Gait Analysis 101

Gait Analysis parts 1 through 6 are individual courses taught by Dr. Ormston that progressively take the student from seeing the biomechanics as a complex system of motion to seeing the individual elements of gait that make it possible to be able to access animals in motion.  Dr. O explains that being able to identify the organization of biomechanics of movement in animals are important for the animal chiropractor to be able to diagnose and successfully treat the patient.  Since normal movement of the animal is what we strive for as animal chiropractors, understanding step by step the process of identifying what we see in normal animal movement and what constitutes abnormal animal movement is essential.  Evaluating the animal moving is far more important than examining the animal at rest in this discipline.  Gait analysis allows the animal chiropractor to begin to understand the means by which gravity interacts with various species, various disciplines of athletics, and different jobs of animal patients.  This allows the animal chiropractor to become more effective at communicating with clients about their animals. Leg Length is a lecture that will be explained in greater detail during the laboratory session for this module.  This lecture by Dr. Ormston explains the method of measuring leg length of the animal and using it as a means of determining subluxation in the upper cervicals and the hip.  This lecture explains the technique and the philosophy behind using this technique.  In addition to this Dr. O explains to the student how the human hip anatomy differs from the animal hip anatomy. Introduction to Video Gait Analysis is a short course that explains some technical terms that are important if selecting equipment and recording quality usable videos that can help identify problems in quadruped gait as well as help to record the progress made as treatment plans are carried out. Measuring Gait 1, 2 and 3 are individual courses taught by Dr. Ormston that identify and describe the importance of posture and how it relates to the brain’s ability to respond to gravity.  These courses go on to identify the difference between subjective and objective gait analysis and how they can be beneficial and detrimental to diagnosis of the movement issues which translate into changes in the neurological system.  It is the neurological system that we correct in chiropractic adjustment.  This course gives the student a clear system by which to access patients.

Effective November 1, 2020

At A.C.E.S. our new decade begins with a bigger commitment to building successful animal chiropractic practices all over the world.

 

Our new policy on refunds for classes reflects this attitude of gratitude for more animal chiropractors who are dedicated to bringing health and happiness to their communities.

 

Once a student registers for the Animal Chiropractic 101 course they are making a commitment to building a successful animal chiropractic practice.

 

At A.C.E.S. we have put into place many methods by which this can be achieved.  Dropping out of class, and not completing the course are not effective ways to do this.

Once registered, there are no refunds. Purchase of a course constitutes an intent to complete the course, and the payments.  If the student is making payments toward their course, they are committed to completing those payments just as they are committed to completing the course.  All sales are final.

 

The same policy applies to continuing education courses.  Doctors who wish to take online or hands on continuing education courses are committed to maintaining their certification.  Making the purchase confirms their seat, and removes someone else’s.  All sales are final.

 

All disputes are actionable in Bosque County Texas.  Venue and jurisdiction arising over this contract shall arise in Bosque County Texas.

Dr. Bill Ormston