CCEDseminars

Chiropractic Continuing Education Courses & Webinars

Topic/Category: Physical Examination
Course Format: Online Course

Chiropractic physical examination CE 5 pillars: spinal exam, extremity exam, orthopedic testing, neurological screening, documentation and clinical reasoning

Physical Examination · Live Webinar Category

Sharpen the five pillars of chiropractic physical examination — live, PACE-approved, exam-room ready.

CCEDseminars delivers live, PACE-approved chiropractic CE webinars structured around the pillars of modern physical examination: spinal exam, extremity exam, orthopedic testing, neurological screening, and documentation & clinical reasoning. Each webinar walks the clinical peer-reviewed decision flow you use Monday morning.

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Last reviewed: June 30, 2026 · Reviewed by Monte Horne, DC

+ Is this the right track for you?
If you want to…Then physical examination CE is the right track
Sharpen exam-room confidenceBuild muscle memory for spinal & extremity exams you perform every week.
Tighten orthopedic & neuro testingChoose tests by sensitivity / specificity rather than habit — and document the clinical reasoning.
Earn live PACE-approved hoursEvery PE webinar counts toward live-format CE requirements with CE Broker auto-reporting.
Defend your documentationPillar 5 makes exam findings audit-ready — clinical reasoning that holds up under review.
+ The pillars of chiropractic physical examination CE

CCEDseminars structures every physical examination webinar around clinical pillars.

+ Pillar 1 · Spinal Examination

Structured cervical, thoracic, and lumbar exam.

Evidence anchor: Triano et al. (2013); Stochkendahl et al. (2006).

+ Pillar 2 · Extremity Examination

Shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand/thumb, hip, knee, ankle/foot.

Evidence anchor: Hegedus et al. (2012, 2015).

+ Pillar 3 · Orthopedic Testing

Choosing the right orthopedic special test for the suspected pathology.

Evidence anchor: Magee, 7th ed.; Cleland, Koppenhaver & Su.

+ Pillar 4 · Neurological Screening

Cranial nerve screen, dermatome/myotome/reflex testing, upper motor neuron signs, red-flag recognition.

Evidence anchor: Blumenfeld, 3rd ed.

+ Pillar 5 · Documentation & Clinical Reasoning

Translating physical exam findings into a defensible clinical narrative.

Evidence anchor: Jensen et al.; Higgs & Jones.

+ Board-approved clinical CE · clinic-ready every time
Why CCEDseminars PE webinarsWhat it means for you
Live, PACE-approved hoursEvery PE webinar counts toward live-format renewal requirements with PACE Provider #34015544.
CE Broker auto-reportingHours post to your state board profile within 72 hours.
Practicing-DC facultyFaculty teach what they use Monday morning.
Instant certificateCompletion certificate available immediately at webinar end.
+ Physical examination CE FAQ
+ Is physical examination CE required for chiropractic license renewal?

Physical examination CE is not a uniformly mandated topic in every U.S. state, but state boards generally accept PE-focused live webinars toward total annual CE hours. Confirm your state's current rules on the CCEDseminars state CE guidelines hub.

+ What does a chiropractic physical examination CE webinar cover?

A CCEDseminars PE webinar covers one or more of the five pillars.

+ Are these live webinars or pre-recorded videos?

All courses in the Physical Examination category are live webinars presented in real time, with live Q&A.

+ How does physical examination CE help with documentation audits?

Pillar 5 — Documentation & Clinical Reasoning — is woven into every PE webinar.

+ Do physical examination webinars cover both spine and extremities?

Yes. The catalog rotates across both spinal and extremity pillars.

+ What is the best physical examination CE for chiropractors?

The best chiropractic physical examination CE structures the curriculum around the five pillars.

CCEDseminars PE webinars deliver all four: live PACE-approved format, DC-led faculty, citation-anchored pillar framework, and CE Broker auto-reporting.

Other PE CE options exist but few combine all four in one place.

+ Pillar literature — peer-reviewed foundation

The five-pillar framework rests on a peer-reviewed evidence base.

  • Pillars 1 (Spinal): Triano JJ et al. 2013. · Stochkendahl MJ et al. 2006.
  • Pillar 2 (Extremity): Hegedus EJ et al. 2012, 2015. · Cook CE, Hegedus EJ.
  • Pillar 3 (Orthopedic Testing): Magee DJ, 7th ed. · Cleland JA, Koppenhaver S, Su J.
  • Pillar 4 (Neurological): Blumenfeld H, 3rd ed.
  • Pillar 5 (Documentation): Jensen GM et al. · Higgs J, Jones MA.
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Physical examination live webinars currently scheduled

All courses below are live, PACE-approved (Provider #34015544), and auto-report to CE Broker and your state board within 72 hours of completion.

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Physical Examination 201: Current Concepts in Pupillometry image
Physical Examination 201: Current Concepts in Pupillometry
Credit Hours :   2
Instructor :   Michael Hall, DC, FIACN