From Office Documentation to Sideline Records: Essentials for Sports Chiropractors
Session Information
Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/23/2025 3:20 pm
End Date: 08/23/2025 5:00 pm
Location: Celebration 14-15
Speakers in this session...
Alan Sokoloff
Sponsors
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Alan Sokoloff DC
Dr. Alan K. Sokoloff, or “Dr. Sok”, as his patients refer to him, is the owner/clinic director of the Yalich Clinic Performance and Rehabilitation in Glen Burnie, MD, where he has practiced for over 37 years.
Since 1999, he continues to be one of the team chiropractors for the 2-time World Champion Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He is also a medical team member for the Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball team, as well as the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles AA Team). Dr. Sok has been a part of the University of Maryland Sports Medical Team since 1991. He is the immediate past president of the Professional Football Chiropractic Society and the past 2 term president of the Maryland Chiropractic Association. Dr. Sokoloff did his residency at the Olympic Training Center in 1997, going on to the Goodwill Games in 1998 and the Pan Am Games in 1999.
Dr. Sok is currently an active board member of BASH, Baltimore Area Sports Health Initiative, helping to provide healthcare to inner city school athletes as well as health educational opportunities for Baltimore City students.
Sessions...
Essential Adjusting Skills for Community-Based Sports Chiropractic
This 2-hour, hands-on chiropractic technique course provides foundational adjusting procedures specifically geared toward chiropractors expanding into sports-focused practice and community volunteer events. Delivered by three experienced instructors, participants will learn efficient, versatile adjustments for the thoracic spine, foot, ankle, low back, shoulder, and knee — key areas frequently encountered in athletic and active populations. Special emphasis will be placed on applying these skills outside of the office setting, preparing attendees for sideline care, screenings, and community events with confidence and precision.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate thoracic, foot, and ankle adjusting techniques appropriate for athletic and community care settings.
Apply versatile low back adjusting methods with and without a chiropractic table, optimizing adaptability during events.
Execute functional shoulder and knee adjusting strategies to enhance recovery and support athletic performance.
Sponsor – Premier Practice/CHUSA
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Essential Adjusting Skills for Community-Based Sports Chiropractic
This 2-hour, hands-on chiropractic technique course provides foundational adjusting procedures specifically geared toward chiropractors expanding into sports-focused practice and community volunteer events. Delivered by three experienced instructors, participants will learn efficient, versatile adjustments for the thoracic spine, foot, ankle, low back, shoulder, and knee — key areas frequently encountered in athletic and active populations. Special emphasis will be placed on applying these skills outside of the office setting, preparing attendees for sideline care, screenings, and community events with confidence and precision.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate thoracic, foot, and ankle adjusting techniques appropriate for athletic and community care settings.
Apply versatile low back adjusting methods with and without a chiropractic table, optimizing adaptability during events.
Execute functional shoulder and knee adjusting strategies to enhance recovery and support athletic performance.
Sponsor – Premier Practice / CHUSA
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From Office Documentation to Sideline Records: Essentials for Sports Chiropractors
This session prepares chiropractors, especially those pursuing or maintaining CCSP® or DACBSP® certification—to confidently manage documentation and risk in both sideline and clinical practice. With increasing expectations around compliance, informed consent, and multidisciplinary care, this course provides real-world protocols and Florida Statute-aligned strategies for handling athletic care scenarios. From SOAP-style sideline assessments to consultation documentation and interprofessional coordination, attendees will gain tools to ensure their records are clear, defensible, and in full alignment with legal and professional standards. Topics also include emergency action planning, care of minor athletes, informed consent, and social media privacy practices, all taught by three highly respected chiropractic sports physicians.
Learning Objectives
Describe the essential documentation requirements for both in-office and on-field chiropractic care, in alignment with Florida statutes and ACBSP® certification standards.
Apply risk management strategies when working in school/team settings, including informed consent, scope of practice, and legal safeguards.
Demonstrate best practices in documentation, interdisciplinary communication, and post-event follow-up to reduce liability exposure and support care continuity.
Sponsor – Premier Practice/CHUSA
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Todd Narson
Todd Narson DC, DACBSP
Dr. Todd M. Narson graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1990 and is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP®). One of only 300 chiropractic sports medicine specialists in the country; 1 of 16 in Florida and the only recognized diplomate practicing in Miami-Dade County, FL. In June-2014 Dr. Narson completed a sports medicine rotation at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. During his time there, he worked with staff athletic trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists and other physicians treating Olympic athletes from all sports.
