Dr. Daniel R. Lommell

Chiropractic Physician

Curriculum Vita

Education:    

Palmer College of Chiropractic            Doctorate – Doctor of Chiropractic

Davenport, IA   52803                     June 1998

Scott Community College                   A.S. – Pre Chiropractic

Bettendorf, IA   52722                    December 1992

Quincy University                         B.S. – Computer Science            

Quincy IL  62301                          Certificate – Business, June 1985

Alleman High School                       Diploma

Rock Island, Ill.   61201                 June 1981

Employment Experience:

Mally Clinic Chiropractic & Rehab         01/03/ 1998 – 08/23/2000

c/o Dr. Mitch R. Mally                                                                                     

2615 – West Central Park Ave.             Preceptor/Intern     01/03/98 – 6/11/98

Davenport, IA.   52804                    Post-grad. Extern    6/12/98 – 7/29/98

319-386-7457                              Clinic Associate     7/30/98 – 7/14/00

J.D. Darnall High School                  Trainer

Geneseo, IL   61254

309-944-4674

Post-Graduate Programs Completed:

   Whiplash: The Master’s Program ‘99

   Whiplash: Advanced Certification Program

   Chiropractic Claims Review and Independent Examination

   Collision Analysis for the Medical Practitioner

   Medical Impairment Rating

   Care of the Elite and Professional Athlete  

   CRASH 2002                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Presentations and Publications:

Personal  Information:                       

   Born March 28, 1963

   Illinois License #038-008604.  Issue date July 1998.

Completed Post-Graduate Programs

Whiplash: The Master’s Program ‘99

Module 1 – Whiplash: Advanced Topics – Dr. Arthur Croft, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 2731 - Via Orange Way, Spring Valley, CA  91978, (800) 423-9860, Chicago, IL, 1998, 12 hours.

Concepts of biomechanics, Injury and impairment scales used in MVCI, Epidemiology of whiplash, Whiplash phenomenon, Soft tissue injuries, Common syndromes, Muscular pain syndromes, Outcome of CAD injury, Watching out for junk science.

Module 2 – Advanced Diagnostic Testing and Imaging – Dr. Arthur Croft, Chicago, IL, June 22-3, 1999, 12 hours.

Accident reconstruction primer, History taking, Physical exam, Radiographic exam, CT exam, MRI exam, Special diagnostic imaging, Electrodiagnostics, Diagnosis/impression, Soft tissue healing, Staging the injury, Report of findings,  Designing a treatment plan, Activities of daily living, Chiropractic manipulative therapy, Deep tissue massage, Physical therapy modalities, Treatment of temporomandibular disorder, Maximum medical/chiropractic improvement.

Module 3 – Narrative Report Writing – Dr. Arthur Croft, Chicago, IL, 1998, 12 hours.

Intake forms, SOAP notes, Reexamination, Narrative report, Special procedures for narrative reports, Disability questionnaires, Independent medical examination, Practice development.

Module 4 – MedLegal Issues - Dr. Arthur Croft, Chicago, IL, 1998, 12 hours.

Reporting, Record keeping, Medical photography, Depositions, Arbitrations, Testifying in court, Using evidence, Medicolegal rebuttal.

Whiplash: Advanced Certification Course

Dr. Arthur C. Croft, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 2731 - Via Orange Way, Spring Valley, CA  91978, (800) 423-9860, Coronado, CA, November 21-22, 1999, 12 hours.

Literature review – 43^rd Stapp Car Crash Conference, 43^rd Annual Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact, many others, 136 total articles, Final examination covering “The Master’s Program ‘99”.   

CRASH 2002

Dr. Arthur C. Croft, Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health, 2731 - Via Orange Way , Spring Valley , CA   91978 , (800) 423-9860, Coronado , CA .

Three day workshop on state-of-the-art methods of low-speed rear-impact automobile crash (LoSRIC) reconstruction, co-sponsored by CRASH and the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, covering principles of mathematics, physics, biomechanics, and occupant kinematics along with participation in human volunteer, full-scale crash tests, data collection and analysis, along with passing a comprehensive written examination and certification in Low-Speed Rear Impact Crash Reconstruction.

