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Screening 101: Tips and Tricks

7/5/2019

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We all know screenings are a very effective way to gain new patients, and using the MyoVision software makes it that much easier. Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your screenings:

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Stop wasting money replacing batteries!

4/2/2019

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ScanVision sEMG users: there are cost saving alternatives to batteries.

Are you spending hundreds of dollars replacing the batteries in your ScanVision? Well, what if we told you that you don't have to? We have 2 cost saving alternatives for you to consider: 
  • Switch to rechargeable Lithium Batteries. Not only are rechargeable batteries more environmentally friendly, these are extremely cost effective when we compare to regular Lithium Ion. We recommend Eneloop Rechargeable batteries.  At just $25, these batteries can be recharged up to 2100 times. A great way to save money. 
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  • Upgrade your scanners to a permanent rechargeable battery. This option allows you to charge your scanner just like your cell phone. Not only will this battery last you significantly longer between charges, you'll also receive updated firmware with noticeably faster scanning speeds. Learn more about upgrading your current scanners here.
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NEW! Kevlar Lead Wires: more accurate readings + longer cords allows the DynaVision to stay at waist!

10/7/2018

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Do you want an easier, more accurate method of performing the cervical and lumbar test?  The new Kevlar lead wires are a significant improvement over the previous design with their high quality signal transmission. Now with extra long 40" cords, you can leave the DynaVision at the patient's waist.

Do you ever see "flat line" readings in the Cervical spine? There's a simple fix. 
  1. Upgrade or replace your lead wires to the new 40" Kevlar Lead wires.  You can purchase them online store at store.myovision.com.
  2. Make sure to place the lead wires in the cervical paraspinals at approximately C4 and T3-T4 area.  The extra area covered by spreading the electrodes further apart provides significantly greater EMG amplitude, thus improving readings.  
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History of the Documentation of the Subluxation:  Does the solution to our future lie in our past?

8/17/2018

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By John Maltby, DC

No matter what you think of BJ Palmer, he seems to have been on to something.  In 1938, the public’s view of Chiropractic was at an all-time high.  Now, with the most recent Gallup Poll numbers, it appears that we have hit an unprecedented low.  The truth about the 2016 Gallup Poll, those touting it’s value are hiding is shown clearly in the infographic below.  So what is it BJ knew in 1938 which we may learn from today?  
​Many years ago, while a student at Palmer, I stumbled into a room in the basement of Palmer College. I found boxes of patient files from the BJ Palmer Clinic from the 30’s and 40’s.  What became obvious is that BJ knew and valued science.  I found pre and post x-ray, and a variety of other scientific measures used to test patients pre and post adjustment. He appeared to know that if we could prove through scientific means that subluxation correction was measurable, that we would have what he called “incontrovertible evidence”.  In 1938 he wrote:

“Medical contention is:  If a patient gets well under chiropractic care, it is a matter of OPINION.  In the BJ Palmer Clinic, we go “scientific” with a vengeance.”  They DEMAND LABORATORY PROOF.  These things we set out to prove in this Clinic by the use of scientific instruments, with scientific means, in a scientific manner: proofs which are the last word and will be incontrovertible.  
BJ Palmer, 1938

​Gallup Poll: Americans Have Low Opinion of Chiropractors' Honesty and Ethics
Medical Doctors, Five Other Health Occupations Rate Higher

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Why stop using ROM as an Outcome Measure? It was replaced by DynaROM.

