Chiropractic BioPhysics Podcast

Big Changes to NBCE Exams: What Chiropractors Need to Know (Video)

What’s changing at NBCE, why it’s changing, and how it impacts students and the profession.

In this episode of the Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) Seminars Podcast, Dr. Deed Harrison is joined by Dr. Jason Jaeger and Dr. Joe Ferrantelli for a timely discussion on major updates to NBCE testing, especially changes to the Part IV examination, and what these changes may mean for chiropractic students, new graduates, educators, and the profession at large.

Dr. Jaeger (NBCE leadership; state regulatory board experience; ICA and WFC involvement) explains the “why” behind modernization efforts—covering centralized testing, exam integrity, improved reliability, and how increased testing availability can help graduates enter practice sooner.

Topics covered:

• Why NBCE is moving toward centralized Part IV testing
• Part IV updates: format changes, improved grading consistency, and a more real-world clinical feel
• Student impact: more frequent testing opportunities and potentially shorter delays to licensure
• The role of boards: public protection, competency assessment, and stakeholder input
• Professional Cooperation: reducing noise and focusing on constructive progress
• Research spotlight: a new CBP paper in the Journal of Clinical Medicine comparing first-episode acute low back pain patients to matched controls using sophisticated sagittal plane analysis
  
  

Featured doctors:

• Dr. Deed Harrison
• Dr. Jason Jaeger
• Dr. Joe Ferrantelli
  
  

Upcoming event mention: An AI / machine learning-focused CBP event is scheduled for January 31, 2026. Visit idealspine.com for upcoming seminars and registration. https://www.idealspine.biz/collections/seminars/products/ai-machine-learning-cbp-technique 

#Chiropractic #NBCE #CBP #ChiropracticStudents #BoardExams #SpineResearch #LowBackPain #ChiropracticResearch

Big Changes to NBCE Exams: What Chiropractors Need to Know

What’s changing at NBCE, why it’s changing, and how it impacts students and the profession.

In this episode of the Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) Seminars Podcast, Dr. Deed Harrison is joined by Dr. Jason Jaeger and Dr. Joe Ferrantelli for a timely discussion on major updates to NBCE testing, especially changes to the Part IV examination, and what these changes may mean for chiropractic students, new graduates, educators, and the profession at large.

Dr. Jaeger (NBCE leadership; state regulatory board experience; ICA and WFC involvement) explains the “why” behind modernization efforts—covering centralized testing, exam integrity, improved reliability, and how increased testing availability can help graduates enter practice sooner.

Topics covered:

• Why NBCE is moving toward centralized Part IV testing
• Part IV updates: format changes, improved grading consistency, and a more real-world clinical feel
• Student impact: more frequent testing opportunities and potentially shorter delays to licensure
• The role of boards: public protection, competency assessment, and stakeholder input
• Professional Cooperation: reducing noise and focusing on constructive progress
• Research spotlight: a new CBP paper in the Journal of Clinical Medicine comparing first-episode acute low back pain patients to matched controls using sophisticated sagittal plane analysis
  
  

Featured doctors:

• Dr. Deed Harrison
• Dr. Jason Jaeger
• Dr. Joe Ferrantelli
  

Upcoming event mention: An AI / machine learning-focused CBP event is scheduled for January 31, 2026. Visit idealspine.com for upcoming seminars and registration. https://www.idealspine.biz/collections/seminars/products/ai-machine-learning-cbp-technique 

 

#Chiropractic #NBCE #CBP #ChiropracticStudents #BoardExams #SpineResearch #LowBackPain #ChiropracticResearch

Thoracic Research Update - You asked for it!

Well all of you asked for research, you got it!  Join Drs. Deed, Joe & Fred as we review another research project and its implications for chiropractic practice.  This podcast is thoracic focused, enjoy!

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CBP Annual Post Show

In this episode, Drs. Deed, Fred and Joe discuss the highlights from the CBP Annual convention in Nashville, TN.

CBP Annual Preview and More!

In this episode, we are gearing up for what will be an amazing CBP Annual Conference.  Get of glipse what is coming next week.

Kyphotic Posture leads to Mortality and Loss of Independance

In this episode, Drs. Deed, Joe & Fred are back to review and give their chiropractic perspective on a recent paper: Association of kyphotic posture with loss of independence and mortality in a community-based prospective cohort study: the Locomotive Syndrome and Health Outcomes in Aizu Cohort Study (LOHAS)

Research Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35361638/

 

 

We’re BACK! New FHP Study Published!

We are back!  In this episode, Dr. Deed Reviews the latest publication, "Comparison of Sensorimotor Integration and Skill-Related Physical Fitness Components Between College Athletes With and Without Forward Head Posture" Give a listen to see how this will apply to your practice with your patients with Forward Head Posture!

This amazing case control publication identified that forward head posture influences sensori-motor integration and athletic functional skills tests. Specifically, as the FHP increases, athletic skill test performance is altered negatively. We identified an increased in Time on the T-test, a decreased vertical leap, decreased static and dynamic balance in persons with increasing FHP

Nonsurgical reduction of thoracic hyper kyphosis in a 24 year old teacher using CBP Technique

In this video, the successful rehabilitation of a thoracic hyperkyphosis is presented in a female patient with chronic pain and impairment. If left untreated, hyperkyphosis can relate to a number of health related disorders including back pain, disability, mobility, falling, reduced lung volume, and other impairments. Chiropractic BioPhysics is a technique that incorporates specific mirror image (r) postural exercises, adjusting techniques, and traction techniques to improve spine alignment.

http://www.journaljammr.com/index.php/JAMMR/article/view/10002

 

Death of the ALARA Radiation Protection Principle as Used in the Medical Sector

CBP publishes another paper in the prestigious Dose Response Journal on the misuse of ALARA and other dose limiting campaigns, aka Choosing Wisely): ALARA = As Low As Reasonably Achievable for x-ray dosages

For the article in full, please visit: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1559325820921641?fbclid=IwAR0u-tk6uo9c2PcW_RRJXh7FwKmi4ldG6IZpS5TWFKVbZnDjNtx1PcjIz0w#articleShareContainer

Improving Posture to Reduce the Symptoms of Parkinson's: A CBP ® Case Report With a 21 Month Follow-Up

Abstract

[Purpose] To demonstrate the reduction of symptoms related to Parkinson's disease by improvement in posture. [Participant and Methods] A 59-year-old male patient presented with a prior diagnosis of Parkinson's. Symptoms included a resting right hand tremor, intermittent 'freezing episodes' with gait, mild ataxia with shuffling on toes and bradykinesia assisted with a cane, as well as low back pain and right knee pain. Radiography revealed gross postural and spine deformity. The patient received Chiropractic BioPhysics care including mirror image exercises, spinal traction, spinal adjustments as well as gait rehabilitation. [Results] After 38 treatments over 5 months, the patient had significant improvements in posture alignment as well as gait, balance, hand tremors, low back and knee pains and SF-36 values. A 21 month follow-up revealed the patient had remained essentially well and the initial postural improvements were maintained. [Conclusion] This case demonstrates improvement of various symptoms in a patient with Parkinson's disease. Since poor posture is a long known clinical manifestation of this disorder, it is proposed that the improvement of posture in these patients may lead to improved outcomes. X-ray use in the diagnosis and management in those with spine deformity is safe and not carcinogenic.

Keywords: Adult spinal deformity; Parkinson’s disease; Posture rehabilitation.

Full paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6382490/