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Expert: Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman - 11/28/2006


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What is the MCRC [active] test?  Also, what do the abbreviations: nr, sas, contra, sol, and iso stand for?
I work for a computer software company and need to know what these areas are in order to put them in the software we are providing for a Chiropractic clinic.  He also uses the abbreviations: For Comp [rot], Sho Depress, and Cerv distract in regards to tests, which I am not sure what he is meaning.  Thanks!!

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Dear Jeri,

I can help you with a few of these abbreviations, but the best way to settle the understanding is to contact the doctor directly.  There should be a key for all abbreviations used on his forms, and the Chiropractor needs to have this included on his forms.  Some of his abbreviations you have provided are not standard medical shorthand or chiropracatic shorthand.

FOR COMP= Foraminal compression test of the neck with rotation for the facet joints in the neck

SHO DEPRESS=Shoulder depression test for the brachial plexus stretch (nerves that go to the arms)

CERV DISTRACT=Cervical distraction test, (for neck structures)

CONTRA= Stands for contralateral, meaning the opposite side

ISO=Isometric, meaning same movement/measure...frequently used in manual muscle testing

ACTIVE=the patient is actually participating in the testing proceedure with muscle contractions or movements.  Passive would mean that only the doctor is performing the test.

MCRC=possibly stands for Muscle Contract Relax Contract, NR=possibly non-responsive, SOL=possibly solitaary, and SAS=?.  These last few are all non-standard abbreviations.

Hope this helps Jeri, best of luck.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leathereman

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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.

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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

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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

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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*

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