Canadian Chiropractic Convention 2010 Friday, November 12 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. Track One -Is Reduced Motion an Allostatic Load: the neurophysiological association of nociception to allostasis and proprioception to homeostasis James Chestnut, DC 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? Gerry Clum, DC 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 William Hsu, DC Johanne Martel, DC Brad Muir, DC John Pikula, DC Sunny Rathore, DC Igor Steiman, DC Howard Vernon, DC, PhD Provided by a panel of clinical experts representing the Canadian chiropractic specialty colleges. SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Delegate Guide 19
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