Dr. Narson was a member of the sports medicine team at the 2016 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Rowing Trials, Sarasota, FL. During August through October 2014, Dr. Narson traveled with Jamaica’s National Women’s Senior Soccer team as they played tournaments in Trinidad & Tobago (Caribbean Women’s Football Cup), their Orlando training camp and the 2014 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier in Washington, DC. In 2011, he was granted an International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma (ICSSD) by the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (F.I.C.S.) and is the only chiropractor in South Florida with such international credential. Dr. Narson was a member of the COPAG international sports medicine team at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, October 2011. During his tenure at the Pan American Games, he worked with teams from all over the Western hemisphere including Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Peru & Mexico.
In addition to the 2011 Pan American Games, Dr. Narson has worked with athletes at the 2009 USA Powerlifting; Women’s Nationals, Miami, FL; 2008 Nike Football’s Miami Sports Kickoff Classic, The World Olympian’s Association’s 2008 Star World Sailing Championship at the Olympic Sailing Center in Coconut Grove, FL; the 2007 CONCAF Gold Cup International Pro-Soccer Tournament in Miami, FL; as well as the USA Judo Federation’s 2013, Judo Cadet World Championships, the 2012 IJF Grand Masters World Judo Championships in Miami, FL; the 2006 USA Judo Open Judo Championships & 2006 USA Judo Federation’s Junior U.S. Open, Championships. Dr. Narson was also a credentialed treating physician in the Poly-Clinics at the 20th Central American & All Caribbean Sport Games (XX Juegos Deportivos CentroAmricanos Y Del Caribe), Cartegena, Colombia.
Dr. Narson is inventor and developer of the Narson Body Mechanic N6, the first ever soft tissue “multi-tool” used for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations techniques such as Graston Technique®, FAKTR and others. In March 2013, Dr. Narson’s Narson Body Mechanic N6 was awarded a United States design patent (US D678,539S). He has been an M1 & M2 certified Graston Technique® provider for the past 15 years and is trained in FAKTR advanced soft tissue mobilization & rehabilitation concepts.
Dr. Narson has lived in South Florida for over 40 years. He is past president of the Dade-County Chiropractic Society and a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and has been on their governing board for 8+ years. He was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year award in 1999-2000.
Along with Dr. Allen Miller, Dr. Narson has co-authored the paper: Protocols for Proprioceptive Active Re-Training Boards (balance boards). Published in Chiropractic Sports Medicine Magazine; the Journal of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Vol 9, No. 2, May 1995 pp 52-55.
Having chiropractors associated with hospitals was unheard of here in Florida until 1994 when a small group of chiropractors were credentialed here in South Florida. As some of the first chiropractors in the country to have such privileges, Dr. Narson was part of the original group accepted into the Chiropractic Division at Golden Glades Regional Medical Center.
Coining the term: “Natural Sports Medicine” Dr. Narson has been educating personal trainers at local gyms and health clubs for several years in including well known clubs such as Club Body Tech, Crunch & David Barton’s Gym in South Beach. He was medical director for the: 1998 Pan American Race Walk Cup held in Downtown Miami & Medical Director for the 1999 USA Track & Field-Florida Regional Junior Olympics. He also served as Medical team member and treating physician for the 1999 Pan American Tae Kwon Do Regional Qualification Tournament for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and was Meet Director/treating physician for the Sydney 2000 Para-Olympic Qualifier/USA Open-Power lifting held in North Miami.
In 1994 Dr. Narson was asked to join the professional boxing team of Don King’s light weight contender: Lamar “COSHISE” Murphy and was named “Team Physician”. Providing the fighter with performance enhancement training techniques, nutrition and chiropractic care, Dr. Narson worked with the boxing trainers and traveled with team COCHISE Murphy around the country during his 1995 quest for the WBC lightweight title. Coors Lite, Gatorade, Jose’ Cuervo and Jiffy Lube were a few of the sponsors of large sporting events such as beach volleyball, triathlons and professional NASCAR racing that have credentialed Dr. Narson as an on-site treating physician. Dr. Narson has also been included on the sports medicine teams at the Miami Grand Prix, the Florida Sunshine State Games as well as other national and international sports competitions.
Dr. Narson has had the privilege of being invited to treat the cast and crews of the Broadway Shows: Les Miserables, The Rockettes, & Damn Yankees. To date, Dr. Narson has spent over 1000 hours working “on field” with athletes at various sporting events from local regional athletes, to world class Olympians, Paralympians & professionals.
