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Dr. Anthony Hardnett received his Bachelors in Biology with an emphasis in Exercise and Nutritional sciences from Life University, Georgia. He graduated with honors from Life University Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, along with a Clinic Excellence Award.

Dr. Hardnett is highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries and abnormalities common to the spine, extremities and rest of the body. He has extensive knowledge and experience treating patients who suffer from neck or back pain along with headaches. He also works with people who have work and sports related injuries or who have been in motor vehicle accidents.

Dr. Hardnett places his emphasis on correcting spinal subluxations using the latest techniques of spinal adjustments, neuromuscular re-education, physical therapy, myofascial release, and exercise therapy. Dr. Hardnett feels that efficient treatment programs and patient education are all keys for the patient's ultimate success.

Dr. Hardnett's CV:

Anthony Hardnett, D.C.

683 Old Mill Road Millersville, MD 21108

Office: 410-729-2200 Fax: 410-729-3443 Cell: 410-562-5858 Dochardnett@comcast.net

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Chiropractor, Clinic Director, Effective Chiropractic, Inc., Millersville, MD 21108 2007 to Present

Education & LICENSURE: Life University: Doctorate of Chiropractic, Marietta, GA, March 2007 Life University: Bachelors of Biology, Marietta, GA, March 2007 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part 1: 2004 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part 2: 2005 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part 3: 2006 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part 4: 2007 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, PT: 2007

Licensure: State of Maryland Doctor of Chiropractic with Physical Therapy Privileges, License #03540,

2007 Spa Qi: Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center: Atlanta, GA Chiropractic Internship: January 2007-June 2007 Life University Outpatient clinics: Marietta, GA Chiropractic Internship: 2005-2007

PROFESSIONAL Affiliations:

Maryland Chiropractic Association (MCA) 2008 American Chiropractic Association (ACA) 2007 North Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce 2007 American Pregnancy Association 2008

SELECTED PostGraduate training:

Injured Patients and Insurance, The documentation of the injured and the ethical relationship with reporting to Third Party Carriers Atlanta, GA 2007

Life Chiropractic College West, Research and Validating Chiropractic: Research review and rehabilitation, Harrisburg, PA 2008

Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2008

Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2008

Crash Dynamics and its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, Newton’s, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2008

MRI, Bone Scan & X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, Bone Scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2008

Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG,) Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV,) Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP,) Visual Evoked Potential (VEP,) Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2008

Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2008

Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2008

Laura is the Office Manager/Chiropractic Assistant at Effective Chiropractic and has been in the medical field for over 5 years. She meets and greets all patients, schedule appointments, ensures your visit will be a pleasant one, and she can answer any questions about your insurance plan or any other billing questions you may have. Laura will apply therapies, educate, and train our patients in the rehab area. She is a compassionate person and is happy to help our patients feel comfortable and enjoy their visits Dr. Hardnett

“I really enjoy meeting new people and working to help alleviate their pain. It is my goal to help patients get back to a normal, healthy lifestyle.”

“I fully believe in chiropractic and like to help others learn the importance of chiropractic treatment.”

"I look forward to helping you with anything you may need assistance with.”