credibility enough to his fi ndings to bring the concept of his seating exercises to the rest of the scientifi c community. RESULTS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS Dr. Fryer was able to obtain a small grant from the British Columbia Chiropractic Association that helped allow him to go to Scotland and conduct upright-MRI studies to collate with his own findings. As well, he has designed realistic dynam- ic disc models – to educate patients, and other clinicians, on mobile disc anatomy and biomechanics – and uses proceeds from the sale of these models to fund his research. His studies did indeed lead to the peer reviewed publication of a paper. Entitled “Preliminary investigation into a seated unloading movement strategy for the lumbar spine: A pilot study” it is in press for publication in Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy and is also currently available through the Science Direct Database at http://dx.doi. org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.06.008 . Fryer plans on submitting his fol- low-up work utilizing upright MRI to the journal Spine when the write-up is complete. As well, Fryer is following through on his recently reviewed paper at The Lan- cet. Following some suggestions by the review board for that journal, Fryer is currently working to test his hypothesis with the assistance of the mechanical en- gineering department at the University of Northern British Columbia. Dr. Fryer continues to lecture widely on the topics of osteoarthritis and related spinal hydraulics, and nutrition. • READ THESE STORIES AND MORE AT WWW.CANADIANCHIROPRACTOR.CA NEWS HIGHLIGHTS • Chiropractic for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans DCs from around the United States are participating in an International Chiropractic Association (ICA) initiative aimed at supporting America’s newest returning veterans with immediate access to chiropractic services. READ FULL STORIES ONLINE INDUSTRY NEWS • Theralase launches Rehab Centre On Wednesday, July 23, Theralase Technologies Inc., announced the company has launched a Laser Rehabilitation Centre at its corporate headquarters. • Axiom Releases Decompression Therapy News Blog Axiom Worldwide is proud to introduce www.AxiomAnswers.com, a non-surgical spinal decompression therapy news blog. READ FULL STORIES ONLINE WEB EXCLUSIVE A Canadian Chiropractic Master Interview with Dr. Donald Viggiani By Roger Turner, DC r. Donald Viggiani of Toronto, Ontario, has been in practice for 52 years and has served on many college, provincial and international boards. He still practises five days a week and all his patients feel very privileged to be his patients. Dr. Viggiani shares his story with Canadian Chiropractor. D READ FULL STORY ONLINE WWW.CANADIANCHIROPRACTOR.CA 10 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | SEPTEMBER 2008 www.canadianchiropractor.ca E-NEWSLETTER To sign up for our bimonthly e-newsletter visit www.canadian chiropractor.ca. It’s free! POLL Visit www.canadianchiropractor.ca and vote in our latest poll: Which resource to you currently use to enhance your practice? VOTE NOW! DIGITAL MAGAZINE To sign up for a free trial of Canadian Chiropractor magazine, Digital Version, please go to www.canadianchiropractor.ca.
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