‘BREAKAWAY’ ADJUSTING TABLE FOR BETTER ADJUSTMENTS ON PREGNANT PATIENTS REPORT ON CASEM’S 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) held their annual conference in St. John’s, New-foundland on July 14-16, 2011. In attendance were fellows of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences Canada (RCCSS(C)) including college president Dr. Glen Harris as well as Drs. Scott Howitt, Janice Drover, Brian Seaman and Chris DeGraauw. A number of highly relevant topics were presented by leaders in sport medicine, such as Drs. Jack Tauntan, Bob Brock and Derek Mackesy. Presentations included Evi-dence-based sport medicine: answering clinical questions and making recommendations to patients (by Dr. Pierre Fre-mont); Lessons from the field – Olympic Games (Dr. Bob McCormack); Where does it start – Patterns of doping in high school and college athletes (Dr. Gloria Cohen) and more. As well, presenters provided overviews and recent research findings regarding specific clinical issues such as management of knee osteoarthritis, first time dislocation of the shoulder, and transient quadriplegia and spinal stenosis. Workshop information included stretching and perfor-mance with a preview of the work of Dr. Behm on ways to potentially improve performance with Dynamic stretching; the recommendation that young male overhead athletes are very prone to repeated dislocation of their shoulders and, thus, require an orthopedic consultation; inclusion of femoral stress fracture in the differential diagnosis for female runners; and discussions surrounding transient acute nerve injuries, also known as “stingers”, with considerations regarding guidelines on return to play and long term sequelae. The conference provided an opportunity to assess the VANOC legacy. The viewpoint that has emerged and been strength-ened by this dialogue is that cutting-edge sports sciences must incorporate a multidisciplinary approach, as health teams have the potential to achieve more favourable outcomes. In the summer 2011 issue of the RCCSS(C)’s Sport Report, Dr. Scott Howitt writes, “Discussions regarding evidence-based diagnostics and treatment options were woven throughout the talks and an open dialogue on return to play considerations both functionally and ethically revealed the difference in opinions amongst the experts and the con-tinued need for research and collaboration throughout the sports practitioner disciplines.” The next CASEM conference is being planned with a fo-cus on exercise medicine. It is scheduled for June 20-23, 2012 and will be held at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia. news The new 500-series breakaway table Techniques Tables introduces its newest model, the Preg-nancy Breakaway table, with thoracic drop section to en-hance adjusting of pregnant patients. Over the past few years Techniques Tables Ltd. has been working closely with Dr. John Minardi and his Thompson Technique Seminar series as well as DCs from across the country. Harnessing feedback from clinical and teach-ing environments, Techniques Tables has redesigned its entire line of chiropractic adjusting tables from the ground up, creating a stronger more streamlined look for the tables. The drop sections are smoother, quieter and easier to engage with a unique new double sided foot pedal design which offers adjustable lengths, solid self-lubricating bushings and a roller wheel for easier and smoother movement with less effort. This new foot pedal design also offers the DC easier access to engage the drops. All of Technique’s tables are designed using the latest in CAD software – this technology was used to create Techniques’ newest product, the Pregnancy Breakaway table. This method of design allows for better fitting and more accurate placement of components and allows the table to be fully tested before placed into production. The Pregnancy Breakaway table includes all the features of our standard chiropractic tables as well as a thoracic section that can “break away” or elevate up to six inches and al-lows for an optional thoracic drop section to be added to enhance the adjustment of the pregnant patient. For more information on Techniques Tables’ new Pregnancy Breakaway table, and the whole line of newly designed chiropractic adjusting tables, please visit www.techniques tables.com or call, toll-free, 1-866-618-2253. event listings Parker Seminars – Vancouver 2011 • September 22-24, 2011 Vancouver, British Columbia Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel Organization: Parker Seminars -Parker College of Chiropractic http://www.parkerseminars.com 2011 Maritime Convention • October 22-23, 2011 Fredericton, New Brunswick Location: Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook Hotel Organization: Hosted by the New Brunswick Chiropractic Association http://www.nbchiropractic.ca www.canadianchiropractor.ca CMCC Research Symposium, 2011 • October 29-30, 2011 Toronto, Ontario Location: CMCC Campus Organization: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College http://www.cmcc.ca The Canadian Chiropractic College of Rehabilitation Sciences Fellowship Exams • November 5, 2011 Toronto, Ontario Location: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College campus Organization: CCRS(C) http://www.cccrs.ca/ Canadian ChiropraCtor | September 2011 • 41
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