JUNE 2009 • Volume 14, N°4 14 features 8 Sports Medicine An important gateway to the future. 12 Kids First – Part 1 A child’s first chiropractic visit. By Ogi Ressel, DC 12 departments Editor’s Note Research Review Corner Canadian Chiropractor Online Life’s Little Adjustments Editorial Advisory Board Professional directory Classifieds The X-files 6 10 22 36 36 36 36 38 ON THE COVER: Chiropractors all over Canada – and their associations – are becoming viewed as an integral element in sports medi- cine at all levels. These professionals recognize this as a necessary niche from which to springboard chiropractic into recognition as a powerful health-care specialty. 4 • CANAdiAN ChirOPrACTOr | JUNE 2009 www.canadianchiropractor.ca 14 Baseball Pitching Performance Adaptations of the overhead shoulder and the implications for injury. By Michael Chivers, BKin (Hons), DC, D.Ac, FCCSS(C) 18 The Marvel of Miracles Making them happen for you. By John Hinwood, DC 24 Looking Inward Practice strategies for a tough economy, Part 2. By Shawn Veltman and Scott Newman 32 Technique Toolbox Strategies for shoulder injuries. By John Minardi, BHK, DC 8 contents