The Examination Part I

Based upon all the information he has gathered up to this point Dr. Ramirez will perform an upper cervical exam, Functional Neurology exam, a functional medicine exam, or a combination of the three exams.

  • Upper cervical exam will consist of:
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    Vital signs
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    Cranial nerve testing
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    Functional short leg testing
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    Bilateral weight distribution testing
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    Digital posture analysis (frontal and side view)
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    Screening for neurological disintegration of cerebellar, vestibular, visual, sensory and motor pathways
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    Improved immune function 
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    Improved digestion
  • Functional Neurology exam will consist of focusing on the area of main concern / symptoms. It may consist of detailed testing of:
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    Vital signs
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    Frontal Cortex
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    Parietal Lobe
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    Temporal Lobe
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    Occipital Lobe
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    Cerebellum
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    Vestibular system
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    Basal ganglia
  • Functional medicine exam will consist of:
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    Vital signs
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    General appearance overview
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    Auscultation of heart, lungs, abdomen
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    Head and next exam
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    Palpation of abdomen
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    General neurological screen
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