Michael Francis DC, DAAMLP, CCSP, CSCS, CCEP, CKTP
1800 Naamans Road, Suite 1
Wilmington, DE 19810
Office: 302-475-3200
Fax: 302-475-2516
Dr.MF79@yahoo.com
Selected Occupational History
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, Wilmington, DE, 2008 – present
Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritional Counselor, Gold’s Gym, Port Orange, FL, 2005 – 2008
Assistant Fitness Manager, Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritional Counselor, Philadelphia Sports Club, Philadelphia, PA, 2002 – 2005
Education and Licensure
Doctor of Chiropractic with Physiotherapy Privileges, Licensed in the State of Delaware, License #715, 2008 – present
Doctor of Chiropractic with Physiotherapy Privileges, Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania, License #010024, 2008 – present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL, 2008
Chiropractic Internship, Palmer Chiropractic Outpatient Clinic, Port Orange, FL, 2007 – 2008
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 2007
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 2007
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2007
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 2007
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2002
Selected Post-Graduate Education, Certifications, and Diplomates:
Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology Module 1, An in depth review of our current state of knowledge of the whiplash phenomenon, including all factors affecting injury risk and outcome. Detailed biomechanics, traumatology, epidemiology, review of outcome studies, and common sequelae of whiplash, including brain injuries, pain syndromes, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic pain disorders. Spine Research Institue of San Diego, Atlanta, Georgia 2010
Active Release Technique: Peripheral Long Tract Nerve Releases, This course focuses on understanding and locating the position and motion of peripheral nerves in relation to the joints that they cross, in order to diagnose and treat peripheral nerve entrapments from soft tissue injuries. New York Chiropractic College, Wall, New Jersey, 2010
Diplomate, American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals, 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 electrodiagnostics 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
Accident Reconstruction and Ensuing Bodily Injury, Understanding the forces involved in crashes and the transference of those forces from the bullet car to the target car. Quantifying those forces to determine bodily injury and calculating speed, distance, time and drag factors in determining causality and direction of forces. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Ronkonkoma, 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
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
Crash Dynamics & 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, Newtons, 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
MRI, Bone Scan & 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
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, 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
MRI Spine Interpretation, 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 sequella. 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 Physics and History, 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 for Chiropractic, Terry Button, PhD, Medical Physicist, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Long Island, NY, 2009
MRI Anatomy & History, 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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Long Island, NY, 2009
MRI Disc Pathology & Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequella 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, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Long Island, NY, 2009
MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, 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, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 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, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 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 sequella. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Magdy Shady MD, Neurosurgeon, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Long Island, NY, 2009
MRI Normal Anatomy & Protocols, Spinal anatomy of all MRI views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient, stacking and STIR sequences of imaging. Advanced protocols of MRI examination with multiple sequences to create concurrent diagnostic findings. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR, Neuroradiologist, Ronkonkoma, NY, 200
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MRI Disc & Spinal Cord and Spinal Canal Pathology, MRI interpretation of spinal disc pathologies as a result of trauma and degenerative factors and resultant neurological compromise. Spinal cord and spinal canal pathologies and space occupying lesion interpretation. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR, Neuroradiologist, Ronkonkoma, NY, 2009
Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Council on Extremity Adjusting, Davenport, IA, 2009
Advanced Principles of Foot, Gait, and Orthotics, Understanding structural deformities such as leg length, rear foot and forefoot varus/valgus, functional hallucis limitus (FHL), and equinus. Orthotics for common foot disorders and posture problems is also discussed and demonstrated. Council on Extremity Adjusting, Davenport, IA, 2009
Certified Graston Technique Practitioner, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Orlando, FL, 2009
Graston Technique Module 2: Advanced Soft Tissue Training, Demonstrates the clinical applications of Graston Technique with movement for musculoskeletal dysfunction and mechanical pain, and implementing the most efficient and effective GT interventions while restoring function and alleviating pain. Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL 2009
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, National University of Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, 2009
Kinesio Taping Part 3: Certification Course, A combination of KT1 and KT2 principles covering specific conditions including: upper crossed syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, sprains/strains, tendonitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and shoulder impingement. National University of Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, 2009
Kinesio Taping Part 2: Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques, A continuation of KT principles covering orthopedic and neurological conditions, and the six major corrective techniques involving the following areas-- mechanical, functional, space, fascia, ligament/tendon, and lymphatic system. National University of Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, 2009
Kinesio Taping Part 1: Fundamental Concepts, An introduction to the KT method covering overuse syndromes, weak muscle facilitation, pain and swelling management, and the physiological effects of skin, muscle, joint, and circulatory/lymphatic system. National University of Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, 2009
Active Release Techniques Re-certification Course, A review of protocols from all previous courses, with more emphasis on peripheral nerve entrapments and fine tuning the hands-on component. New York Chiropractic College, Fort Lee, NJ, 2008
