Free board review book · Dr. Akash Garg, DC
Chiropractic Boards Part II: Clinical Sciences Review
Fourteen chapters that follow the six Part II domains and their weights on the published test plan. Every chapter has original labeled diagrams, high-yield tables, board tips, clinical links to chiropractic practice, a glossary and a self check.
General Diagnosis 19%Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis 20%Diagnostic Imaging 17%Principles of Chiropractic 14%Chiropractic Practice 17%Associated Clinical Sciences 13%
Chapter 1 · General DiagnosisCase History, Vital Signs and the Physical ExaminationThe case history; Vital signs and general survey; Head, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, mouth, throat and neck examination; Thorax, heart and lung examination; Abdominal, rectal and male urogenital examinationChapter 2 · General DiagnosisLaboratory Interpretation and Special StudiesUrinalysis; Hematology; Clinical chemistry; Serology and inflammatory and rheumatologic markers; Special studies and test logicChapter 3 · General DiagnosisDiagnosis of Internal Disorders and When to ReferENT, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders; Blood, lymphatic and immunological disorders; Gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders; Endocrine, metabolic and nutritional disorders; Infectious disease and the red flag approachChapter 4 · Neuromusculoskeletal DiagnosisHistory, Posture, Gait and Orthopedic Tests of the Spine and PelvisThe neuromusculoskeletal case history; Posture and gait assessment; Orthopedic examination of the cervical spine; Orthopedic examination of the thoracic spine and ribs; Orthopedic examination of the lumbar spine and pelvisChapter 5 · Neuromusculoskeletal DiagnosisOrthopedic Examination of the Extremities and Musculoskeletal DiagnosisThe shoulder; The elbow, wrist and hand; The hip and knee; The ankle and foot; Diagnosis of muscle, bone and joint conditionsChapter 6 · Neuromusculoskeletal DiagnosisThe Neurologic Examination and Neurologic DiagnosisCranial nerve and central nervous system examination; Motor examination; Sensory examination; Reflexes; Neurologic diagnosisChapter 7 · Diagnostic ImagingImaging Technology, Positioning, Normal Anatomy and Special ImagingImaging technology and radiation protection; Radiographic positioning and normal anatomy of the spine and pelvis; Radiographic positioning and normal anatomy of the extremities, thorax and abdomen; Methods of interpretation and mensuration; Clinical applications of special imagingChapter 8 · Diagnostic ImagingImaging DiagnosisCongenital anomalies and normal variants, and trauma; Arthritides; Tumors and tumor-like lesions; Metabolic, endocrine, hematologic and infectious disease; Miscellaneous skeletal, thoracic and abdominal findingsChapter 9 · Principles of ChiropracticThe Chiropractic Paradigm, History and Research PrinciplesOrigins and history of chiropractic; Core concepts of the chiropractic paradigm; Research principles and methods; The evidence base for chiropractic care; Professional identity and integrationChapter 10 · Principles of ChiropracticSubluxation Models, Basic Science Concepts and Applied PrinciplesDefining the subluxation; Neurological models of subluxation; Biomechanical models and basic science concepts; Etiology of subluxation and the effects of adjustment and manipulation; Applied principles and wellnessChapter 11 · Chiropractic PracticeSpinal Analysis, Patient Evaluation and Adjustive TechniqueSpinal analysis and patient evaluation; Cervical adjustive technique; Thoracic, costal and lumbar adjustive technique; Pelvic and extremity adjustive technique; Technique systems and instrument adjustingChapter 12 · Chiropractic PracticePatient Care, Community Health and Occupational HealthCase management; Contraindications, complications and referral; Rehabilitation, home care and prevention; Community health and wellness; Occupational and environmental healthChapter 13 · Associated Clinical SciencesGeriatrics, Dermatology, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Toxicology and Emergency CareGeriatrics; Dermatology; Sexually transmitted infections; Toxicology and pharmacology for the chiropractor; Emergency proceduresChapter 14 · Associated Clinical SciencesPsychology, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Jurisprudence and EthicsPsychology; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Pediatrics; Jurisprudence, ethics and basic economics