Burl R. Pettibon, D.C., Ph.D. (Hon) FABCS, FRCCM 459 Cannon Rd. Packwood, WA 98361 bpettibon@pettibonsystem.com Mailing Address: 2118 Jackson Hwy Chehalis, WA 98532 Ph 800-766-4885 Fx 360-748-6773 1956 Graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College 1956-1980 Practiced at 3837 S. 12 th, Tacoma, WA 98405 1981-Present Founded The Pettibon Institute, a non-profit research corporation. This corporation is dedicated to chiropractic research and umbrellas The Pettibon System, Inc. a design and marketing company that manufactures rehabilitation products which are distributed to health professionals. The company also markets x- ray equipment and hardware that has been designed and patented by Dr. Burl Pettibon. The Pettibon Institute has funded many research projects. The seated adjusting technique culminated in the design of the special, lightweight hand-held adjusting instrument. Dr. Pettibon developed and teaches various fulcrum ligament and muscle rehabilitation exercise procedures that are used for the musculoskeletal rehabilitation of the paravertebral soft tissues. He also designed the Pettibon Tendon Ligament Muscle Stimulator in 1987. This device is extremely successful in the removal of algo-genic exudates that cause splinting and tetany in soft tissue prior to the adjustment. From 1991 to the present time he has designed and introduced the Wobble Chair, the Linked Exercise Trainer, the Negative Z Skull on Atlas Adjuster, various traction devices, Pettibon Weighting Systems, the spinal Rejuvenation Traction Table and protocols, as well as various other spinal rehabilitation tables and devices to make the detection and correction of the vertebral subluxation both easier and more accurate. At the present time, he has over 50 products that he has designed and is marketing to professionals.
1984-1985 Professional development includes continuing studies at Western States College of Chiropractic with the following credit hours: Biochemistry 72 hours Neurophysiology 60 hours Pathology 24 hours Public Health 40 hours Clinical Nutrition 36 hours Anatomy 120 hours Pettibon-Palmer research projects, Reliability of Radiographic Patient Positioning and Repositioning, and Radiographic Analysis and Re-Analysis, were proven to be true by at least three independent doctors. The results of the study were published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 1991-1993 Dr. Pettibon was Director of Research at the We Care Chiropractic Clinic and Research Center in Spartanburg, S.C. and worked with Walter V. Pierce, D.C., on many major projects to benefit the chiropractic profession and other musculoskeletal health care providers. 1991-Present Lecture and Extension Faculty member at Palmer College of Chiropractic and Life University, Logan College of Chiropractic, Parker College of Chiropractic, as well as, an instructor at many state conventions in the U.S. and abroad. He also teaches seminars worldwide in Spinal Bio-Mechanics and Bio-Engineering. He is a member of the PSPS teaching team with Parker seminars. 1993-1996 Was in active practice in Garland, Texas while conducting research culminating in the Negative Z Skull on Atlas Adjusting Instrument, the Dorsal-Lumbar Adjusting Table, and the Linked Exercise Trainer. 1998 Certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia by Bridgeport University 1999 Awarded Fellow of Royal College of Chiropractic Medicine 2000 Awarded Fellow of American Board of Chiropractic Medicine 2004 Awarded Fellow of Royal College of Chiropractic Medicine 2005 Awarded Fellow of American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Specialists 2005 Awarded Diplomate of American Board of Chiropractic Specialists 2007 Honorary PhD from American International Univerisity
Present Dr. Pettibon continues to research. He and his wife Sharon live in their homes in Packwood Washington and in Mazatlan, Mexico He has a practice in Gig Harbor, WA to see difficult cases. He is licensed in Hawaii, Kansas, Texas, South Carolina, Washington, and Arizona. He is also an Associate Professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Publications and Recent Writings: 2004 X-Ray And Adjusting Procedures, (textbook) 2002 Pettibon Chiropractic And Rehabilitation Procedures Reinvented To Correct The Spine And Posture, (textbook) 1989 Introduction to Spinal Bio-Mechanics (textbook) Paravertebral Soft Tissue Rehabilitation for Osseous Corrections and Stability, 1 st Edition, 1996, 2 nd Edition. 1997 The Pettibon Spinal Bio-Mechanics X-ray System, edited by Dennis Woggon, D.C. 1996-1997 Dr. Pettibon wrote a series of 48 articles for the Chiropractic Journal on the subject of Spinal Bio-Mechanics and Soft Tissue Rehabilitation. 1997 Dr. Pettibon has wrote articles for Parker College Share Magazine and has recently edited a book on his life s work written by Dennis Woggon, D.C. Presently He is now writing a series of articles for both the Canadian Chiropractor Magazine and The Chiropractic Journal.
