Chiropractic College and practiced full time for 8 years. He taught spinal manipulative technique and active physical rehabilitation protocols for 2 years at the University Of Bridgeport College Of Chiropractic. In 2006, he received a Masters of Science degree in clinical research from Palmer Chiropractic College. His masters degree practicum project was entitled; “A feasibility study assessing spinal manipulative care and bimodal care in sub acute and chronic neck pain patients.”

Currently, Dr. Strunk is a research clinician and an assistant professor at the Kansas City campus of Cleveland Chiropractic College. He teaches Introduction to Clinic (CLI 610) and guess lectures in Introduction to Research (PRI 550). His research interests include spinal manipulation/manual therapy effectiveness for chronic neck pain, cervicogenic vertigo, and balance problems.

Classes & Syllabi:

CLI 610 Intro to Clinic 1

Spring 2009syllabus

Weeks 2 and 3

SOAP and PARTS+ System PPT presentation

Journal Club: Faculty publications

2. Evans M, Campbell A, Husbands C, Breshears J, Ndetan H, Rupert R. Cloth covered chiropractic treatment tables as a source of allergens and pathogenic microbes. J Chiropr Med. 2008; 7, 71-71.

3. Hawk C, Pfefer MT , Strunk R, Ramcharan M, Uhl N. Feasibility study of short-term effects of chiropractic manipulation on older adults with impaired balance. J Chiropr Med. 2007; 6, 121-131.

4. Hawk C, Khorsan R, Lisi A, Ferrance RJ, Evans MW. Chiropractic care for non-musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review with implications for whole systems research. J Alternative Complementary Med 2007;13(5):491-512.

5. M. Pfefer, S. Cooper, N. Uhl. Chiropractic Management of Tendinopathy: A Literature Synthesis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009; 32:41-52.

6. Strunk RG, Hondras MA. A feasibility study assessing manual therapies to different regions of the spine for patients with subacute or chronic neck pain. J Chiropr Med. 2008; 7, 1-8.

Clinic Resources:

• Headache Disability Index
• Lower Extremity Functional Index
• Neck Disability Index,Zung Depression Scale
• Outcome measures Interpretation form (all 5)
• Clinic protocols summary (cards ver.), New patient exam flowchart
• History Taking mnemonics

Introduction to Research (PRI 550)

Evidence Based Chiropractic: An Introduction (PPt)

Grades:

CLI 610 Introduction to Clinic 1

Bergmann article quiz grades are posted outside my office: #1032

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