Dr. Robert M. Shortell's Curriculum Vitae
Robert M. Shortell, D.C.
28 Shunpike Road
Cromwell, Connecticut 06416
Phone: 860-635-4455
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Selected Occupational History
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Cromwell Chiropractic Center, L.L.C., Cromwell, CT, August, 1997 – Present
Chiropractor, Century Center Chiropractic, Atlanta, GA, April, 1997 – August, 1997
Radiological Technician Assistant, Life University, Outpatient X-ray Facility, Marietta, GA, September, 1995 – March, 1997
Assistant Instructor, Life University, Human Anatomy Lab, Marietta, GA, September, 1994 – September, 1995
Education and Licensure
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Connecticut, License #001242, 1997 – Present
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania, License #DC-007045L, 1997
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of New York, License #X008973, 1997
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1995
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1996
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1997
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1997
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life University, Marietta, GA, 1997
Internship, Life University Outpatient Facility, Marietta, GA, 1994 – 1997
Bachelor of Science in Biology, State University of New York at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY, 1992
Selected Post-Graduate Education and Certifications
MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board of Chiropractic, Terry Button PhD, Medical Physicist, Long Island, NY 2009
MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D Gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2009
MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequellae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2009
MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metasasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2009
MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2009
MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequellae. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Magdy Shady MD, Neurosurgeon, Long Island, NY, 2009
Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, Newton’s, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
Function of the normal and abnormal spine, The Pettibon Spinal Model and its key principles, the causes and consequences of abnormal spinal form and function, and soft tissues’ physiological properties and functions. The Pettibon Institute, Chehalis, WA, 2009
Head Trauma, Brain Injury and Concussion, Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequella to trauma. Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, axonal shearing, diffuse axonal injury and concussion are detailed in etiology and clinically. Clinical presentation, advanced diagnostic imaging and electrodiagnostic are detailed in analysis to create a differential diagnosis. Balance disorders that are often as a result of trauma are also explored from clinical presentation to advanced imaging and differential diagnosis. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
Impairment Rating Certification, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequella, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated Discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocation and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. CMCS Post Doctoral Education Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Long Island, NY, 2009
Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) Compliance, Federal requirements regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Aetna Education, Hartford, CT, 2009
MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmography (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
Clinic Protocols & Home Care, Patients' treatment plans are determined from x-rays and testing, application of The Pettibon Weighting System, water and nutritional intake, whole-body vibration, spinal decompression, the use of instruments and rehabilitation equipment, mobilization procedures, pre-examination preparation and stretching, post-mobilization proprioceptive exercises, and rehabilitation exercises. The Pettibon Institute, Chehalis, WA, 2009
Sports and Occupational Injuries of the Wrist and Hand, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist radiology, wrist differential diagnosis, wrist biomechanics, wrist anatomy, wrist evaluation. Connecticut Chiropractic Council, Manchester, CT, 2008
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), Gross anatomy, evaluation, radiology, differential diagnosis, TMJ technique and case studies. Connecticut Chiropractic Council, Manchester, CT, 2008
Wellness Physical Fitness and Spinal Hygiene, The physiological effects of sedentary lifestyle with respect to insulin resistance, brain function, immune function, body composition, and general health and illness. Identifying the innate genetic requirements regarding physical fitness and energy expenditure. Understanding proprioception with respect to brain function, learning, organ function, emotional health, and neuromuscular function. Spinal hygiene exercises for functional restoration and spinal health, International Chiropractors Association, Hartford, CT, 2007
The Peripheral Nervous System, Peripheral nerve injury, entrapment, and diseases illustrating peripheral nerve dysfunction. The neurophysiologic testing of peripheral nerves, including nerve conduction velocity, late responses, and needle electromyography. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2004
