Untwisting a Distorted Brain Using CSF to Nurture Traumatic Brain Injury- Workshop

Joseph De Nicola

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Untwisting a Distorted Brain Using CSF to Nurture Traumatic Brain Injury- Workshop

July 29, 2026

2026 July TBI Course Brochure
2026 July TBI Course Brochure.pdf
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Program Overview "Untwisting a Distorted Brain Using CSF to Nurture TBI" is a 7-hour continuing medical education (CME) program designed to present an osteopathic framework for the understanding and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The course bridges the gap between evolving research and clinical application by integrating current TBI pathophysiology concepts with osteopathic principles.

The curriculum emphasizes the role of several factors in perpetuating neurologic dysfunction, including:

  • Cranial strain patterns
  • Dural membrane restrictions
  • Venous congestion
  • Impaired cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics

Participants will learn through a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on technique laboratories focused on practical application, with a strong highlight on optimizing venous drainage and CSF fluctuation.

Course Curriculum & Schedule

The one-day program on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, includes the following sessions:

  • An overview of TBI and why osteopathy is a powerful treatment for brain injury pathology.
  • Lectures and technique labs on using the dural membranes to effectively reseat a distorted brain.
  • Lectures and technique labs on using denser parts of the brain (the cerebellum and midbrain) to reseat a distorted cerebrum.
  • A research update on Parkinson's disease and osteopathy, focusing on its relevance to healing TBI.
  • Demonstrations of critical intra-oral techniques necessary for treating TBI during the second or third visit.
  • A lecture and lab focused on critical venous drainage and amplifying CSF flow to support brain healing, including the CV5 technique.

Instructors

  • Maud Nerman DO, CSPOMM, CA: Dr. Nerman has over 40 years of practice focusing on neurological problems and has developed powerful cranial osteopathy protocols for treating acute and chronic head injuries.
  • Sheldon Yao, DO, FAAO: Dr. Yao is the Chair of the Department of OMM at NYITCOM and has researched, published, and lectured extensively on using OMM to treat concussions and Parkinson's disease.

Logistics & Eligibility

  • Date & Location: July 29, 2026, at the NYITCOM OMM laboratory in the Serota Building (Old Westbury, NY).
  • Credits: Approved for a maximum of 7 AOA Category 1-A CME credits.
  • Eligibility: Participation is limited to DO and MD trainees, and a prior cranial introductory course is preferred.
  • Tuition: $350 for Physicians, $300 for NYITCOM Osteopathic Medicine Center and Alumni Members, and $250 for Residents. There is a $50 discount for previous attendees of a Nerman Course on TBI.