Werking On Extremities Upper- Body Student Workshop

A One-Day Level 1 Gonstead Extremity Training of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and TMJ as taught by the late Dr. Mark Werking, DC, guided by Dr Bobby Fano, DC

Using the Gonstead method as the foundation, the late Dr. Werking developed his unique approach to treating extremity conditions specifically. He developed an x-ray marking system that parallels what Dr. Gonstead did with the spine.

Hands-On Gonstead Extremity Technique Instruction of the Shoulder Complex, Elbow, Wrist, and TMJ

X-ray Analysis

    • Digital X-ray Protocols

    • X-ray Analysis and Listings

    • Care Plan Development

Examination Procedures

    • Shoulder Palpation

    • Elbow Palpation

    • Wrist Palpation

    • TMJ Palpation

Adjustment Protocols

    • Shoulder Adjusting

    • Elbow Adjusting

    • Wrist Adjusting

    • TMJ Adjusting

    • Case Management

Level 1 Upper-Body Workshop Schedule

*Only attendees who have completed both Upper and Lower Extremity Level 1 trainings are eligible to sit for the certification test.

  • General considerations in extremity care:

    • To develop a general approach protocol for the treatment of extremity conditions

    • Understanding acute protocol treatment

    • Learning cold and heat treatment protocols

    • Vertebral subluxations play a major role in extremity conditions

    X-ray protocols Review:

    • X-ray analysis - a reasonable and customary factor in the treatment of extremity conditions

    • The routine, standard views for the extremities

    • Specialty views that apply for specific extremity conditions

    • Specific x-ray conditions

    • Specific procedures in patient positioning

    • Patient protection

    • Weight-bearing joints need to be x-rayed in anatomically neutral, while weight-bearing for

    • proper analytical value

    • Proper x-ray positioning for the lower extremities, weight-bearing, positioned to anatomical

    • neutral at specialty views

    • X-ray analysis protocols for the lower extremities

    The shoulder complex assessment and adjustment procedures:

    • Signs and symptoms for specific shoulder complex misalignments and conditions

    • Neurological and orthopedic exam procedures:

    • X-ray protocols and procedures

    • X-ray analysis

    • Motion Palpation

    • Corrective adjustment

    • Case management protocols

    • Specific shoulder conditions, signs and symptoms

    • X-ray presentation protocols for misalignments

    • Static and motion palpation and corrective adjustment procedures

    • Differential diagnosis of rotator cuff syndrome vs. bicep tendon misalignment

    Elbow conditions:

    • Specific signs and symptoms for elbow conditions

    • X-ray protocols and procedures for the elbow

    • Specific static and motion palpation and corrective procedures for the elbow

    • Specific analytical procedures

    • Specific case management

    • Differential diagnosis of tennis elbow vs. golfers elbow

    Wrist and hand conditions:

    • Specific signs and symptoms for wrist and hand conditions

    • X-ray protocols and procedures for the wrist and hand

    • Specific static and motion palpation and corrective procedures for the wrist and hand

    • Specific analytical procedures

    • Specific case management

    • Differential diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome vs. pronator tres syndrome vs. supinator syndrome

  • *Certification Test:

    • Written and Practical Examination for reserved attendees only.

Become an Extremity Pro;

Get Certified.

*Certification approved by Werking On Extremities, LLC. Restrictions apply. Select product for more details.

By Attending Our Student Workshop, You May Earn Up To 10 Approved Hours of the 300-hour Requirement To Take The GCSS Diplomate Test

Your Lead Instructor

Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, is the lead instructor for the hands-on portion of the Werking on Extremities Certification program. Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, is a Gonstead Diplomate with the GCSS, holds a Master in Science from Life University Sports Science Institute with a focus on sports injury management, is a former GCSS board member, and was co-organizer of the re-birth of the Gonstead Extravaganza at Life University in 2008. Dr. Fano was certified by Dr. Werking in 2008 and, in 2009, completed the advanced extremity seminar with him at his clinic in Peoria, Illinois. With over 16 years of experience in treating extremity conditions, the Werking on Extremities way, serving over 10,000 patients with 150,000 Gonstead adjustments delivered, seeing 300-400 patients per week for over a decade. Dr. Fano over-delivers with his charisma, knowledge, and vast experience in patient care to help you better yourself and bring more value to your chiropractic skills.

Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, not only has a clinical gift that has led to patients traveling miles to seek his care, but he is also a skilled serial chiropractic entrepreneur. Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, is the Chief Creative Officer of Vertical Chiropractic®, which has multiple licensed locations in California and Florida. Under Dr. Fano’s portfolio of success, he has started six very profitable offices from scratch in five different states in the USA. His understanding of the chiropractic business has made him a sought-after authority in the business of Gonstead chiropractic. During his seminars, he can't help but teach you the business of extremity care.

  • "With a clear sense of purpose and integrity, Dr. Bobby has a magnetic ability to lead others around him. He is quite knowledgeable in the realm of what works in practice – and what doesn’t.”

    Dr. Rhett Adams

  • “Dr. Bobby has been instrumental in transforming my business. After 24 years in practice, he has shown me things I never thought possible for me in practice. But even more so has shown me how to be a better human being."

    Dr. Bryan Meredith

  • “Learning from Dr. Bobby was an amazing and life-changing experience. I absolutely loved the community he built. I was challenged every day to step up my game and become the best version of myself. "

    Dr. Clara Davila