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Dr. David R. Seaman, D.C.

Curriculum Vitae

Educational History

  • Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO, 1990-1992; Degree: Postdoctoral Studies in Neurology
  • University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 1986-1991; Degree: M.S. in Biology/Nutrition
  • New York Chiropractic College, Old Brookville, NY, 1982-1986; Degree: Doctor of Chiropractic
  • Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 1978-1982; Degree: B.S. in Biology

Diplomate Status

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Neurologists, American College of Chiropractic Neurology, 1992
  • Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, American Clinical Board of Nutrition, 2003

Fellowship Status

  • Fellow of the American College of Chiropractors; 1998

Professional

  • Faculty, Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida; 2002 - present
  • Postgraduate Faculty, Logan College of Chiropractic
  • Postgraduate Faculty, Cleveland Chiropractic College
  • Postgraduate Faculty, National College of Chiropractic, 1997 - present
  • Vice President, Motion Palpation Institute, 1996 - present
  • Postgraduate Faculty, New York College of Chiropractic
  • Past Director of the Council on Nutrition for the American Chiropractic Association, 1992
  • New York State Chiropractic License, 1986 (inactive)

Experience

  • Postgraduate education instructor; lecturer at numerous postgraduate seminars, conventions, homecoming events; 1992 - present; approximately 30 weekends per year
  • Private chiropractic and nutritional practice, 1987-1990
  • Rehabilitation and nutrition practice. Sports training center. Lake Lure/Wilmington, NC. Provided functional movement training, golf training, back pain exercises, and nutrition; 1999 - 2002
  • Chiropractic neurology/nutrition consultant to field doctors; 1992 - present
  • Clinical Chiropractic Consultant for Proctor & Gamble; regarding pain research and Thermacare; 1999 - 2001
  • Developed Back Pain and Golf seminar programs (single weekend classes and 7-weekend specialist program; Sponsored by the University of Bridgeport); 1999 -2001
  • Developed patient education material for chiropractors, 1990 - 1999
  • Developed nutritional assessment program that was used by chiropractors, medical doctors, dentists, naturopaths, and dietitians, 1995-2002
  • Created a new website for golfers with back pain and an interest in fitness (www.lesspainbettergolf.com); contains information about swing mechanics, golf research, back pain, and a wide variety of treatments; 1999 - 2001

Memberships

  • American Chiropractic Association
  • International Association for the Study of Pain
  • American Pain Society
  • Florida Chiropractic Association
  • North Carolina Chiropractic Association
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • New York Academy of Sciences