8/10/2018

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Written by John Maltby, DC and David Marcarian, MA

In a recent webinar and blog post, a well-respected individual in injury evaluation, highly recommended replacing Range of Motion Assessment as an outcomes measure with subjective-objective evaluations (e.g. Oswestry).   Apparently, he has not seen the latest edition of the AMA’s book “The Practical Guide to Range of Motion Assessment,” where the DynaROM is presented as the new gold standard. This device is not only one of the most important technological breakthroughs in 30 years but significantly improves the validity of range of motion measures. To suggest in this evidence-based world that we opt for subjective report over objective data, as this author did, is a poor decision considering the increasing demand by insurers, courts and the public for healthcare providers to support their clinical decisions with objective data. John Gerhardt, MD, the inventor of modern range of motion technology, determined that range of motion, when augmented by simultaneous measurement of muscle guarding, significantly increased the sensitivity and specificity of range of motion measures. Clinically, he found 70% of his patients with muscle guarding and pain demonstrated normal range of motion values. The DynaROM quickly and easily presents muscle guarding in an objective, quantitative manner and the process is familiar as it’s simply performing range of motion measures with ECG electrodes attached to measure the muscle guarding component. 
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Millions Awarded to Those in Pain. Millions in Fraudulent Claims Prevented.  A True Win-Win.

8/1/2018

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By Jeri Anderson, DC and John Maltby, DC

​Can you imagine a world where IME’s and insurers no longer control patient care? With US Patent 9,808,172 B2, there’s no need to imagine. The newly patented DynaROM Motion EMG is the Gold Standard per the AMA Medical Text on Range of Motion Assessment and has been named “the lie detector for back pain” by prestigious attorneys for its ability to detect the presence or absence of soft tissue injury.
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The DynaROM technology is actually quite simple; it combines wireless dual inclinometry with EKG technology to simultaneously measure range of motion and muscle guarding. It’s commonly known that muscle guarding is the body's natural defense in response to pain in motion; so, when you measure these two together, the results become significantly more sensitive to soft tissue injury and symptom magnification. This is because a significant percentage of the population has normal range of motion yet show muscle guarding and pain. A fitting example is the yoga instructor involved in a rear end MVA: they had excellent range of motion prior to the MVA and won’t be considered abnormal post MVA. When the muscle guarding component is measured alongside ROM, their normal ROM now becomes an abnormal DynaROM, as their muscle guarding is exposed, and injury is clear. 

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Is it Ethical to Utilize the MyoVision for Public Screenings to Determine Potential Spinal Disorders?

7/19/2018

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By David Marcarian, MA
NIH Principal Investigator, Former NASA Researcher

First of all, what is the MyoVision? It’s a static sEMG scanner. It’s very likely that you have a negative point of view on sEMG, as it does have a rather dubious history. I can confidently say, with the support of the VA Hospital, , the MyoVision is not like other sEMG scanners, which are plagued with a history of technical issues. The MyoVision device is a very sensitive, accurate form of electronic palpation; it precisely measures the body’s natural defense mechanism to pain: muscle guarding and splinting. The levels of muscle activity are demonstrated with the length and color of the bars. They are proportional to levels of muscle tension, with arrows pointing in the direction of imbalance. Red readings are high, magenta moderate and yellow are low.  Both low and high readings are important as red indicates very high levels of muscle guarding, and yellow indicates potentially chronic levels of muscle tension.
The MyoVision system is a Class II diagnostic device, which has been used in VA Hospital studies and directly called “the most advanced type of equipment” by researchers at the VA.  It has been tested in control group studies and published in peer reviewed journals, and is the only device of its kind with this distinction. It’s also safer than most regulary used medical devices, like full body scans and X-Ray, where damaging radiation can negatively impact health. The MyoVision scanner is so harmless, it can be used on pregnant women, children and even on those with pacemakers. It is simply a measuring device with no radiation of any kind. 
I, David Marcarian, am the designer of The MyoVision.  It was designed under a National Institutes of Health Grant (NIH) after I completed my research work at NASA. As the designer of the device, I am the first to criticize those using it inappropriately. I have authored the paper, “A proposed quality assurance program for the clinical use Surface Electromyography in the chiropractic office,” published in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and am well qualified to discuss the issues associated with public screenings and the use of sEMG technology. Healthcare practitioners who distort the MyoVision data to deceive the public into purchasing care plans not only damages my credibility, but my invention as well. I do not believe misrepresenting science to trick the public into chiropractic care has any benefit to the chiropractic profession. There is a legitimate and valuable application of Surface EMG technology in the screening setting when used properly, and when the results are presented accurately without embellishment. 
I once testified against a chiropractor who claimed the Static sEMG results proved the patient would eventually develop cancer if they were not adjusted. My testimony led to the loss of their license.  
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The Real David vs. Goliath & the Florida Doctor