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Orlando, FL, 2007
Advanced Principles of TMJ, Ribs, and Shoulder Girdle, Understanding biomechanical functions of the TMJ, ribs, and shoulder girdle and demonstrating hands-on protocols to successfully diagnose and treat these joints. Council on Extremity Adjusting, Port Orange, FL, 2007
Advanced Principles of Upper Extremity Adjusting, Understanding nerve entrapments, subluxations, and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, and demonstrating hands-on protocols to successfully diagnose and treat these conditions. Council on Extremity Adjusting, Port Orange, FL, 2007
Advanced Principles of Lower Extremity Adjusting, Understanding nerve entrapments, subluxations, and injuries of the hip, knee, ankle, and foot, and demonstrating hands-on protocols to successfully diagnose and treat these conditions. Also, learning basic concepts of involuntary mechanics of the gait pattern. Council on Extremity Adjusting, Port Orange, FL, 2007
Advanced Principles of Extremity Rehabilitation, Consists of the etiology of soft tissue injuries, the general mechanism of soft tissue healing, and how to apply these principles to initiate and carry out musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs. Council on Extremity Adjusting, Port Orange, FL, 2007
Soft Tissue Methods for the Spine and Extremities, Discusses the relationship of soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascial system) to the function and dysfunction of the spine and extremities. Also, this course introduces hands-on methods to treat peripheral neural and vascular entrapments, fascial, muscle, tendon and ligament restrictions. Council on Extremity Adjusting, Port Orange, FL, 2007
Global Assessment of the Extremities, Introduces a global approach to the evaluation, analysis, and management of extremity and spinal conditions in a 'whole body' management format to solidify the practical application of the principles teamed in all prior modules. Council on Extremity Adjusting, Port Orange, FL, 2007
Certified Cox Flexion-Distraction and Decompression Adjusting and Manipulation Practitioner, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL, 2007
Cox Flexion-Distraction and Decompression Adjusting and Manipulation Part 2, Further review of the extensive research behind the Cox technique and discusses the advanced protocols for many spinal conditions including disc herniation, stenosis, disc degeneration, facet syndrome, and whiplash injuries. Also, involves hands-on practice for both the lumbar and cervical spine as both the patient and the doctor. National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL, 2007
Graston Technique Module 1: Basic Soft Tissue Training, Demonstrates the knowledge of the instruments and methods for diagnostic applications, and recognizes implications of stages of tissue healing and reactivity on the treatment process. Also, it integrates the use of the Graston Technique with concepts of evaluation, modalities, the kinetic chain, and exercise. Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL 2007
Active Release Techniques Upper Extremity Course, Consists of 106 protocols to treat peripheral nerve entrapments, strains/sprains, repetitive traumas, and other soft tissue injuries of the upper extremities. New York Chiropractic College, Orlando, FL, 2007
Active Release Techniques Lower Extremity Course, Consists of 96 protocols to treat peripheral nerve entrapments, strains/sprains, repetitive traumas, and other soft tissue injuries of the lower extremities. New York Chiropractic College, Orlando, FL, 2007
Certified Full Body Active Release Technique Practitioner, New York Chiropractic College, Orlando, FL, 2007
Certified Applied Kinesiology Practitioner, International College of Applied Kinesiology, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Applied Kinesiology Part I, Topics include pelvic imbalance, inflammatory cascade, adrenal stress, and hands-on muscle testing associated with these topics. International College of Applied Kinesiology, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Applied Kinesiology Part II, Topics include treatment for strains/sprains, lumbar disorders, ankle/foot problems, and hands-on muscle testing associated with these topics. International College of Applied Kinesiology, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Applied Kinesiology Part III, Topics include knee/hip fixations, liver detoxification, and hands-on muscle testing associated with these topics. International College of Applied Kinesiology, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Applied Kinesiology Part IV, Topics include injuries and subluxations of the cervical spine, shoulder girdle rehabilitation, and hands-on muscle testing associated with these topics. International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK), Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Applied Kinesiology Part V, Topics include cranial examination and treatment, right/left brain imbalance, and hands-on muscle testing associated with these topics. International College of Applied Kinesiology, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Applied Kinesiology Part VI, Topics include TMJ syndrome, upper extremity, meridian therapy, and hands-on muscle testing associated with these topics. International College of Applied Kinesiology, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Applied Kinesiology Part VII, Topics include gait imbalance, scoliosis, visceral manipulation, and hands-on muscle testing associated with these topics. International College of Applied Kinesiology, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Active Release Techniques Spine Course, Consists of 82 protocols to treat peripheral nerve entrapments, strains/sprains, repetitive traumas, and other soft tissue injuries of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine. New York Chiropractic College, Orlando, FL, 2006
Cox Flexion-Distraction and Decompression Adjusting and Manipulation Part 1, Reviews extensive research behind the Cox technique and discusses the biomechanics of the spine during treatment. Also, involves hands-on practice for the lumbar spine as both the patient and the doctor. National University of Health Sciences, Orlando, FL, 2006
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2003
Certified Personal Trainer, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Philadelphia, PA, 2002
CPR and First Aid Certification, American Heart Association, Philadelphia, PA, 2002
Selected Memberships
American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals, Member, 2009 – present
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2008 – present
Delaware Chiropractic Society, Member, 2008 – present
Active Release Technique Elite Providers Network, Member, 2008 – present
National Academy of Sports Medicine, Member, 2003 – present
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Member, 2002 – present
Selected Honors and Awards
Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL, 2007
Presidential Scholar Award, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL, 2007
Selected Community Service
Brandywine High School Softball, Assistant Coach, Wilmington, DE, 2009
Brandywine High School Fall-Ball Softball, Head Coach, Wilmington, DE, 2009
Delaware National Bank Health Fair, Vendor, Wilmington, DE, 2008
Brandywine High School Professional Vendor Fair, Vendor, Wilmington, DE, 2008