Publications, Peer Reviewed Journals: Reliability of the Pettibon Position System for Radiographic Procedures. J vertebral sublexation Res 2000: 4:1 Reflex control of the spine and posture: a review of the literature from a chiropractic prospective Chiropractic Osteopathy 2005, 13:16 The Development Of The Spinal curves And Their Relationship to Resistive Forces. J Chiro Case Reports, 1993 Publications and Projects: 1) Subluxation Configurations of the Neck, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. and biomechanical research by 2) Subluxation of the Neck (lateral), by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by 3) Cervical X-ray Procedures, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by 4) Chiropractors Main Goal, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanial research by 5) The Piezoelectric Effect Of The Spine Under Stress, by Pettibon, B.R., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, April-May, 1973. 6) Chiropractic Spinal Exercises, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, June-July, and October-November, 1973. 7) Bio-Mechanical Research of the Low Back, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Pettibon and associates. Todays Chiropractic, December-January, 1973/1974, and February-March and April- May, 1974. 8) True Dorsal Spine, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Dr. Pettibon and associates. Todays Chiropractic, June-July, 1974. 9) Sacral Subluxations, Cause of Subluxations of the Fifth Lumbar, Both Posterior and Anterior (spondylolisthesis), by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, August-September, 1974. 10) Subluxations Altered Physiology Pathology Cycle, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, November-December, 1974 11) Preparing The Spine For Sleep, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, January-February, 1975.
12) Don t Adjust Me For Symptoms Today At The Expense Of Spinal Pathology Tomorrow, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Dr. Pettibon and associates. Todays Chiropractic, January-February, 1976. 13) Specific Exercises That Prepare The Spine To Hold Your Adjustment, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, March-April, 1976. 14) Precise Exercises For Cervical Lower Angle and Axis Spinous Process, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, May-June, 1976. 15) Applied Spondylometery, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, July-August, 1976. 16) Subluxation, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Dr. Pettibon and associates. Todays Chiropractic, September-October, 1976. 17) Basic X-Ray Procedures, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, March-April, 1977. 18) Chiropractic Test, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., J.A. Giblet, D.C., and biomechanical research by Todays Chiropractic, May-June, 1977. 19) Leg Check, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and biomechanical research by Dr. Pettibon and associates. Todays Chiropractic, July-August, 1977. 20) Advanced Pettibon Seminar, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., Gary Donaldson, D.C., Dennis Woggon, D.C., C. Sklar, D.C. 21) Longitudinal Skull Division, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. Digest of Chiropractic Economics, November-December, 1971, pg. 36. 22) The Concept of Cervical Unit Subluxations, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. Digest of Chiropractic Economics, March-April, 1972, pg. 48. 23) Educational Symposium (One Week) at Lewis and Clark College by Burl Pettibon, D.C. Pettibon Spinal Bio-Mechanics Institute, Inc. 24) The Bio-Mechanics of the Thoracic Spine, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. International Review, July 1977. 25) The Three Dimensional Bio-Dynamic Congruence Of The Spine With Gravity, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., R. Garde, D.C., and D. Harrison, D.C. ICA Review, August-September, 1979. 26) Basis For Lumbo-Sacral Adjustments, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. Digest of Chiropractic Economics, September-October, 1972, pg. 76. 27) Bio-Mechanical Considerations For Subluxations, Adjustments, and Manipulation, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. Digest of Chiropractic Economics, Part 5 of Series. May-June, 1972, pg. 20. 28) Basis For Chiropractic X-Ray Procedure, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. Digest of Chiropractic, September-October, 1971, pg. 16.
