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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
Research working for you- let’s talk about impact
The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) funds research to discover the best, evidence-informed care for patients living with spinal dysfunction and disease. These investments build clinician expertise and validates the role of chiropractors as essential healthcare providers. Now, to help all clinicians see the tangible and positive impact scientifically-sound researchRead More
Supporting the future of chiropractic through the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association
Sarah Smith Coulter, Director of Member Experience, CCA The National Student Canadian Chiropractic Association, known as SCCA National, was created to provide Canadian chiropractic students studying at home or abroad with information and resources to transition successfully into practicing in Canada while forging a strong relationship with the CCA, provincialRead More
Chris Hadfield’s advice on how to stay motivated
“We (astronauts) recognize one body, one lifetime. So, take care of this thing. Have fun, but recognize you only get one of these and it’s only going to get older…That’s sort of a constant astronaut mantra.” Col. Chris Hadfield Earlier this year, Col. Chris Hadfield shared his advice with CCARead More