Chiropractic Claims Review and Independent Examination

Session 1 – Dr. Greg Fischer, Texas Chiropractic College, 5912 – Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505-1699, 800-533-9822, Chicago, IL, Aug. 28-29, 1999, 25 hours.

Overview of peer review, Terminology, Documentation, SOAP notes, Supportive care, Maintenance care, MMI, Cervical spine examination, Case management, CTS, TOS, NQCA, NPDB, Credentialing for HMO, PPO.

Session 2 – Dr. Jess Armine, Chicago, IL, October 2-3, 1999, 25 hours.

Automobile collision and work related injury literature review, Review of national and regional chiropractic guidelines, Clinical necessity criteria, Ancillary testing, Soft tissue injury and repair, Adjunctive procedures, Rehabilitation guidelines, Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Pre-certification programs.

Session 3 – Dr. Jess Armine, Chicago, IL, November 6-7, 1999, 25 hours.

Lumbar spine exam, VAX-D protocol, Impairment rating system, Phone consultation, Ethical considerations, Red Flags, Fraud issues, DME, Principles of independent examination, Intro to forensics.

Session 4 – Dr. Daniel Bowerman, Chicago, IL, December 4-5, 1999, 25 hours.

Symptom magnification, Somatization, Conversion disorders, Malingering, Chronic pain, Psychological factors, IME consent, Legal issues, Mock independent examination, Malpractice claims review, Standards of care, Burden of proof, Advanced forensics, Courtroom testimony, Mock deposition, Trial testimony, Legal aspects of claims review, Final examination.

Collision Analysis for the Medical Practitioner

Module 1 – Mr. Rusty Haight, Texas A&M University, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, 4100 – Perfect View Drive, Granbury, TX  76048, (800) 955-3559, Hartford, CT, 20 hours.

Introduction to low speed rear-impact reconstruction (LoSRIC), Theory of LoSRIC reconstruction, Practical application of LoSRIC reconstruction, Human biomechanics, Biomechanics – physical parameters, Interim examination.

Module 2 – Mr. Rusty Haight, Hartford, CT, 20 hours.

Impact severity and test methodology in low speed biomechanics, Occupant kinematics, restraints and human subject tolerances, Anatomy and biomechanics of spinal injuries, Anatomy and biomechanics of other frequently claimed activities, Comparative activities, Final examination.

Medical Impairment Rating

Dr. Frank Liberte, Medical Management Consultants, Inc., 1226 – Turner Street, Suite C, Clearwater, FL, 34616-5989, (800) 542-3784, Chicago, Ill., June 1998, 12 hours.

Narrative writing, Bodily impairments, ROM considerations, Rating ROM, Motor impairments involving soft tissue injuries, Rating sensory impairment, Loss of hand and grip strength, Rating headaches, Activities of daily living, Evaluating pain and chronic pain syndromes, Evidence to substantiate soft tissue injury, Rating significant disfigurement, Final examination.

Care of the Elite and Professional Athlete

Module 1 – Dr. Nick Athens, Dr. Alan Palmer, Mr. Mark Letendre, Chiropractic Association for the Care of the Elite and Professional Athlete (CEPA), 9832 – N. Hayden Road, suite 207, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, (602) 443-1592, Atlanta, Ga., May 2-3, 1998, 12 hours.

Module 2 – Dr. Peter J. Levy, CEPA, Atlanta, Ga., June 6-7, 1998, 12 hours.

Module 3 – Dr. Mitch Mally, CEPA, Atlanta, Ga., July 25-26, 1998, 12 hours.

Case management of upper extremity dyskinetics – Vol. 1.  Anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, vascularity, evaluation, diagnostic imaging, differential diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

Module 4 – Dr. Mitch Mally, CEPA, San Francisco, CA, August 22-23, 1998, 12 hours.

Case management of lower extremity dyskinetics – Vol. 2.  Anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, vascularity, evaluation, diagnostic imaging, differential diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the hip, knee, ankle and foot.