Protocols in Videonystagmography Analysis, Determining a functional difference and applying chiropractic methods to increase the central integrative state of central pathways. Peak Performance, Farmington, CT, 2004
Oculomotor System, The use of videonystagmography to evaluate the visual system and its integration with the central nervous system. Peak Performance, Farmington, CT, 2003
Electrodiagnostics Understanding physiology and topics related to nerve conduction studies including evoked potentials as well as electromyography Studies, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2003
Head and Face Pain, Reviewing syndromes involving head pain from migraines to trigeminal neuralgia. Afferent pain pathways from the face are reviewed in regards to their structure and function. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2003
Motor Systems, Understanding the structure and function of the major volitional and non-volitional motor pathways. Function of the basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cord are reviewed in relationship to the human motor system. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2003
Neurological Diagnosis, Understanding the structure of a neurological examination with emphasis on the most common syndromes and the methodology to understand and apply Non-Cartesian logic. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2003
Pain, Pain generating mechanisms are reviewed from the receptor to central processing. Central mechanisms for pain inhibition and facilitation are reviewed with emphasis placed on the clinical syndromes associated with pain integration. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2003
Sensory Systems, The major sensory pathways specific to their structure and function. Central processing of sensory information is reviewed in relationship to thalamic and cortical integration. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2003
Vertigo, The diagnosis and treatment of vertigo utilizing non-pharmaceutical and non-surgical approaches. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2003
Lobes of the Brain, Reviews the basic functions and structures associated with the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2002
Cranial Nerves, Structure and function of the cranial nerves with emphasis on their clinical syndromes. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2002
The Brain and its Environment, Internal and supportive structures of the brain with emphasis placed on the major afferent and efferent projections associated with brain activity. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2002
Autonomic Nervous System, Structure and function of the autonomic nervous system in relationship to respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary function and pathology. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2002
Cerebellar Cortices, The major afferent and efferent projections of the cerebellum as well as the central/peripheral consequences of cerebellar pathology. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Farmington, CT, 2002
Medicare Seminar, Procedures for submitting claims and examination and treatment notes to Medicare. Connecticut Chiropractic Council, Waterbury, CT, 2000
Chiropractic Biophysics - Structural Rehabilitation of the Lumbar Spine, The science and art of lumbo-pelvic disorders. Understanding the appropriate application and timing of postural and functional exercises for the lumbar spine designed to correct spinal subluxation and strengthen the lower back tissues. Life University Department of Postgraduate Education, Marietta, GA, 1999
Chiropractic Biophysics - Structural Rehabilitation of the Cervical Spine, The science and art of cervical spine disorders. Understanding the appropriate application and timing of postural and functional exercises for the cervical spine designed to correct spinal subluxation and strengthen the cervical and upper thoracic spine tissues. Life University Department of Postgraduate Education, Marietta, GA, 1999
Back Pain and Golf, Golf Injuries: Diagnosis and treatment protocols of common and uncommon golf injuries, analysis of swing mechanics to determine risk of injury, fitness and conditioning, barriers to performance, concentration and nutrition. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 1999
Performance of AMA Permanent Medical Impairment Examination and Fact Finding, Understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. Medical Legal Consultants Association, Boston, MA, 1998
Pediatric Adjusting, Pediatric disorders and adjusting. normal and abnormal evolution of the pediatric sagittal plane spinal curvatures and subluxation. Life University Department of Postgraduate Education, Marietta, GA, 1998
Selected Memberships
Connecticut Chiropractic Council, Member, 1997 - Present
Connecticut Chiropractic Council, Board of Directors, 2008
International Chiropractors Association, Member, 1998 – 2001
Selected Honors and Awards
Chiropractor of the Year, Connecticut Chiropractic Council, 2002
Service Award, New York Chiropractic Council, 2002
Magna cum Laude, Life Chiropractic College, 1997
Selected Community Service
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Fundraiser, Meriden, CT, 2009
Altrusa International, Women’s Health Awareness Day, Guest Presenter, Middletown, CT, 2008 – 2009
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Fundraiser, Cromwell, CT, 2004 - 2009
Middlesex United Way Campaign, Annual Supporter, Middletown, CT, 1997 – 2009
City of Middletown’s Kid’s Health and Safety Day, Educator, Middletown, CT, 2006 – 2008
Kid’s Health and Safety Day, Director, Cromwell, CT, 2007
Cromwell Food Bank, Food Drive Coordinator, Cromwell, CT, 2003 – 2007