Practice Description
Dr. Fuller believes in patient independence. Because back problems have such a high reoccurrence rate, it is important to teach people the proper ways to take care of their own back. This would include a program that emphasizes McKenzie exercises, stretching, strengthening, and stabilization. Educating the patient in activities of daily living such as lifting mechanics and sitting posture are extremely important to reduce the strain of daily activities. Spinal manipulation, massage therapy, and other passive modalities are extremely beneficial in the early phase of back care; however, the patient should be transitioned into a more aggressive exercise program in an expeditious fashion.

Education
Dr. Fuller received his B.S. in biology and doctorate in chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College. He has received 144 postgraduate hours in chiropractic rehabilitation from Los Angeles Chiropractic College. Dr. Fuller has earned 272 hours of postgraduate rehabilitation education as well.  He is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie method) for both spine and extremity disorders. He has been practicing in Austin, Texas since January 1997.

Certifications
Dr. Fuller is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie method). He is also a Designated Doctor for TWCC and a peer review consultant for multiple insurance carriers.

Post Graduate Education

       Golf Biomechanics and Injury Prevention, Dr. Camelli, TCC, 16 hours, October, 2008

       Designated Doctor and Physician Training Course, ADDEP, 17 hours, January 2008

       Low Tech Rehab, TCC, 16 hours, Sept 2006

       Clinical Integration, LACC, 14 hours, June 2006

       Core Stabilization, LACC, 12 hours, February 2006

       Functional Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart, UHS, 2 hours, March 2005

       The Data Driven Daubert Defendable Care Code course offered by AADEP, July 2004

       Interpretation of Functional Capacity Evaluation offered by AADEP, 8 hours, July 2004

       Occupational Medicine at the Alamo with Kim Burton, Nortin Hadler, Gordon Waddell, et al. 2004

       AADEP Impairment Rating Course and TIRSAT exam, July 2003

       Active Release Technique, Certified, N.Y.C.C., 24 hours, May 2002

       Survival Guide for Impairment Evaluators and Designated Doctors for TX WC, October 2000

       Survival Guide for Functional Capacity Evaluators, October 2000

       Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy by McKenzie Parts A-D, 48 hours, Completed August 2000

       No Nonsense Rehabilitation, T.C.C., 12 hours, January 2000

       Survival Guide for Impairment Evaluators for Texas Workers Compensation, June 1999

       Functional Assessment of the Low Back and EMG, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, September 1997

       Rehabilitation Protocols for Specific Spine Conditions, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, August 1997

       Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation and Patient Education, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, May 1997

       Rehabilitation of Common Athletic Injuries, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, May 1997

       Closed Chain Kinetics of the foot, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, April 1997

       Clinical Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, March 1997

       McKenzie Lumbar Spine, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, February 1997

       Cervical Spine and upper Quarter Screen, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, January 1997

       Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, November 1996

       Cervical, Spine and Whiplash, L.A.C.C., 12 hours, October 1996

Personal Interests

Dr. Fuller was born and raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He enjoys spending time with his wife Angela and their two children, Riley and Brooke. He also enjoys reading, golfing, and exercising.

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