Module 5 – Dr. Nick Athens, Dr. Alan Palmer, Mr. Roger Kraig, CEPA, Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 12-13, 1998, 12 hours.

Clinical nutrition for athletes, Working with athletic trainers, Deep tissue massage, Athletic injury biomechanics, Stretching protocols, Treatment protocols, Spinal and extremity evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, The professional athlete mentality, Soft tissue healing, Final examination.

Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Dr. Robert S. Francis, Dr. Ben C. Eubank, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, 4100 – Perfect View Drive, Granbury, TX  76048, (800) 955-3559, Houston, TX, January 7-10, 1999, 36 hours.

Hospital protocols, Indications and contraindications for MUA, Documentation, Charting requirements, MUA History and research, Protocol for hospitalization, Anesthesia, Medications, History and physical examination, Pre-certification, Manipulation under anesthesia, Narrative reports, Rehabilitation, Legal issues of MUA, Reimbursement procedures.

Utilization & Cost Control Peer Review

Dr. Kenneth Storjohann, Utilization and Cost Control Peer Review Committee certification program; Iowa Chiropractic Society, 1605 – N. Ankeny Blvd., Suite 100, Ankeny, IA 50021-4159, 515-963-9460, April 1, 2000, 6 hours.

Overview of peer review, Terminology, Documentation, SOAP notes, Supportive care, Maintenance care, MMI, Cervical spine examination, Case management, Ancillary testing, Soft tissue injury and repair, Adjunctive procedures, Rehabilitation guidelines, Phone consultation, Ethical considerations, Red Flags, Fraud issues, Standards of care, Mercy Guidelines.

Continuing Post-Graduate Education:

Chiropractic Sports Practitioner

Module 1 – Introduction: Concepts of the Sports Practitioner, Emergency Procedures, Dr. Bill Moreau, Dr. David Quist, Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, 800-452-5032, April 7-8, 2001, Pittsburgh, PA, 6 hours.

Module 2 – Head/Cervical Spine, Field Evaluation of Head/Neck Trauma, Barry Wiese, Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, 800-452-5032, April 28-29, 2001, Davenport, IA, 11 hours.

Module 3 – Shoulder, Elbow, Hand, Dr. Dan Weinert, Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, 800-452-5032, June 2-3, 2001, Davenport, IA, 10 hours.

Module 4 – Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, Hip, Dr. Kirk Lee, Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, 800-452-5032, July 14-15, 2001, Davenport, IA, 10 hours.

Module 1 – Knee, Ankle Foot, Dr. Mark Charrette, Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, 800-452-5032, Sept. 8-9, 2001, Davenport, IA, 12 hours.

Online Modules (4) – Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Fitness Concepts, Pre-participation Examinations, Medico-Legal Aspects, Special Population Considerations, Clinical Biomechanics, Principles of Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging, Dr. Sherry McAllister, Palmer Institute of Professional Advancement, 800-452-5032, 40 hours, June – October 2001, hours completed, waiting to take final exam.

Chiropractic Neurology

Module 24 – Upper Extremity Neurology: Anatomy and Differential Diagnosis, Dr. Ron Fudela, National College of Chiropractic, Motion Palpation Institute, 21541 Surveyor Circle, Box 6100, Huntington Beach, CA 92615, (714) 960-6577, Sept. 19-20, 1998, 12 hours.

Module  9406-5 – Evaluation of Weakness & Numbness: Brainstem & Spinal Cord Dysfunction,  - Dr. C.R. Humphries, National College of Chiropractic, 200 – E. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, (630) 889-6621, Feb. 6-7, 1999, 12 hours.

Independent Forensic Chiropractic Medical Examination

Module 2 - Outcome Assessment Measuring Tools, Dr. Warren T. Jahn, Dr. Dan Bowerman, National College of Chiropractic, 200 – E. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, (630) 889-6621, Apr. 24-25, 1999, 12 hours.

