FEATURES The Dark Closet T his two-part series will examine the topic of burnout, especially as it pertains to chiropractors. Part I will discuss burnout and defi ne its various components. In Part II – with our April issue – Dr. Sarah Kuipers will share her thoughts on the close therapeutic relationship between practitioners and patients, in natural therapies, and how to prevent, recognize and deal with oncom- ing burnout. She will also discuss the need for incorporating these topics into the training curriculum of health profes- sionals in all areas. Please join us as we journey down this dusty road which is, as yet, little travelled, by the chiropractic community. Feel free to go to our blog area at www.canadian- chiropractor.ca and enter your comments and opinions along the way. The Art, Science and Philosophy of Chiropractic – A Pediatric Approach ickness and healthcare are very emo- tional topics. Being sick stirs feelings of vulnerability and the fear of not being able to do the important things in life. When the health-care debate involves children, the emotional level can go through the roof! S Mastering the art, science and philo- sophy of chiropractic can take a lifetime. Every doctor is required to have an over- riding philosophy for providing care, the scientifi c evidence to support that care and the skill to deliver the adjustment. This two-part series will consider inter- ventions on behalf of a child, recognizing that these are multifaceted and that the chiropractic approach to pediatric care should be developed with specific regard to the unique needs of children. www.canadianchiropractor.ca 10 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR |FEBRUARY 2008 CHIRO TABLES AND CANADA CUSTOMS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Recent Customs snags, regarding chiropractic tables being delivered from the United States, have been brought to our attention. So, Canadian Chiropractor got busy to learn the rules and policies governing this process. Visit www.cana- dianchiropractor.ca and read about how to ensure that your table isn’t held up the border. UPDATE ON PAUL ATTALLA AND THE ATLANTIC ROWING RACE 2008 Follow Dr. Paul’s progress in the “Spirit of Fernie” as he continues his solo journey across the Atlan- tic. Learn about the perils and the highlights of living alone in a boat at sea. Watch out for waves, freighters and really big fi sh with Dr. Paul – and come meet “Chirp.” READ FULL STORIES ONLINE www.canadianchiropractor.ca The Results of Radial Shockwave Therapy ix pages of equations - however all improvable, incomprehensible, ignore quantum mechanics and are incorrect” (Science 1929.) This was in response to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, also published in Science in 1929. Einstein’s theories were controversial and questioned by the scientific community. S The same cynicism has been directed towards radial shockwave therapy. Fifty years ago, healing by non-surgical techniques was only realized in sci- ence fiction. This type of non-surgical healing is now a reality with numerous double- blind, randomized, controlled studies showing the effectiveness and efficacy of radial shockwave therapy. Today, radial shockwave therapy shares in the treatment and rehabilitation of numerous tendinopathies, trigger point thera- pies and wound regenerations. This treatment has become so popular, with ample evidence to support it, that the clinical applications of radial shock- wave therapy have been incorporated into the curriculum of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. READ FULL STORY ONLINE www.canadianchiropractor.ca www.canadianchiropractor.ca ONLINE FEA TURE NEWS
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