29) The Chiropractic Goal, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. International Review of Chiropractic, November, 1971, pg. 10. 30) A Rationale For Scientific Chiropractic, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. Digest of Chiropractic Economics, July-August, 1971, pg. 3. 31) Bio-Mechanics and Bio-Engineering, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and associates. 32) Chiropractic: The Correction of Abnormal Spinal Angles And The Removal Of The Piezoelectric And Streaming Potential Effects Of Nerve Interference, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., and associates, 1986. 33) Maximum and Minimum Energy States Of The Normal And Subluxated Spine, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1980. 34) Halderman Conference in Los Angeles, Burl Pettibon, D.C. 35) Mechanics Of The Neurological Leg Check Examinations And Treatment Indicated, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., D. George, D.C., Dennis Woggon, D.C., M. Sisk, D.C., 1989. 36) Adjusting The Cervical Spine In The Seated Position, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1987. 37) A Model Of The Normal Spine, by Burl Pettibon, D.C. 38) 1982 Anglo-European Chiropractic Convention-Bornmouth, England. Burl Pettibon, D.C. 39) Central Skull Division With Paper Template, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1987. 40) Pain Centers Are Coming, Can Chiropractic Compete? by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1987. 41) Spinal Soft Tissue Rehabilitation, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1987. 42) Dentate Ligament and Epi Pia Collagen Network Deformity: A Cause of C.N.F. and Sub-Arachnoid Space Impedance, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1989. 43) Chiropractic Articular Neurology, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1991. 44) Head and Body Weighting: A Proven Time Dependent Action And Reaction Spinal Correction Procedure, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1992. 45) Computer Aided Subluxation Diagnosis and Correction, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1992. A monograph explaining the function and use of a computer aided subluxation diagnosis and correction instrument that he designed and had built. 46) Computer Aided Subluxation Diagnosis and Correction, Presented to the South Carolina Academy of Science, 1993. 47) Ocular and Vestibular Reflex Disfunction: A Cause Of Idiopathic Scoliosis, A Second Look. Presented to the South Carolina Academy of Science, 1992. 48) The Skull Vertebrae: The Only Vertebrae That Has Neural Tissue And 5 Righting Reflexes To Assure Its Position In 3-Dimensional Space. Presented at Life College Upper Cervical Conference, 1992. BOOKS: 1) Pettibon Spine Model, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1981. 2) Chiropractic Theory and Implication, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1981, Second Edition. 3) True Plane Spinography, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1981, Second Edition. 4) Bio-Mechanics and Bio-Engineering Of The Cervical Spine, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1989. 5) Introduction To Spinal Bio-Mechanics, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1989.
6) The Spine Model: A Model Of The Optimum Upright Spine Under Gravity, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 1993. 7) Pettibon Chiropractic And Rehabilitation Procedures Reinvented To Correct The Spine And Posture, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 2002 8) X-Ray And Adjusting Procedures, by Burl Pettibon, D.C., 2004 HONORS AND AWARDS: Logan College of Chiropractic, Certificate of Merit, 1973. Palmer College of Chiropractic, Distinguished Service Award, 1974, 1975, and 1976. Distinguished Service Award from International Chiropractors Association. Distinguished Service Award from I.C.A. of California. Distinguished Service Award from Columbia Institute of Chiropractic, Toronto. Cornerstone, American Chiropractic Magazine, 1986. D.D. Palmer Scientific Award, Eighth Recipient, 1987. Scientific Award, International Chiropractors Association for contribution to the Science of Chiropractic. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Founder, Pettibon Bio-Mechanics Institute, a non-profit research organization, 1981. Advisory Board of Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta, 1974-1975. Founder, United Chiropractic Association of Washington. Member of I.C.A. Member of We Care Association PROMOTER AND DEVELOPER: In the past 35 years, Dr. Pettibon has developed over 35 Chiropractic clinics. He most recently has developed clinics in Bellevue, Renton and Vancouver, WA., Jackson, Miss., Garland, TX. He has been active in consulting, as well as, research. He is one of the cofounders of Comprehensive Spinal Analysis, a computer-aided x-ray digitizing service in South Carolina and Vector Publishing who publish the Journal of Chiropractic Case Reports. He is active in teaching for the Pettibon Bio-Mechanics Institute.