CURRICULUM VITAE

MICHAEL J. HUBKA, D.C., F.C.C.S. (C)

OFFICE ADDRESSES

Thie Chiropractic Clinic / Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

Academic Private Practice and Teaching Clinic

1192 N. Lake Avenue

Pasadena, California 91104

Phone (626) 798-7805

Fax (626) 791-8960

Hubka-Balsimelli Chiropractic

18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 214

Huntington Beach, California 92648

Phone (714) 848-5833

Fax (714) 969-9315

EDUCATION

1992 Saskatoon Chiropractic Residency

Department of Orthopaedics

Royal University Hospital

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA

1990-1992 Clinical Science Residency2

Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

Whittier, California, U.S.A.

1985-1988 Bachelor of Science, Human Biology (B.S.)

Doctor of Chiropractic, (D.C.)

Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

Whittier, California, U.S.A.

1980-1985 Undergraduate Studies

San Diego State University

San Diego, California, U.S.A.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Doctor of Chiropractic California License No. DC 20232

X-ray Supervisor and Operator California Permit No. RHC

137533

POSTDOCTORAL CREDENTIALS

1994 FCCS (C)

Board Certified

Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada)

1994 QME California Certificate No. 910685

Qualified Medical Evaluator

California State Industrial Medical Council

POSTDOCTORAL CERTIFICATION

1994 Certified Operator of MedX Computerized Lumbar and Cervical

Machines

Educational Program for Musculoskeletal Evaluation and

Rehabilitation

Department of Orthopaedics

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

1996 Fellow, Academy of Forensic & Industrial Chiropractic

Consultants

1996 Certified in the EPIC Lift Capacity Test

California Functional Capacity Protocol (CAL-FCP)

Functional Capacity Evaluation of Soft-Tissue Disability

Educational Program for Musculoskeletal Evaluation and

Rehabilitation

Department of Orthopaedics

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

1995-Pres. Associate Clinical Professor

Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

Whittier, California, U.S.A.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1992-Pres. Thie Chiropractic Clinic / Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

Academic Private Practice and Teaching Clinic

Pasadena, California, U.S.A.

1992 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Royal University Hospital

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA

Ken Yong-Hing, MD

Professor and Head, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

J. David Cassidy, DC, MSc (Orth), PhD, FCCS (C)

Director of Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

1992 Associated Chiropractic Clinics

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA

J. David Cassidy, DC, MSc (Orth), PhD, FCCS (C)

Dale R. Mierau, BSPE, DC, FCCS (C)

1990-1991 Whittier Health Center

Resident Clinic of the L.A. College of Chiropractic

Whittier, California, U.S.A.

Al Traina, DC, DABCO

Professor and Head, Clinical Sciences Division

1988-1990 Chiropractic Orthopedic Group of San Diego

San Diego, California, U.S.A.

Mark A. Hubka, DC, DABCO

Director

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

12/17/88 Magna Cum Laude

Dean's List

Delta Sigma Honorary Scholastic Society

Mindlin Scholarship for Research Excellence

Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

Whittier, California, U.S.A.

5/5/93 Award for Excellence in Public Relations

San Gabriel Valley Chiropractic Society

Pasadena, California, U.S.A.

PUBLISHED RESEARCH

  1. Hubka MJ. Vigorous straight leg stretches for chronic sciatica: a non-concurrent multiple baseline study. Accepted for publication in the J Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics.
  2. Hubka MJ, Phelan SP, Delaney PM, Robertson VL. Rotary manipulation for cervical radiculopathy: observations on the importance of the direction of the thrust. J Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics 1997;20(9):622-627.
  3. Brantingham JW, Hubka MJ, Snyder WR, Wilkie PA, Biedebach D. Interexaminer reliability of palpation of the foot and ankle. J Neuromusculoskeletal System 1995;3(4):188-191.
  4. Hubka MJ, Black D. The immediate effect of Back BubbleTM traction on mechanical low back pain: a pilot study. J Chiropractic Technique 1995; 7(1):18-21.
  5. Hubka MJ, Phelan SP. Interexaminer reliability of palpation for cervical spine tenderness. J Manipulative Physiol Therapeutics 1994; 17(9):591-595.
  6. Balageorge D, Cassidy JD, Hubka MJ, Vallee D, Yong-Hing K. Reliability and precision of a lumbar spine range of motion instrument. J Bone J Surg (Orthopaedic Transactions) 1994; 18(1):127-128.
  7. Hubka MJ, Hall TA, Taylor JAM, Hubka MA, Brantingham JW. A new look at the classification of headaches. J Chiropractic Technique 1994;6(2):49-56.
  8. Hubka MJ. Palpation for spinal tenderness: a reliable and accurate method for determining the target of spinal manipulation. J Chiropractic Technique 1994;6(1):5-8.
  9. Brantingham JW, Hubka MJ, Snyder WR, Wilkie PA, Wong J, Brantingham CR, Diballa SD. Chiropractic management of Morton's metatarsalgia (Morton's Neuroma): a review of 29 patients. J Chiropractic Technique 1994;6(2):61-6.
  10. Hubka MJ, Cassidy JD, Dust W. Femoral neck stress fracture presenting as low back pain. J Canadian Chiropractic Assoc 1992;36(4):217-221.
  11. Hubka MJ, King L, Cassidy JD, Donat J. Brachial Plexus Neuropathy. J Canadian Chiropractic Assoc 1992;36(4):213-6.
  12. Brantingham JW, Snyder WR, Dishman RW, Hubka MJ, Brown RA, Brantingham CR, Markham DJ. Plantar fascitis. J Chiropractic Technique 1992; 4(3):75-82.
  13. Hubka MJ, Taylor J, Schultz G, Traina A. Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation: chiropractic management using flexion, extension, and rotational manipulative therapy. J Chiropractic Technique 1991;3(1):5-12.
  14. Taylor J, Schultz G, Hubka MJ. Osteonecrosis of the fibular sesamoid. Chiropractic Sports Med 1990; 4(4): 135-139.
  15. Hubka MJ. Another critical look at the subluxation hypothesis. J Chiropractic Technique 1990; 2(1):27-29.
  16. Hubka MJ, Hubka MA. Conservative management of idiopathic hypermobility and early lumbar instability using proprioceptive rehabilitation: a report of two cases. J Chiropractic Technique 1989;1(3):88-93.
  17. Hubka MJ. Non specific back pain: a functional problem. In: Coyle BA, ed. Proceedings of the third annual conference on research and education. San Diego: Pacific Consortium for Chiropractic Research, 1987.

