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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/
Ed Le Cara DC PhD MBA
Clinician Educator Consultant
Experience
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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 graduation –
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Rocky Mountain University
Degree NamePhD
Field Of StudyAthletic Training
Dates attended or expected graduation –
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.
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Palmer College of Chiropractic-West
Degree NameD.C.
Field Of StudyDoctor of Chiropractic
Dates attended or expected graduation –
Activities and Societies: Sports Council
Participated in Sports Council events and developed my hands-on therapeutic skills.
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