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About Us
Developing spinal biomechanics, levers and lever system force analysis in the tradition of Archimedes, Borelli and Leonardo da Vinci required a comprehensive understanding of spinal anatomy and the laws of physics. The educational material presented here had to represent the highest in academic accuracy and integrity. Lever system analysis requires proper set up. Spinal anatomy has to be exact. John Scherger, D.C., clinic and academic director, drew upon his chiropractic education, input from many professionals and personal experience having taken and analyzed over 40,000 spinal X-rays to complete the spinal biomechanical study courses. See our testimonial section for a sample of some of the professionals that have contributed to our academic work. The study of physics is part of the education requirements to be a chiropractor. Understanding physics relative to the spine in human training and treatment is what a chiropractor deals with daily. We have employed physics consultants, our facility has a physics lab, spinal specimens and a library devoted to the study of spinal biomechanics. Dr. Scherger graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in 1977. His interest in training dates back to the late 1960's where he worked as a fitness instructor for the old European Health Clubs. He also credits his ability to look at the mechanics of how things are built and work to his experience in the construction industry in nuclear plants and oil refineries rigging loads with cranes. Dr. Scherger is a consultant for the State of Washington Industrial Insurance Commission. He has the only method patent in the world for training the spine for the adaptation of the S-shape posture. It is U.S. Patent Number 4686968. It was accepted for patenting by the European common market, Japan, Canada and Australia. The spinal training and treatment methods have been used by professional sports teams and the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine and Research Centers. Our training courses are increasingly being accepted as qualified teaching for professional organizations. The list currently includes the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the National Athletic Trainers Association, the American Council on Exercise, chiropractic organizations and state educational programs for coaches for continuing education. |