7/11/2018

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Merritt vs. Florida DOH: Case #04-1149RX
Changing the PI Practice in Florida and Beyond

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Representing the Insurers: The State of Florida; 300 Insurers, 75 Attorneys, 9 Expert Witnesses and an MD/PhD
Representing the Chiropractic Profession: David Marcarian, MA and Dr. Richard Merritt

The Story:
  • The State of Florida determined that MyoVision Motion sEMG lacked validity in evaluating soft tissue injury in auto accident cases, thus removing it from the list of "approved diagnostic devices."
  • Richard Merritt, DC, challenged this rule, as he found Motion sEMG invaluable in properly documenting both the need for care & progress with his patients. This challenge was not taken lightly, ending up before an Administrative Law Judge for review.
  • Merritt reached out to all the experts on sEMG in the Chiropractic profession to help him in court. To his surprise, only one person responded: David Marcarian, MA, former NASA researcher, former NIH principal investigator and designer of the MyoVision DynaROM Motion sEMG system.
  • With the trial date set, a major twist: the State of Florida was to be joined by all the major insurers in the US, represented by 75 attorneys, 9 expert witnesses and millions in funding for this case.
  • The insurers knew this tool was gaining momentum in published research as providing proof that chiropractic is the best approach to treating soft tissue injuries, and winning meant establishing soft tissue injury would be difficult.
  • Against overwhelming odds, Mr. Marcarian and Dr. Merritt stuck to their guns and battled it out in the courtroom before a judge. Even with the testimony of a well known MD/PhD, Marcarian and Merritt prevailed.
The Decision:
  • The Judge's 44 page landmark decision was comprehensive in its scope, leading to reimbursement in every state in the US.
  • The case was appealed with Marcarian and Merritt winning the Superior Court appeal. It was then taken to the Supreme Court of Florida, where they were denied an additional appeal. 

This landmark case established this tool equal to the Cardiologist's EKG, providing the proof needed to make you the first choice of PI attorneys when it comes to treating PI Patients.

What this means for you: 
  • Overcome the EMC with objective data you send to the MD or DO
  • Reimbursement is at approximately $300/test per statute in Florida
  • You now dictate care to insurers
  • Win the respect of PI attorneys & other healthcare providers alike by providing the objective data needed to establish your expertise
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Convergence: Bringing The DC, MD and Attorney Together

6/4/2018

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In Less than 30 Seconds

By Jeri Anderson, DC and David Marcarian, MA

Can you imagine a world in which the DC, MD and Attorney all view the patient from the exact same perspective? They may disagree on approach to treatment but they will agree on the veracity of the patient's complaint of pain - the illusive, subjective claim which thus far has been impossible to quantify. Other than weddings and funerals, where all agree on the appropriate emotion, getting everyone on the same page with regards to a patient's condition is more complex.
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Philosophy, although fundamental to our view of patient care, can be questioned and debated, has a tendency to lead to divergence, and cannot be presented as a logical argument to a jury. Science, on the other hand, has a greater impact because of proofs that, over time, become indisputable facts. Facts are undeniable from any perspective. As the old saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Or to put it more precisely, the visual image speaks a thousand words. It is solid, visual proof. Graphs and charts, being visual mediums, provide very formidable and convincing evidence when proving facts. Everyone can see the visual representation of the data, and agree on the meaning of the image.

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Fraudulent Blog Post Discovered by David Marcarian.