PUBLISHED BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Hubka MJ. Chiropractic management of the Intervertebral Disc Syndrome. Chapter 23, In: Gatterman, ed. Foundations of Chiropractic. St Louis: Mosby Publications; 1995, pp:428-451.
  2. Hubka MJ, Hall TA. Classification of headaches: a new look. In: Curl D, ed. Chiropractic approach to head pain. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins; 1994, pp:182-9.
  3. Pate D, Hubka MJ, Eckard LJ, Vlasuk SL. Disc herniations. In: Jaeger S, Pate D. Case studies in chiropractic radiology. Rockville: Aspen Publishers; 1990, pp:105-111.

RESEARCH IN PROGRESS

  1. Delaney PD, Hubka MJ. Journal Club: The diagnostic utility of McKenzie assessment for discogenic lower back pain. Submitted for publication in Spine 1998.
  2. Hubka MJ. The role of chiropractic manipulation in the management of idiopathic spasmodic torticollis. Research in progress.
  3. Hubka MJ. Manipulation of mechanical neck pain: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Research in progress.
  4. Hubka MJ. Randomized controlled trial of the relative effectiveness of lumbar spine strengthening exercises. Research in progress.

MEMBER OF THE EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD

Journal of Chiropractic Technique, 1990 - Present

Williams & Wilkins

Chronic Disease Patient Education Manual, 1997 - Present

Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Chronic Disease Management: Clinical Pathways and Guidelines, 1997 - Present

Aspen Publishers, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Medical Response, Industrial Medical Consultant

Laidlaw Transit Services, Industrial Medical Consultant

Laidlaw School Bus, Industrial Medical Consultant

Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultants, Industrial Medical Consultant

State Farm Insurance Company, Independent Medical Examiner

State Compensation Insurance Fund, Independent Medical Examiner

Consortium for Chiropractic Research, Member

Rehabilitation Nurses Society, Associate Member

Association for the History of Chiropractic, Member

Academy of Forensic & Industrial Chiropractic Consultants, Fellow

California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery, Salaried Member

PRESENTATIONS MADE AT CONFERENCES

Recent Developments in Outcome Measures for Occupational Healthcare

American Back Society, December 10-12, 1998

Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

Outcome Instruments for Measuring Pain and Disability

American Medical Response, Medical Provider Training, March 19, 1998

Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A.

Outcome Instruments for Measuring Pain and Disability

California Chiropractic Association, San Diego Chapter, February 28, 1998

San Diego, California, U.S.A.

The Role of the Chiropractor

Rehabilitation Nurses Society, May 22, 1997

Brea, California, U.S.A.

Conservative Management of Lumbar Disc Problems

Visiting Scholars Program, March 7, 1997

Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

Whittier, California

Spinal Disorders: A Chiropractic Perspective

The Monthly Spine Conference at USC University Hospital, April 18, 1996

USC University Hospital

Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

The Role of the Chiropractor

Department of Physical Therapy, August 22, 1994

Kaiser Permanente

Bellflower, California, U.S.A.

The Role of the Chiropractor

Rheumatology Grand Rounds, July 6, 1993

VA Hospital Sepulveda

Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

The Role of the Chiropractor

Neurology Grand Rounds, April 7, 1992

Royal University Hospital

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA

Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Manipulation Under Conscious Sedation

Buena Park Doctors Hospital, November 1991

Buena Park, California, U.S.A.

Managing Soft-Tissue Injuries

Postgraduate Department, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, April 20, 1991

Ventura, California, U.S.A.

Non-Specific Back Pain: a Functional Problem

Third Annual Proceedings of the Pacific Consortium for Chiropractic Research, June 19, 1987

San Diego, California, U.S.A.

TELEVISION APPEARANCES

Complimentary Healthcare / Chiropractic

30 minute program, aired five times in Los Angeles in 1994

KABC Los Angeles, Channel 7, "City View"

 

Updated December 1998