OTZ Health Education - Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the OTZ Technique?

The OTZ Technique is a unique analysis and manipulation of the joint between the occiput in the first cervical vertebra. The analysis involves a specific form of motion palpation of the above articulation as well as x-ray analysis and postural distortion. Manipulation of this joint is obtained through a technique not previously taught. The ultimate goal of our seminar experience is to give providers a unique new prism through which to view their patients and a powerful tool for which to treat them.

2. What does " OTZ" mean?

In 2006 Dr. Francis Murphy, DC of Dallas, Texas developed this technique and named it after the binary code used in computer language, i.e., one to zero.

3. What are some of the applications of the OTZ Technique?

The original application of this technique was to a patient suffering from Frozen Shoulder Syndrome (FSS). Dr. Murphy has personally resolved over 1000 cases of FSS, often very dramatically and quickly, using this technique. Go to our sister website, www.frozenshoulderdoctor.com, for more information on how this technique is used to treat FSS. Since then he has been training providers from around the world who have duplicated his success. Dr. Michael Hall, DC, DCAN, clinical neurology professor at Parker University in Dallas, Texas is part of the OTZ team. He has been helping Dr. Murphy understand the neurological implications of this powerful adjustment. It appears that some of its effects are on the brainstem nuclei. Dr. Murphy and other providers have used this information and clinically applied it to patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, Bell's palsy, various types of headaches, vertigo and dizziness, smell and taste dysfunction, and other brainstem manifestations with great clinical success.

4. Is there any research that backs up these clinical findings?

In April of 2011 Dr. Murphy along with co-authors Dr. Michael Hall DC and Dr. Anne Jensen DC were awarded a poster presentation of their first paper that was presented at the prestigious World Federation of Chiropractic biennial event held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. This paper was a 50 consecutive case retrospective review of patients suffering from frozen shoulder syndrome seen in Dr. Murphy's office. Currently this paper is under review for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The OTZ team is currently seeking out research dollars to fund more studies on how this powerful technique affects the human nervous system as well as how it may be applied clinically.

5. How many people suffer from Frozen Shoulder Syndrome?

Reputable websites such as www.mayoclinic.org suggests that up to 3% of the population suffers from frozen shoulder syndrome at any one time. That works out to approximately 9 million people in the United States alone! The average frozen shoulder patient ranges from 40 to 70 years old and it is more common in females than males. Frozen shoulder syndrome is subdivided into primary and secondary. The most common form is the primary form, which is essentially idiopathic. Secondary frozen shoulder syndrome has been associated with a recent trauma or surgery, a recent immobilization of the affected shoulder, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, thyroid conditions, and cardiovascular conditions. Approximately 20% of the time a patient previously diagnosed with frozen shoulder syndrome can get the condition in the other shoulder. If you currently find treating patients with frozen shoulder syndrome downright challenging just go to the Seminar Registration tab and register for an upcoming seminar. It is that easy! If you would like to add a new patient population to your clinic that you are currently not marketing to, then get certified and begin to fix the millions of patients that desperately need your help! Mastering this technique will put the WOW! factor back into your practice when you watch the arm go up many times after the first adjustment! Three percent of the people in your area need this care. Crunch the numbers yourself and you will see that the return on your investment is very high.

6.What are OTZ certified practitioners saying about the seminar and technique?

Our experience with training providers has been extremely positive with many going back to their practices on Monday and calling in those tough Frozen Shoulder Syndrome patients to be fixed. We have gotten texting back from excited doctors the days after a seminar on their accomplishments. Go to our YouTube site and see some actual testimonials of past attendees.

7. What is your cancellation policy?

Store Sales Policy — No refunds or exchanges on training manual or online subscription purchases. Seminar reservations are NOT eligible for refund but may be rescheduled to a future seminar date with 21 days' written notice to OTZ. Rescheduled reservations are based on availability. Written notice must be provided 21 days prior to the original seminar reservation date and may be emailed to info@otzhealthed.com, faxed to 214.368.3556, or mailed to OTZ Health Education Systems, 6211 W. Northwest Hwy, Suite C255, Dallas, TX 75225, USA.

8. Are CE credits available for your program?

Not at this time. We are exploring this option for the future.