The immediate needs of rescue training often relate to communication and back safety issues. Without doubt, chiropractic is a use- ful addition to the usual conservative medical approaches implemented in res- cue training camps. As a recent graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, I believe chiropractic is a effec- tive approach in acheiving a speedy re- covery for back pain without the use of anti infl amitory medications. Other con- ditions such as headaches and neck pain can also be treated. • References: 1) Apps, J. Polar Acupuncture. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2002: 22(3): 156-158. 2) McGill, S. Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabili- tation. Human Kinetics. 2002. (textbook) Two rescuers in training practise lowering and raising a patient in sked (a.k.a. sledge). 22 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | APRIL 2008 www.canadianchiropractor.ca
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