8/22/2017

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In this blog post, the writer, Andy Lewis, claimed the MyoVision was just another example of the "uneducated making false, unsupported claims." A distinct attempt to slander the Chiropractic profession. He goes on the write, "it would appear that the device appeals to chiropractors as it gives a scientific veneer to an invalidated diagnostic... The MyoVision device would not be the only type of questionable diagnostic procedure undertaken by chiropractors." 

Mr. Lewis' opinion on the MyoVision and Chiropractic are outdated and simply untrue. He made made several false assumptions here, but the 2 that stand out: 1. The MyoVision test has no research behind it, and 2. That the examiner he was questioning was a chiropractor. It turns out that Mr. Lewis was wrong on both counts. David Marcarian quickly responded to this blog post, providing over 70 indexed research papers to support the proper use of Static Surface EMG technology, and informed Mr. Lewis that it was in fact an osteopath who performed the test at the clinic in question, not a chiropractor. 

When you read the post, don't miss the comments at the bottom - they are more informative and entertaining than the article itself. It is in the comments where you will find Mr. Marcarian's response invalidating the whole blog post with his list of references and logical reasoning.

A friend, who is in criminology, once said that "behind a computer, everyone can feel like they have the credibility of a NY Times reporter, but the reality is, that's simply not true." Mr. Lewis proves this theory by posting a position where he has no support.

The bottom line?  Whether done in the name of religion or science, dogma is never an appropriate way to approach any position if you plan on winning the argument. "
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The American Chiropractic Association drops position paper on Surface EMG based on review by Marcarian

8/19/2017

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The American Chiropractic Association's position paper on Surface EMG has had a major impact on both insurance reimbursement and State Policy in regards to the adoption of Surface EMG.  In June, I received a denial letter (access all denial responses are located in the "member portal" tab of www.myovision.com - you must register and wait for approval) referencing the ACA position paper to deny payment. I took one look at their references and realized they were referencing the American Academy of Electrodiagnostic Medicine's Position Paper (written by Pullman, et. al. 2000) on Surface EMG. This position paper has been long retired by the American Academy of Electrodiagnostic Medicine due to the fact that Pullman had ignored 40+ studies in his review. So, with their main scientific reference no longer valid, I wrote the ACA informing them that their position paper was not supported by their own references, forewarning that legal action will be taken if they did not respond. Not even 10 minutes after I send this email, the ACA responded and removed their position paper from their website, stating it was "under review" where the position paper once was.  
With the ACA removing their negative position paper, those receiving denials for DynaROM evaluations will now receive payment, and further bolsters the American Medical Association's position that Range of Motion without Dynamic EMG (DynaROM) lacks the sensitivity and specificity required to evaluate for true injury."
View the ACA's webpage by clicking HERE.
ACA Position paper on Surface EMG

Watch this short video showing a real clinical case of traditional endpoint Range of Motion vs. DynaROM on a real patient.  

Paradigm shifts can be difficult.

It is so wonderful to see how many doctors have realized that each and every time they send a traditional ROM report vs. a DynaROM report, they are hurting their cases. The paradigm shift to DynaROM has changed the outcomes for patients throughout North America, as muscle guarding is crucial in evaluating for soft tissue injury.  Furthermore, it helps establish lack of injury was well as injury itself, and aids in determining when the patient is at MMI. Congrats to all you doctors integrating this new mindset into your practices. Not that it matters, but the fact that it pays 5 times more than ROM in about the same testing time is definitely a benefit. 
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Quick Tip for Instant Credibility with E-Scan Static sEMG.

4/25/2016

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Patients always wonder if the instruments Chiropractors use are accurate and  reproducible. This video shows a simple test that gives you instant credibility!

​One of the greatest advantages of Static sEMG over Thermography is the fact that it measures muscle activity, something they can "feel" and you can "show." Watch this 10 second video!
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8/10 DCs HATE this video but 9/10 patients love it. 