Sports medicine is on the cutting edge of healthcare, Dr. Narson uses his experience and education with athletes and sports injuries to treat all patients, not just athletes. Dr. Narson feels everyone deserves the knowledge of a sports medicine physician, because everyone, in their own way is an athlete as some level.
Dr. Narson practices in Miami Beach with his partner and wife, Dr. Corey Narson. Drs. Narson has lived in Miami Beach since 1993 where they also raise their 2 children.
In April 2015 Dr. Narson became a level-1 certified USA Triathlon coach.
This course prepares chiropractors to manage acute head injuries and related emergencies that occur during athletic and community events. Participants will learn how to identify life-threatening injuries, including head trauma, assess red-flag neurological signs, and implement proper emergency protocols in line with ACBSP® Position Statements and Florida law. Emphasis will be placed on triage, assessment, and legal decision-making required when removing an athlete from the field of play. Chiropractors will also explore their collaborative role within the sports medicine team, focusing on risk mitigation and rapid care delivery to support optimal outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Identify clinical signs and symptoms that indicate life threats requiring immediate removal from play.
Apply updated evidence-informed concussion assessment tools and triage protocols during on-field emergencies.
Execute emergency methods, including appropriate stabilization, referral, and transfer of care strategies.
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From Office Documentation to Sideline Records: Essentials for Sports Chiropractors
This session prepares chiropractors, especially those pursuing or maintaining CCSP® or DACBSP® certification—to confidently manage documentation and risk in both sideline and clinical practice. With increasing expectations around compliance, informed consent, and multidisciplinary care, this course provides real-world protocols and Florida Statute-aligned strategies for handling athletic care scenarios. From SOAP-style sideline assessments to consultation documentation and interprofessional coordination, attendees will gain tools to ensure their records are clear, defensible, and in full alignment with legal and professional standards. Topics also include emergency action planning, care of minor athletes, informed consent, and social media privacy practices, all taught by three highly respected chiropractic sports physicians.
Learning Objectives
Describe the essential documentation requirements for both in-office and on-field chiropractic care, in alignment with Florida statutes and ACBSP® certification standards.
Apply risk management strategies when working in school/team settings, including informed consent, scope of practice, and legal safeguards.
Demonstrate best practices in documentation, interdisciplinary communication, and post-event follow-up to reduce liability exposure and support care continuity.
This session is designed for chiropractors working with athletic and active populations at community or public events. The first half of the course will focus on evaluation and management of two key extremity region shoulders and hip—offering clinical insight into biomechanics, functional screening, and field-appropriate techniques. The second half will provide essential rehabilitation strategies for non-surgical musculoskeletal injuries, emphasizing early movement, proprioception, and neuromuscular activation. Attendees will leave with a field-ready skillset to support injury prevention and recovery in real-time scenarios while maintaining high standards of clinical care and documentation.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Perform functional movement screening and orthopedic assessment clusters for shoulder and hip dysfunction in athletic and field-based settings.
Apply biomechanical principles to techniques aimed at improving mobility in the shoulder and hip joints.
Demonstrate foundational rehabilitation protocols that support safe recovery, proprioceptive reactivation, and early return-to-play outcomes.
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Spencer Baron
Spencer Baron DC, DACBSP
Dr. Spencer Baron is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (only 245 in the world).
Dr. Baron delights in his appointments as the Team Chiropractic Physician for the Miami Dolphins (beginning his 18th season) and Florida Marlins (1997 – 20011). Additionally, he’s treated the Major League Baseball’s, New York Mets, the San Francisco Giants, the Colorado Rockies, and hockey’s, Florida Panthers.
“I love my job! I work with fantastic people who use their bodies to entertain,” he says with a smile. He recounts working with the dancers of Broadway hits like CATS, Les Miserables, West Side Story, and Chicago, and the world-famous Radio City Music Hall Rockettes.
Dr. Baron was the first chiropractor in South Florida to be provided hospital staff privileges. He was appointed staff Chiropractic Physician to Doctor’s Hospital of Hollywood, 1992, and was then named Department Head of the Golden Glades Regional Medical Center’s Division of Chiropractic Services (1994 to 1996).
Dr. Baron obtained certification as an acupuncturist in 1985 and was later selected to do an educational exchange at the National Chinese Olympic Training Center in Beijing, China.
Sessions...
Essential Adjusting Skills for Community-Based Sports Chiropractic
This 2-hour, hands-on chiropractic technique course provides foundational adjusting procedures specifically geared toward chiropractors expanding into sports-focused practice and community volunteer events. Delivered by three experienced instructors, participants will learn efficient, versatile adjustments for the thoracic spine, foot, ankle, low back, shoulder, and knee — key areas frequently encountered in athletic and active populations. Special emphasis will be placed on applying these skills outside of the office setting, preparing attendees for sideline care, screenings, and community events with confidence and precision.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate thoracic, foot, and ankle adjusting techniques appropriate for athletic and community care settings.