Professional Papers

  • Seaman DR. Health care for our bones: A practical nutritional approach to preventing osteoporosis. J Manip Physiol Ther 2004; 27:591-95
  • Seaman DR. A contemporary view of subluxation that is consistent with the founder's views: a commentary. J Vert Sublux Res 8/9/04, p.1-4
  • Seaman DR. The diet-induced pro-inflammatory state: A cause of chronic pain and other degenerative diseases. J Manip Physiol Ther 2002; 25: 168-179
  • Bulbulian R, Seaman DR. The short golf backswing: effects on performance and spinal health implications. J Manip Physiol Ther 2001; 24:569-75
  • Seaman DR, Bulbulian R. A review of back pain in golfers: Etiology and prevention. Sports Med Training and Rehab 2000; 9(3):169-187
  • Seaman DR. Letter to editor. The influence of a chiropractic manipulation on lumbar kinematics and electromyography during simple and complex tasks: a case study. J Manip Physiol Ther. 2000; 23(6):437-8
  • Perle SM, Schneider MJ, Seaman DR. Chiropractic management of peripheral neuropathy: Pathophysiology, assessment and treatment. Topics Clin Chiro 1999; 6(4)6-19
  • Seaman DR, Cleveland C. Spinal pain syndromes: nociceptive, neuropathic, and psychologic mechanisms. J Manip Physio Ther 1999; 22:458-72
  • Seaman DR. Antiquated concepts related to chiropractic technique (Part II): A case against the chiropractic variety of vitalism and innate intelligence. Chiro Tech 1999; 11:101-107
  • Seaman DR. Antiquated concepts related to chiropractic technique (Part I): A case against mental impulses and nerve interference. Chiro Tech 1999; 11:95-100
  • Seaman DR. Do spinal adjustments/manipulation mask ongoing pathologic conditions? J Manip Physiol Ther 1999; 22(3):171-79
  • Seaman DR. Philosophy and science versus dogmatism in the practice of chiropractic. J Chiro Humanities 1998; 8:55-66
  • Seaman DR. Back pain in golfers: etiology and prevention. J Sports Chiro Rehab 1998; 12(2):45-54
  • Seaman DR. Letter to editor. Changes in brain function after manipulation of the cervical spine. J Manip Physiol Ther. 1998; 21(4):295-6
  • Seaman DR, Winterstein JF. Dysafferentation, a novel term to describe the neuropathophysiological effects of joint complex dysfunction: A look at likely mechanisms of symptom generation. J Manip Physiol Ther 1998;21(4):267-80
  • Seaman DR. Joint complex dysfunction, A novel term to replace subluxation/subluxation complex: Etiological and treatment considerations. J Manip Physiol Ther 1997;20(9):634-44
  • Seaman DR. Proprioceptor: An obsolete, inaccurate word. J Manip Physiol Ther 1997; 20(4):279-84
  • Seaman DR. Letter to editor. Somatic dysfunction and the phenomenon of visceral disease simulation: a probable explantation for the apparent effectiveness of somatic therapy in patients presumed to be suffering from true visceral disease. J Manip Physiol Ther. 1997; 20(3):218-24
  • Seaman DR. Letter to editor. Mechanoreceptors in intervertebral discs. Spine. 1996; 21(13):1609-10

Book Chapters

  • Seaman DR. The subluxation complex. In Gatterman MI. Foundations of chiropractic: subluxation. 2nd ed. New York: Elsevier; 2005: p.195-226
  • Seaman DR. A sports nutrition: a biochemical view of injury care and prevention. In Hyde TE, Gengenbach MS. Eds. Conservative management of sports injuries. 2nd ed. Boston: Jones and Bartlett; (in press for 2005)
  • Seaman DR. Nutritional considerations in the treatment of soft tissue injuries. In Hammer WI. Ed. Functional soft tissue examination and treatment by manual methods. 3rd ed. Boston: Jones and Bartlett; (in press for 2005)
  • Seaman DR. Nutritional considerations for rehabilitation and health promotion. In Liebenson CL. Ed. Rehabilitation of the spine: a practitioner's manual. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins; (in press for 2005)

Books

  • Seaman DR. Clinical nutrition for pain, inflammation and tissue healing. Hendersonville (NC): NutrAnalysis, Inc.; 1998 (utilized in several chiropractic colleges)

Continuing Education

  • Each year I teach over 300 hours of CE classes for chiropractic colleges and state associations; which amounts to between 25 and 40 postgraduate seminars or conventions each year for the past 10 years.
  • Movement, Stability and Low Back Pain. September 21-23, 2002. Chicago, IL. Presenter: Andy Vleeming, Phd. 16 hours of CE.

Trade Publications

  • Approximately 20 or more articles are published annually for chiropractic trade magazines and state association journals/newsletters. These articles are short reviews about pertinent clinical information for practitioners, which also provide contemporary citations.
  • Columnist: Dynamic Chiropractic - The Subluxation Complex ( approx 8 articles per year)
  • Columnist: Chiropractic Products - Nutrition Niche (4 articles per year; may be 8 in 2005)
  • Columnist: The American Chiropractor - no title for column (6 articles per year; 12 articles per year starting in 2005)
  • Columnist: Nutritional Wellness - 4 articles per year starting in 2005