Concepts for outcome assessment, Yellow & Red flags, Biopsychosocial factors, Overreaction, Waddell’s signs, Non-organic signs, Predicting disability, Return-to-work factors, Pain drawings, Questionnaires.

Chiropractic Spinal Trauma

Module VII - Dr. Daniel Murphy, Northwestern College of Chiropractic Postgraduate Educ., 2501 – W. 84^th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, (612) 885-5446, Bloomington, MN, August 15-16, 1998, 12 hours.

Neurology review – Reflexes, Microcurrent and wound healing, Laser therapy, Syndrome management, treatment and rehabilitation, Natural history of disc degeneration and injury, Rotational manipulation, Disc prolapse and manipulation, Myofascial pain syndrome, Post-traumatic fibromyalgia syndrome, Thoracic outlet syndrome, Interim examination

Sports and Industrial Injury Seminar Series

Module 1 – Upper Extremities, Dr. Mitchell Mally, 2615 – W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, IA 52804, 319-386-7457, Davenport, IA, 1997. 12 hours.

Case management of extremity dyskinetics – Vol. 1.  Anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, vascularity, evaluation, diagnostic imaging, differential diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

Module 2 – Lower Extremities, Dr. Mitchell Mally, 1997, 1998.  12 hours.

Case management of extremity dyskinetics – Vol. 2.  Anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, vascularity, evaluation, diagnostic imaging, differential diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the hip, knee, ankle and foot.

Module 3 – Advanced Orthopedics, Dr. Mitchell Mally, 1997, 1998, 12 hours.

Advanced topics in the anatomy, biomechanics, diagnostic imaging, differential diagnosis, clinical case studies and management, treatment and rehabilitation of TMJ, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, foot knee and hip injuries.

International Conference on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other CTD’s

International Conference on CTS and other CTD’s, Dr. Mitchell Mally, 2615 – W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, IA 52804, 319-386-7457, Chicago, IL, 1997 – 1x, 1998 – 2x, 1999 – 1x,12 hours.

Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of common wrist and hand disorders: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Sulcus ulnaris syndrome, Supinator syndrome, Pronator teres syndrome, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome, Collateral digital nerve syndrome, Tunnel of Guyon syndrome, De Quervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis syndrome.

Upper Extremity Neuropathies

Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity, ICS Fall Convention, Springfield, IL, Oct. 10-11, 1998,  10 hours.

Evaluation and diagnosis of common wrist and hand entrapment neuropathies: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Sulcus ulnaris syndrome, Supinator syndrome, Pronator teres syndrome, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome, Collateral digital nerve syndrome, Tunnel of Guyon syndrome, De Quervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis syndrome.

Reviewed Articles

Graduate Education

Palmer College of Chiropractic

5 academic years – 3 1/3 calendar years  – 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA   52803.  February 1995 – June 12, 1998.

Approximately 4,600 classroom hours.  Classes included: Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Radiology, Diagnosis and differential diagnosis, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cellular physiology, Spinal and extremity biomechanics, X-ray physics, Physical diagnosis, NMS pathology, General pathology, Ethics and jurisprudence, Obstetrics and gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Chiropractic manipulation, Physiotherapy, Philosophy.

Honors and Recognitions from Palmer College

Finalist for Vogt Leadership Scholarship

Certificate of Merit – Student Council (2)

Certificate of ‘Superior Performance’ – Department of Diagnosis

Recognition from Geneseo H.S. (J.D. Darnall)

"Committed to Excellence" - November 2001

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners     

NBCE – 901 – 54^th Avenue, Greeley, CO   80634   970-356-9100

Part 1 – General anatomy, Spinal anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Public Health

Part 2 – General diagnosis, Neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis, Diagnostic imaging (x-ray), Principles of chiropractic, Chiropractic practice, Associated clinical sciences.

Part 3 – Written clinical competency examination.

Part 4 – Written and practical clinical competency examination.

Physiotherapy – Indications for, proper utilization of, and complications from active and passive physiotherapy.

Masters in Health Care Administration

St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA   52803.   18 of 45 hours completed.