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Paul W. Franzen, Jr., D.C., D.A.C.R.B.

550 Ridge .Pike

Lafayette Hill, PA 19444


UNITED STATES PATENTS
October 17, 1995 Orthopedic Device for Repetitive Stress Injuries

January 9, 1996 Ergonomic Work-Station Postural Chair

May 20, 1997 Orthopedic Devise to Improve Anterior Translation

November 17, 1997 Orthopedic Ergonomic Devise



EDUCATION

1978-81 D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic

Life Chiropractic College

Marietta, Georgia

Magna Cum Laude

 

Selected into International Chiropractic

Honor Society (Pi Tau Delta)

 

1974-76 Exercise Physiology

Temple University - Graduate Program Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

1974 B.S. Health and Physical Education

Ursinus College

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

 

Elected into Who's Who in American College and Universities



POST GRADUATE TRAINING:

1994-95 Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Association

Ridgefield, Washington

Module I

- Rehabilitation Protocols
- Delivery of Rehabilitation Services
- Cervical Spine Rehabilitation
- Adjunctive Procedures
- Standards for Evaluation and Assessment
- CPR, Stretching, Emergency Procedures
- McKenzie Protocols
- Home Care Protocols
- Electrodiagnosis
- Rehabilation Practice Guidelines
- Post Surgical Rehabilitation 
- Postural Rehabilitation
 

1994-95 Recognized Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Association

Ridgefield, Washington
 

Module II

- Case Management
- Neurological Rehabilitation Protocols
- Cost Effective Rehab/Delivery of Rehab Services
- Rehab Practice Guidelines
- Spinal Biomechanics Rehab
- Nutritional Rehab
- Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation
- Impairment Rating
 

1994-95 Rehab: Training, Education and Restoration

Los Angeles Chiropractic College
Whittier, California

Module I

- Functional Pathology of the Motor System and Rehabilitation                                           - Rehabilitation Protocols and Janda's Evaluation of Key Muscle Imbalances                                        - Spinal Stabilization-Functional Training (Gym Ball) Program

Module II

- Proprio-sensory Re-education and Active Care
Case Management
- Functional Shoulder Evaluation and
Rehabilitation
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Upper Extremity
Repetitive Strain Disorders
 

Module III

- Posture and Gail Analysis and Patient
Presentations
- Objective Measurement of Soft Tissue Injury
- McKenzie Mechanical Management of the Low
Back
  1994-95 Diplomate of the C.R.C.B.
 

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Association

Ridgefield, Washington
 

Module III

- Rehabilitation of Spinal Pathology
- Repetitive Stress Disorders
- Spinal Rehab of Scoliosis
- McKenzie's Cervical-Lumbar Protocols
- Home Care Rehab Protocols
- Post Surgical Rehab
- Electromyography (surface-needle) and Rehab
- Postural Rehabilitation

1996 Rehabilitation Protocols: Spine/Extremities
Los Angeles Chiropractic College
Whittier, California


                                                      - Soft Tissue Rehabilitation in the Cervical
                                                         Spine and Upper Quadrant
                                                      - Diagnosis, Classification and Rehabilitation
                                                         Protocols for Spinal Disorders
                                                      - Patient Education and Reactivation in Acute,
                                                         Sub Acute and Chronic Case Management

1998 Rehabilitation: Locomotor System
Los Angeles Chiropractic College
Whittier, California

                                                    -Work (Functional) Capacity Evaluation
                                                    -Nutritional Considerations in Rehabilitaiton/              
                                                      Pain Management

EMPLOYMENT 

1983 to present Franzen Chiropractic Center

Lafayette Hill, Pa

 

1975-78 Red Bank Catholic High School

Red Bank, New Jersey

Head Athletic Trainer in Sports Medicine

Head of Physical Fitness



CERTIFICATIONS
1990 Certified Advanced Proficiency in Clinical Sciences

Southeast Back Institute

1996 Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor

Recognized Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor

1997 Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board



PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association American Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics and Rehabilitation American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board



PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES

1999-present Membership Chairperson

Council on Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics and Rehabilitation



PUBLICATIONS

1999 "Low Tech Rehab for Chronic Leg Pain"
Journal of Snorts Chiropractic and
Rehabilitation, December 1999, Vol. 13,
No. 4
 

1998 "Nutritional Rehabilitation-A Case Study"

Journal of Sports Chiropractic and
Rehabilitation, March 1998, Vol. 12,
No. 1
 

1991 Three Ergonomic Safety Posters