Techniques

Each chiropractor graduates with the same degree: doctorate of chiropractic (D.C.). As in medicine, chiropractors can specialize in many different areas. It is the specialization of the chiropractor and clinical experience that allow for differentiation in the field and best enable him/her to provide the highest level of care. Many chiropractors advertise that they treat 'sports injuries' without ever having any true training for such and/or experience with treating athletes at sporting events. This is not fair to patients who seek care from these doctors. On this topic, please consider that training alone does not guarantee that a doctor is proficient with the application of technique(s). Not only does Dr. Manison offer the highest level of training in the area, but he also has the most experience treating sports injuries.

Dr. Manison practices most all of the 'standard' chiropractic techniques. What distinguishes Dr. Manison from other chiropractors is that he is also certified in many of the most specialized and advanced techniques in the field today. Dr. Manison is one of the only chiropractors in Maryland who is a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners (C.C.E.P.) He is also the first certified Active Release Techniques (ART) provider in the Columbia, Ellicott City (Howard County), MD area. He is also advanced licensed in Graston Technique. Dr. Manison is one of only two Diplomate Sports Physicians (DACBSP®) in the state of Maryland.  Drs. Manison is also certified as a Kinesio® Taping Practitioner. These high level achievements demonstrate that Dr. Manison has specific advanced training for the treatment of extremity and sports injuries. 

Read more about advanced chiropractic techniques that Dr. Manison offers/specializes in:

• Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians® (DACBSP®)
• Cox Technic
• Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (C.C.E.P.)
• Graston Technique
• Active Release Techniques (ART)
• Certified Kinesio® Taping Practitioner (CKTP®)
• Cold Laser

For additional information about any of these techniques, please visit the links below. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

	The Graston Technique is a very advanced technique for the treatment of soft tissue (muscle/ligament) pathology. It involves the use of special patented stainless steel instruments to 'break up' scar tissue (fascial adhesions), which allows for less pain, better joint function, and faster healing. Dr. Manison has earned an Advanced Certification in the Graston Technique.
	Dr. Manison is certified in Active Release Techniques (ART) for the lower extremity, upper extremity, and spine.  Dr. Manison has also completed the Masters program and he is Long Nerve Entrapment certified as well. Dr. Manison is one of the only FULL BODY certified Active Release providers in Maryland and he has the most experience with the technique in the Columbia, Ellicott City, and Howard County areas.  ART is a highly sophisticated and effective technique used for the resolution of soft tissue and nerve entrapment problems.  Dr. Manison is also an ART Ironman Provider.
	The Cox Flexion/Distraction technic is a very advanced treatment geared toward specifically treating both cervical and lumbar disc pathology. Currently, Dr. Manison is one of the only re-certified practitioners in the state of Maryland. This means his training is current.
	Dr. Manison is one of only a few practitioners in the State of Maryland specially licensed as a Low-Speed Rear Crash Reconstruction Specialist. He also has specialized training in treatment for such injuries.
	Dr. Manison is the only Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners (CCEP) in the Columbia, Ellicott City, Baltimore, and Howard County, Maryland regions.  This designate program confers a high level of post-graduate education for the assessment and treatment of extremity and sports injuries.
	Dr. Manison is a DACBSP®(Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians®).  He is one of only two in the state of Maryland and the only one in the Columbia, Ellicott City, Howard County, MD areas.  From assessing emergency situations on the field of play to evaluating and dealing with sports injuries in the office, the DACBSP® designates Dr. Manison as having the highest level of training in in the field of chiropractic/physical medicine.  The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians® (ACBSP®) licenses this program and the Board, itself, is Nationally licensed and highly respected.   (CCSP®, DACBSP®, Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians®, Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner®, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®, and American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™ are service, trade and/or certification marks of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Inc)
	Dr. Manison utilizes the MR4 Super-Pulsed Laser. Cold laser is a great treatment adjunct. LASER, or Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, uses a concentrated beam of light that is absorbed by the body and has significant physiological effects (such as activating ATP). Laser is used to treat muscles, tendons, fascia, connective tissue, nerves, bones, and joints.  It helps with both pain reduction/management and tissue healing and the application is very safe. Cold laser is a very new and sophisticated modality.
	Dr. Manison is a CKTP® (Certified Kinesio® Taping Practitioner) as issued by the Kinesio Taping Association, the official organization of Kinesio Taping.  He is one of only a few in Columbia, Ellicott City, and all of Howard County, MD.  The taping technique is advanced and is used in high level sports to help treat injured areas and enhance athletic performance.  Taping should only be applied by those with proper training.