Richard C. Hallgren, Ph.D.
Email: Richard C. Hallgren, Ph.D.
WebSite: http://hal.bim.msu.edu

Research:
Present research centers around identification of structural changes in suboccipital musculature of patients who have chronic cervical pain. MRI techniques have been developed to study these changes. We have recently discovered a previously unreported connective tissue bridge between the rectus capitis posterior minor muscles and the spinal dura.

Be sure and visit my WebSite to review the innovative ways that I am using visualization technology to enhance the learning experience of osteopathic medical students.

Education:
Iowa State University, Ph.D. BME, 1974
Iowa State University, Ph.D. EE, 1974
Iowa State University, MS, 1971

Title:
Professor

Appointments:
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI


Most Recent Publications:
Hallgren RC, Andary MT, Wyman AJ, Rowan JJ, 2008. A Standardized Protocol for Needle Placement in Suboccipital Muscles. Clinical Anatomy, Vol. 21(6):501-508.

Hallgren RC, Andary MT, 2008. Undershooting of a Neutral Reference Position by Asymptomatic Subjects Following Cervical Motion in the Sagittal PLane. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Accepted for publication.

Hach GD and Hallgren RC, 2004. Chronic Headache Relief After Section of Suboccipital Muscle Dural Connections: A Case Report. Headache, Vol. 44, pp. 1-6.

Hallgren RC, Parkhurst PE, Monson CL, Crew NM, 2002. Implementation of an Interactive, Web-Based Tool for Learning Anatomical Landmarks. Academic Medicine, 77:263-265.

Gorbis S, Hallgren RC, 1999. Visualization Technology in Osteopathic Medical Education. JAOA, Vol. 99(4), pp. 211-214.

Hallgren RC, Gorbis S, 1998. Visualization Technology in Medical Education. Technology Horizons in Education Journal (THE), Vol. 26(6), pp. 66-68.

Andary MT, Hallgren RC, Greenman PE, Rechtien JJ, 1998. Neurogenic Atrophy of Suboccipital Muscles Following a Cervical Injury: A Case Study. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 7(6), pp. 545-549.

Hallgren RC, Gorbis S, 1997. Utilization of the Internet to Deliver Educational Materials to Health Care Professionals. Journal of Clinical Engineering, Vol. 22(6), pp. 23-28.

Hallgren RC, Hack GD, Lipton JA, 1997. Clinical Implications of a Cervical Myodural Bridge. The AAO Journal, Vol. 7(4), pp. 30-34.

McPartland J, Brodeur R, Hallgren RC, 1997. Chronic Neck Pain, Standing Balance, and Suboccipital Muscle Atrophy -- A Pilot Study. JMPT, Vol. 20(1), pp. 24-29.

Hack GD, Koritzer RT, Robinson WL, Hallgren RC, Greenman PE, 1995. Anatomical Relationship Between the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor Muscle and the Dura Mater. Spine, Vol. 20(23), pp. 2484-2486.

Hallgren RC, Greenman PE, Rechtien JJ, 1994. Atrophy of Suboccipital Muscles in Chronic Pain Patients: A Pilot Study. JAOA, Vol. 94(12), pp. 1032-1038.

Hallgren RC, Greenman PE, Meyer RC, Rechtien JJ, 1993. MRI of Normal and Pathological Muscle of the Upper Cervical Spine. Journal of Clinical Engineering, Vol. 18(5), pp. 433-439.