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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
How this Canadian chiropractor overcame nagging back pain and became a national champion
Canadian chiropractor and powerlifter Dr. Derick Luu battled through injuries and faced strong competition for seven years. Now finally, he holds the title of national champion. But it didn’t come easily. Over the years, he was struck with various back, hip, and shoulder injuries from powerlifting (squatting, bench pressing, andRead More
Canadian chiropractor curls the distance
Photos by Curling Canada and Andrew Klaver photography For Dr. Brigitte MacPhail, curling has always been a way of life. Growing up in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Dr. MacPhail was raised in a family of avid curlers, who encouraged her to start playing in grade three. She excelled in highRead More
Oh, the places you’ll go! Tales from the road with Dr. Shannon McEwen, chiropractor to the rockstars
A career in healthcare always called to Dr. Shannon McEwen, who found her pathway to chiropractic at a school career fair booth promoting the Southern California University of Health Science chiropractic program. When she graduated top of her class and began practicing in Toronto’s beaches neighborhood, she was comfortable, butRead More