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7 ways to fit your bike
Most people know you need a bike that you can step over and reach the pedals, but did you know there are several components that you can (and should) adjust to make your bike fit right? This is a practice pro cyclists know well but it is just as importantRead More
Priyanka, winner of Canada’s Drag Race, shares how chiropractic helps keep her stage ready
As many Pride festivities kick-off throughout Canada this month, the CCA was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Priyanka, the winner of Canada’s Drag Race. She also happens to be a regular chiropractic patient! Priyanka began seeing a chiropractor about six years ago and explained, “I looked intoRead More
9 benefits of getting your exercise in the pool, lake, or ocean
Summer is well underway and water activities are in full-swing. Whether it’s at a nearby lake, beach, or swimming pool, it’s time to talk about water exercises and why they’re good for you. Here are nine benefits of exercising (particularly swimming) in water: There’s low impact on your joints: WaterRead More
Changing course: When the research captain becomes the shipmate
Dr. Silvano Mior tells his residents when they start their post-graduate program with him that his job is to make them smarter than he is by the end. And many who he taught, have become nationally and internationally renowned leaders and researchers. Now over 40 years later, students in residencyRead More
The power of partnership
“Research is the currency of the chiropractic profession,” says Dr. Richard Brown, Secretary-General of the World Federation of Chiropractic. At the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF), we believe this to be true. Why? Because currency means “to be generally accepted” and the reason that high-quality, evidence-based research is crucial toRead More
Over $75,000 awarded to sports sciences research
The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) and the Foundation for the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences – Canada (FRCCSS-C) are pleased to announce awards exceeding $75,000 for four projects in their first cosponsored grant competition. “Through this call we’ve been able to shine a spotlight on the valuable inroadsRead More
Contributing to rehabilitation and low back pain research on a global level: CCGI and the WHO
Carol Cancelliere, DC, MPH, PhD Low back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions are top contributors of disability worldwide. The CCGI has been involved in projects with the World Health Organization over the past few years, specifically in response to the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 call for action, which is committed toRead More
All hands-on deck!
An interprofessional project to model the integration of NMSK care on funded primary care teams The cross-Canada project: “All hands-on deck! Enhancing comprehensive primary care by integrating musculoskeletal care (chiropractic) on interprofessional teams – supporting education, competency attainment and optimizing integration” led by Drs. Deborah Kopansky-Giles (CMCC) and Ayla AzadRead More
What is pain? 5 ways you can manage your pain
Spine, muscle and nervous system pain has many causes including physical trauma, poor posture, repetitive motion, overuse, and wear and tear. The pain may be so disruptive that it keeps you from falling asleep, leaving you fatigued and unable to focus on simple tasks, or interferes with your daily activities,Read More
The CCA was back in Ottawa for another successful advocacy day
The CCA was back in Ottawa for another successful advocacy day. We had the opportunity to meet with MP Bonita Zarrillo, MP Cathay Wagantall, MP Pat Kelly, MP Robert Kitchen, MP Fraser Tolie, MP Chad Collins, Senator Gigi Osler, and two advisors from the Ministries of Health and the MinistryRead More