MPI Pt. II
Dr. Terry Elder, Dr. Steven ReeceFri 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMGreat Plains F
Dr. Terry Elder 
Dr. Steven Reece The purpose of this program is to prepare chiropractors to perform appropriate static and dynamic palpation assessments of extremity joints and surrounding soft tissues as part of a thorough examination. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the palpatory findings and how to correlate this information with other historical and examination data. Treatment options including diversified adjustive procedures will be discussed and demonstrated.
By the end of the program, the attendee will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of joint complex dysfunction
- Perform static and dynamic joint assessments including palpation of the surrounding soft tissues of the lower extremity regions
- Understand the indications and contraindications of when to utilize various adjustive procedures of the lower extremity regions
Session 1 covers the role of the Doctor of Chiropractic in the evaluation and management of lower extremity problems; and a review of functional anatomy, joint mechanics, gait and posture.
Session 2 covers the complete lower extremity complete exam and palpation; and foot and ankle palpation and adjusting.
Sessions 3 covers foot and ankle case management; and hip palpation and adjusting.
Session 4 covers hip case management; knee palpation, orthopedic testing and adjusting; and knee case management.
Dr. Terry Elder is a distinguished chiropractor and educator with more than 37 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching. A summa cum laude graduate and valedictorian of Cleveland University-Kansas City in 1987, he began his career in private practice in Kansas, where he developed a reputation for exceptional manual diagnostic and adjustment skills. Elder’s passion for technique and patient care eventually led him into academia, where he has spent the past 32 years shaping future chiropractors as a senior faculty member in the technique department, with the last two years spent at CUKC.
Recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in chiropractic technique, Elder has served as a longtime instructor with the Motion Palpation Institute, delivering hands-on, full-spine and extremity courses across North America and Europe. A prolific speaker and educator, Elder presents many seminars annually and co-authored “Advanced Manipulation: Theory & Technique.”
Dr. Steven Reece is an Associate Professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City and a practicing chiropractor with extensive experience in functional assessment, rehabilitation, motion analysis, and chiropractic education. Since joining the University in 2019, he has contributed to institutional growth through leadership roles on the Strategic Planning Committee, Curriculum Committee, Institutional Review Board, Faculty Evaluation Committee, and Safety and Security Committee. Dr. Reece played a key role in the development and implementation of the university’s Sports Performance Lab, integrating advanced technologies such as motion capture and inertial measurement systems into both research and clinical education. In addition to his administrative and research contributions, he teaches a broad range of courses including upper and lower extremity technique and case management, chiropractic functional assessment, research methods, and functional movement assessment.
Prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Reece practiced both associate and ownership roles within private practice, where he focused on patient care, clinic development, and performance-based rehabilitation. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kansas State University. Dr. Reece is SFMA/FMS Instructor Certified and remains actively involved in scholarly and professional activities, including research presentations at national conferences, service on the NBCE PHT Test Writing Committee, and continuing education instruction focused on evidence-informed functional spine care and human movement assessment.