Systems-based Rehabilitation in Chiropractic

A system is “a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized framework or method.” A system can provide a level of certainty or a standard operating procedure in respect to how to assess a patient and proceed with treatment based on evidence-informed findings; but it does not imply that everyone will receive the same treatment or even have the same goals or outcomes. In health care, a well-designed system informs and guides care, regardless of who is seeking treatment from a chiropractor. Further, a system may involve a variety of different assessment tools, treatment techniques, exercises, equipment, etc. It guides clinical decision-making based on good information as opposed to a treatment plan based on trial and error.

1 CE credit in PACE accepted states

PACE ID: 0121255

Todd E. Riddle, DC, CCSP, RKT, CSCS, ICSC, FAKTR

Todd E. Riddle, DC, CCSP, RKT, CSCS, ISCS, FAKTR, is a clinician specializing in sports chiropractic and physical rehabilitation. He is a faculty member at Texas Chiropractic College and is director of education for Southeast Professional Education Group, teaching FAKTR and Dynamic Tape.

Dr. Riddle has two decades of experience in the field of athletic and human performance, and has coached and trained thousands, ranging from amateur athletes to professional athletes including Olympic medalists and members of the NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, LPGA and MLB. In 2018, he was the official sports chiropractor for the Nigerian women’s bobsleigh and skeleton teams at the Pyeong Chang Winter Olympics, and in 2021, toured with the Australian bobsleigh and skeleton on the World Cup circuit. He also served as the sports chiropractic delegate for the World Games in July 2022.

Dr. Riddle has presented all over North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, and has served as a reviewer for scientific articles and books, and chapters related to sports medicine and rehabilitation. He earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, with a concentration in Kinesiotherapy from the University of Toledo while competing as a two-sport athlete.