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Jimmy caught up with Ed Lecara, the movement based chiropractor to talk about IASTM with Smart Tools Plus.

Ed LeCara

With over 16 years of clinical experience as a strength coach, chiropractor and athletic trainer, I help active individuals prevent and overcome injuries so they can continue physical activities they love. I specialize in manual manipulation of the joints, soft tissue techniques like dry needling, active release technique, and instrument-assisted manipulation. I am passionate about finding the right exercises to help restore normal human movement. For more information about my sports injury and recovery clinics in Denver, CO, please visit www.KinetikChainDenver.com.

Smart Tools Plus: http://www.smarttoolsplus.com/

Clinician Educator Consultant

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  Owner/Clinician

  Company NameKinetikChain Denver

  Dates EmployedMay 2016 – Present

  Employment Duration1 yr 7 mos

  LocationRiver North and Lower Downtown Denver, CO

  Owner and operator of two sports injury and recovery centers. Oversee clinical competency of physical therapists, massage therapists and chiropractors.

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  Director of Athletic Training Services

  Company NameKinetikChain

  Dates EmployedJul 2014 – Nov 2016

  Employment Duration2 yrs 5 mos

  Location5626 Fondren Street Dallas, TX

  With my extensive background in athletic training, I manage the training floor and provide musculoskeletal rehabilitation for over 20 patients per day. I customize and develop trainings according to different soft tissue and spinal injuries. Thus, providing personalized care to all patients and ensuring quality and consistent patient care.

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  Director of Trans Global Education

  Company NameROCKTAPE

  Dates EmployedJul 2014 – Feb 2015

  Employment Duration8 mos

  LocationDallas, TX

  In this position I develop educational content through evidence based research and provide training to instructors for delivery to healthcare providers across the globe. I create physical therapy protocols provide opportunities for teaching various rehabilitation programs. Reformed the education program by advancing capacity from 30 to 300 classes, hiring and developing international staff, an managing course content to meet compliance within various locations.

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  Doctor of Chiropractic

  Company NameSportsPlus

  Dates EmployedJun 2000 – Jul 2014

  Employment Duration14 yrs 2 mos

  LocationPleasanton

  I was the Owner/Operator of a medicine organization providing consultation, diagnosis, and active management of neuro-musculo-skeletal disorders of adults and children. I managed all business operations and led a team of dedicated healthcare professionals in integrating evidence based scientific methods in treatment plans. Used my communication skills to build a strong rapport with the patients and kept up with their health until recovery.

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  Rehabilitation Consultant

  Company NameSt. Mary’s College of California

  Dates EmployedSep 2013 – Jun 2014

  Employment Duration10 mos

  I used my management skills to coordinate and develop injury prevention conditioning techniques for over 300 student athletes and recreational players. Used my background in strength and conditioning to communicate the best practices and trainings to the instructors. This streamlined strategy across the team and improved competitive quality.

  Education

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    St. Mary’s College of California

    Degree NameMaster of Business Administration (MBA)

    Field Of StudyTrans Global

    Dates attended or expected graduation2013 – 2015

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    Rocky Mountain University

    Degree NamePhD

    Field Of StudyAthletic Training

    Dates attended or expected graduation2007 – 2012

    Dissertation Topic:

    o Dissertation: “Morphology Vs. Function: the relationship between lumbar multifidus intramuscular adipose tissue and muscle function among patients with low back pain” This original research was published in May 2014 in Archives of Physical Medicine.

    Sampling of completed coursework includes: Advanced Sports Nutrition, Epidemiology of Athletic Injuries, Scientific Basis of Therapeutic Exercise, Environment Physiology, EBM, and Advanced Orthopedic Assessment.

    Special Projects (non-inclusive):

    1. “Acute Lower Back Pain in a Collegiate Rugby Player; Pharmaceutical Intervention for Quick Return to Play”

    2. “A Comprehensive Review of Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Injuries” These two journal articles have been submitted for publication in Sports Medicine.

Palmer College of Chiropractic-West

Degree NameD.C.

Field Of StudyDoctor of Chiropractic

Dates attended or expected graduation1996 – 1999

Activities and Societies: Sports Council

Participated in Sports Council events and developed my hands-on therapeutic skills.

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