1/11/2016

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Watch and Learn!

We've been indoctrinated into believing that the LOUDER and more PASSIONATE we are about our beliefs, the more likely patients will “buy in.” Watch this video and see if you can figure out what patients are trying to tell us when they say they "love this video." 

So what is it that patients love? They can relate; it speaks their language. The bottom line:  They don't care about your beliefs. They care about what you're going to do for them. People have become very data driven, which is why just TELLING them isn't enough anymore, you must SHOW them. MyoVision has produced the only research-based, reproducible Static sEMG on the market. It is the "Electronic Digital Palpation" tool, it's objective, shows patients what you feel and allows you to track progress over time.  E-Scan data puts the patient in control of their healthcare. Give them this control and they will trust you. 

By making Subluxation tangible, you no longer need to explain yourself or your value to your patients. Think of the E-Scan system as the "EKG for Spinal Health."

MyoVision's E-Scan has just received approval from one of the most prestigious hospitals in the world (yes, they are using the MyoVision Static sEMG in a hospital setting) as well as validation from the research department at a major University.  So why wait?  Capitalize on the "Evidence-Based Paradigm." A single test takes only 30 seconds - quick and painless!

You want your patients to understand you, so communicate in a way they can comprehend - using E-Scan; it's fast, easy and visual. Now, with the ability to send all your contact info directly to their smartphones, they'll PROUDLY show their friends and family how smart they are for not choosing just any regular Chiropractor, but a Chiropractor with a high tech vision - MyoVision to be exact!
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The Gallup Poll & Chiropractic: WWBJD?

12/7/2015

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Do you find the latest Gallup Poll on Chiropractic disturbing?  Do you want to do something about it? I do.  

​The Answer? WWBJD!

Both the 2012 and 2014 Gallup Poll asked the public "how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in these different fields?” In the category “very high,” MDs were rated at 70%, while DCs were rated at a paltry 38%.

Why is this when just 15 years ago MDs and DCs were rated more closely? What has changed? What are we doing wrong? What are they doing right? It seems unfair.  We know as Chiropractors, we are the best at spinal healthcare, yet despite this, the public perception does not seem to agree.  ​

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How can PI be clean?

11/11/2015

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It is completely understandable that the average Chiropractor prefers to avoid PI in their practice. Why?  Oh, so so many reasons.
  1. It is dirty. There are SO many games which need to be played.
  2. Attorneys will never refer to us anyhow.
  3. Who wants to deal with the stress of being deposed?
  4. The income from PI is so much greater, that I would not know what to do with the added income!
  5. It is a violation of my philosophical orientation, as I want only patients who want to see me for wellness.

Time for a wake up call!

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I'll start with the last one first. Really?  You're going to deny patients who need you more than ANY patients?  Those injured in auto accidents, with the most serious of soft tissue injury..that thing you are absolutely best at treating your skilled hands?  Forget about the fact that you have more latitude in how often and for how long you see PI patients, but the fact that you as a doctor are needed, and don't feel obligated to help is kind of a way of ignoring your most important oath.  

Why is PI perceived as a "dirty game"?  Because it has always required we do things which we know are unethical for the purpose of obtaining patients. Some pay for a list of DMV accident records. Some spend time and money taking attorneys to dinner.  There are all kinds of "tricks". The best trick of all, is to have tools which prove your value to attorneys. This way you don't have to chase them down, but they chase you down.  

Change the game from opinion vs opinion to data vs. opinion.
Attorneys tell me all the time, that they prefer to work with MD's over DCs.  I started to ask.  "Clearly the public perception is that the MD has more credibility over the DC" is what I heard.  Is this the case for the DC armed with objective data?  Not at all. As a  matter of fact, doctors that used to fear being before a jury or even in a deposition now gladly accept such challenges, as they have their trusty DynaROM Data to protect them and their patients. 
Focus on the data, and opinion means nothing. Literally. 

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