Institute Faculty

President and Founder

Dr. James Dunning

DPT, MSc Manip Ther, MSPT, OCS, MTC, MAACP, MCSP, MMACP
Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (UK)
Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (UK)

James Dunning is the founder and owner of The Acupuncture, Spine & Headache Center in Montgomery, Alabama.  Dr. Dunning specializes in spinal manipulation, western and traditional Chinese acupuncture, and trigger point dry needling for a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.  Dr. Dunning graduated Magna Cum Laude and received a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific, California and a post-graduate Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Florida.  In addition, he received a post-graduate Master of Science in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Birmingham, England, and has completed advanced training in Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation at the London School of Osteopathy. 

Dr. Dunning is a Manipulative Physiotherapist, Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Manual Therapist, Member of the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (England), and Member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (England).  He has completed original experimental research investigating the effects of cervical manipulation on the electromyographic activity of the upper limb muscles.

Dr. Dunning presented on the neurophysiological effects of C5-6 high-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation on the biceps brachii muscle at the 2007 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) Annual Conference in St. Louis.  The abstract is published in the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, Volume 15, Issue 3, p. 180 and can be accessed by clicking on "AAOMPT Conference Abstracts" at www.jmmtonline.com.

Dr. Dunning has a special interest in the use of acupuncture and spinal adjustments for the treatment of cervicogenic headaches, whiplash associated disorders of the cervicothoracic region, post-partum pelvic pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunctions, lumbar zygapophyseal joint dysfunctions, neurogenic cervicobrachial pain syndromes, craniofacial pain, and neuromyofascial pain syndromes.

Most recently in June of 2008, Dr. Dunning presented original experimental research on the effects of HVLA thrust manipulation on the electromyographic activity of upper limb muscles in Rotterdam, Netherlands at the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT).

REGISTER ONLINE for the TWO-DAY COURSE entitled High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust Manipulation of the Spine, Pelvis & Thorax.
 
Email Dr. James Dunning at seminars@spinalmanipulation.org 

 

Mr. Innes Morton

Grad Dip Manip Ther, BSc (Hons), MAACP, MCSP, MMACP
Instructor: High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust Manipulation of Spine, Pelvis & Thorax Course (UK)
  

 

Mr. Gisli Sigurdsson

MSc Manip Ther, BScPT, SRP, MCSP, MMACP
Instructor: High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust Manipulation of Spine, Pelvis & Thorax Course (Iceland & UK)

Gisli Sigurdsson received a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Iceland and a Master of Science in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Birmingham, England.  He has completed original experimental research on the electromyographic activity of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in different cranio-cervical sitting postures.  He is a Member of the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MMACP), England.  Mr. Sigurdsson is a former European Handball player in the Premier Icelandic League (1990-1994).  Mr. Sirgurdsson is a Manipulative Physiotherapist and is the founder and owner of The Physiotherapy Clinic of Orkuveitan in Reykjavick, Iceland.