Apply versatile low back adjusting methods with and without a chiropractic table, optimizing adaptability during events.
Execute functional shoulder and knee adjusting strategies to enhance recovery and support athletic performance.
Sponsor – Premier Practice / CHUSA
Click Here and Rate This Course
Essential Adjusting Skills for Community-Based Sports Chiropractic
This 2-hour, hands-on chiropractic technique course provides foundational adjusting procedures specifically geared toward chiropractors expanding into sports-focused practice and community volunteer events. Delivered by three experienced instructors, participants will learn efficient, versatile adjustments for the thoracic spine, foot, ankle, low back, shoulder, and knee — key areas frequently encountered in athletic and active populations. Special emphasis will be placed on applying these skills outside of the office setting, preparing attendees for sideline care, screenings, and community events with confidence and precision.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate thoracic, foot, and ankle adjusting techniques appropriate for athletic and community care settings.
Apply versatile low back adjusting methods with and without a chiropractic table, optimizing adaptability during events.
Execute functional shoulder and knee adjusting strategies to enhance recovery and support athletic performance.
Sponsor – Premier Practice/CHUSA
Click Here and Rate This Course
Scope, Strategy & Story: Conversations from the Frontlines of Chiropractic Care
This 2-hour interactive course brings the acclaimed Crackin’ Backs podcast format to the classroom, featuring co-hosts Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron, joined by a special guest. Through case storytelling, real-world scenarios, and open conversation, attendees will explore the evolving role of chiropractic care within interdisciplinary healthcare. Topics include the ethical use of clinical boundaries, navigating scope of practice, and strategies for professional collaboration with medical providers and policymakers. Participants will gain practical tools for improving care delivery and understanding the current regulatory and professional expectations of Florida chiropractors.
Learning Objectives
Describe common boundaries and ethical challenges faced in multidisciplinary and high-pressure clinical environments.
Discuss how chiropractic scope of practice intersects with public health initiatives and legislative boundaries.
Apply communication strategies for interprofessional collaboration that align with Florida laws and clinical best practices.
Identify practical considerations when integrating new techniques, technologies, or co-management models into patient care.
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From Office Documentation to Sideline Records: Essentials for Sports Chiropractors
This session prepares chiropractors, especially those pursuing or maintaining CCSP® or DACBSP® certification—to confidently manage documentation and risk in both sideline and clinical practice. With increasing expectations around compliance, informed consent, and multidisciplinary care, this course provides real-world protocols and Florida Statute-aligned strategies for handling athletic care scenarios. From SOAP-style sideline assessments to consultation documentation and interprofessional coordination, attendees will gain tools to ensure their records are clear, defensible, and in full alignment with legal and professional standards. Topics also include emergency action planning, care of minor athletes, informed consent, and social media privacy practices, all taught by three highly respected chiropractic sports physicians.
Learning Objectives
Describe the essential documentation requirements for both in-office and on-field chiropractic care, in alignment with Florida statutes and ACBSP® certification standards.
Apply risk management strategies when working in school/team settings, including informed consent, scope of practice, and legal safeguards.
Demonstrate best practices in documentation, interdisciplinary communication, and post-event follow-up to reduce liability exposure and support care continuity.
Sponsor – Premier Practice/CHUSA
Click Here and Rate This Course
This session prepares chiropractors, especially those pursuing or maintaining CCSP® or DACBSP® certification—to confidently manage documentation and risk in both sideline and clinical practice. With increasing expectations around compliance, informed consent, and multidisciplinary care, this course provides real-world protocols and Florida Statute-aligned strategies for handling athletic care scenarios. From SOAP-style sideline assessments to consultation documentation and interprofessional coordination, attendees will gain tools to ensure their records are clear, defensible, and in full alignment with legal and professional standards. Topics also include emergency action planning, care of minor athletes, informed consent, and social media privacy practices, all taught by three highly respected chiropractic sports physicians.
Learning Objectives
Describe the essential documentation requirements for both in-office and on-field chiropractic care, in alignment with Florida statutes and ACBSP® certification standards.
Apply risk management strategies when working in school/team settings, including informed consent, scope of practice, and legal safeguards.
Demonstrate best practices in documentation, interdisciplinary communication, and post-event follow-up to reduce liability exposure and support care continuity.