Track One - Groundbreaking Canadian Research: leading the world Canadian Research … an area of activity that has greatly enhanced the credibility and profile of the chiropractic profession. Chiropractic in Canada can currently and proudly boast of a significant number of highly distinguished and respected university-based researchers and research chairs. These four esteemed individuals will share with you their specific research activities and how these activities will support and enhance chiropractic. They will also speak to the critical issues of integration within university research settings and of their collaborative activities with researchers from other health professions. Celebrate and applaud this critical aspect of the future of chiropractic. Track Two - Chiropractic: the science, philosophy and art Dr. Mancini, president of Parker College of Chiropractic and Parker Seminars, will take you on a journey of discovery about Chiropractic; how D.D. Palmers’ big idea in 1895 has become the leading natural health care profession in the world. In a time where the health care system of many countries is being questioned, how can chiropractors be positioned as the leaders of the health and wellness paradigm, and become the preferred providers. Dr. Mancini will discuss how our science, philosophy and art are the answers to many of the challenges in health care today. You will be inspired and realize that chiropractic is the key to support the health of humanity. Track Three - Pain Management: clinical panel A review from a multidisciplinary panel of representatives from Canada’s chiropractic specialty colleges and the Canadian Academy of Pain Management. Track One - Intentional Victories: valuable insight into becoming a consistent top performer to overcome every challenge life throws at you Dr. Spencer will take you on a compelling journey of Lance Armstrong and team’s unparalleled eight Tour de France victories. Learn how Dr. Spencer helped contribute to the greatest dynasty in the history of sport. It’s the roadmap that shows how to become a consistent top performer in all you do to overcome every challenge life throws at you to be the best you can be. Track Two – Chiropractic: thought leaders? Part I Ever wondered why is it that when chiropractic is currently presented in the media, politics or public sector none of our chiropractic organizations or colleges are consulted for information; rather, the medical community is asked to provide information and in many cases judgment on the value and effectiveness of our profession and principles of practice? The answer is simple… medicine is the thought leader in health care. Is there a way that our profession can become a thought leader and in what capacity, thus taking control of the direction and branding/public perception of chiropractic? The answer to this question is … absolutely. Track Three - Grand Rounds: clinical panel Representatives from Canada’s chiropractic specialty colleges and medical experts identify the best management strategies for your patients. Track One - We Were Right All Along Dr. Spencer will speak about how adjusting positively influences genetic expression, biochemistry and behaviour of the cell by restoring body holism. This is the ultimate complementary view to the traditional biomechanical and neural model of what chiropractic adjusting does to create and maintain health. This is the information that makes the concept of interference understandable in terms of the global body, something that’s been very elusive to describe in terms of science, until now. Track Two – Chiropractic: thought leaders? Part II Dr. Riekeman continues his dialogue about how chiropractic is currently presented in the media, politics or public sector and why none of our chiropractic organizations or colleges are consulted for information; rather, the medical community is asked to provide information and in many cases judgment on the value and effectiveness of our profession and principles of practice? The answer is simple … medicine is the thought leader in health care. Dr. Riekeman presents a thoughtful commentary on how our profession can become a thought leader and in what capacity thus taking control of the direction and branding/public perception of chiropractic. Track Three - Cervical and Upper Extremity Conditions: clinical pearls from the experts Provided by a panel of clinical experts representing the Canadian chiropractic specialty colleges. Track One - Is Reduced Motion an Allostatic Load: the neurophysiological association of nociception to allostasis and proprioception to homeostasis Chronic reduced motion in synovial joints results in chronic adaptive (allostatic) changes such as increased connective tissue adhesions, increased inflammatory mediators, increased nociception, and decreased proprioception. Recent neurophysiological research links these changes to an increased allostatic load. Allostatic load is a model of adaptive physiology that can help elucidate the global neurophysiological effects of vertebral subluxation complex. Track Two - Still Crazy After All These Years? Is it irrational or foolish to think that the perspective of the chiropractor can influence the systems of health care delivery and the paradigm of health itself? Come and take this thoughtful and insightful journey with the most experienced and well-respected administrator in chiropractic today, Dr. Gerry Clum, president of Life Chiropractic College West. Track Three - Lumbar and Lower Extremity Conditions: clinical pearls from the experts Provided by a panel of clinical experts representing the Canadian chiropractic specialty colleges. Track One - Groundbreaking Canadian Research: leading the world Canadian Research … an area of activity that has greatly enhanced the credibility and profile of the chiropractic profession. Chiropractic in Canada can currently and proudly boast of a significant number of highly distinguished and respected university-based researchers and research chairs. Four of these esteemed individuals will share with you their specific research activities and how these activities will support and enhance chiropractic. They will also speak to the critical issues of integration within university research settings and of their collaborative activities with researchers from other health professions. Join us as we celebrate and applaud this critical aspect of the future of chiropractic. Track Two - Does Unity, Strength and Inspiration Matter in the Age of Evidence? Dr. Clum will take delegates through “a thoughtful consideration of roles and responsibilities in health care and professional life.” With more than 27 years of experience in chiropractic, Dr. Clum brings the perfect acumen to this thoughtprovoking topic and will help each of us to maximize our individual roles and the role of our profession in today’s evolving world of health care. Track Three - Subluxation Neuroanatomy This session reviews the neuroanatomy of subluxation, including integrating the following regions: peripheral mechanoreceptors, the spinal cord, the cerebellum, the thalamus, the cortex, the hypothalamus, the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, the intermedius nucleus, the external cuneate nucleus, the vestibular nucleus, the periaqueductal grey matter, immune organs, blood supply, viscera, adrenal medulla, the annulus of the intervertebral disc, the intrafusal fibers of the muscle spindle, etc. Track One - Subluxation Clinical Studies This session presents and reviews a number of studies from 1918 to 2010 that support the subluxation neuroanatomy presented in his first session. The aim of this session is to support the biological plausibility for the anecdotal observations of many chiropractic clinicians for chiropractic spinal adjusting in influencing systemic health. Track Two - A Wellness Approach to Successful Living Be inspired by Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker College of Chiropractic and Parker Seminars, sharing his journey to discovering the secrets of a successful life. As he shares his over 20 years of experience, you will be given a plan and a wonderful head start into a life journey of possibility for yourself. Success means different things to different people, and we know that there are common denominators in all success. In this presentation Dr. Mancini will share the common thoughts and behaviors of individuals that have achieved greatness. It’s never too late to create an extraordinary life. Experience this inspiring man and choose to take action toward fulfilling your full potential. Track Three - Evidence-based Wellness and Prevention: the only viable 21st century health care model James Chestnut, DC The current chronic illness pandemic represents the single greatest threat to human health and survival in recorded history. The literature is unequivocal; the most significant factor regarding both the cause and the prevention of chronic illness is the EXPRESSION of genes - epigenetics. Learn what lifestyle choices are matched to the human genome and how to empower your patients to make them.