RESEARCH A PRIORITY The Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) has issued a most impressive re- port, highlighting the progress of chiro- practic research across the country. The report details a number of accomplish- ments by chiropractic researchers work- ing in Canada’s fl agship learning and healthcare institutions. CCA Research Committee Chair, Dr. Frank Mangoni, notes that the work of these DCs is “current and collaborative, answering some of the most important questions in health-care today.” Some of chiropractic’s most recent research awards, appointments and ac- complishments, in Canada, include: Dr. John Srbely, DC, PhD – The recipi- ent of Canada’s newest Canadian Chi- ropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) professorship in Spine Mechanics and Neurophysiology, established at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Dr. Srbely took his new position on September 1, 2008; Dr. André Bussières, DC, PhD(s) – Cur- rently a professor in the department of chiropractic at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Dr. Bussières has been accepted into the University of Ottawa PhD program for studies in the area of population health...Dr. Bussières’ re- search interests include clinical practice guidelines development and knowl- edge transfer; Dr. Greg Kawchuck, DC, PhD – Dr. Kawchuck, a “Canada Research Chair of Spinal Function” and assistant profes- sor at the University of Alberta, has won a major NIH operating grant, the third involving his work, to date. The project being funded by the NCCAM section of NIH will be entitled Internal Tissues Affected by Spinal Manipulation. These are just some of the accomplish- ments recorded in the CCA research re- port document, which can be accessed, in its entirety at www.ccachiro.org. As well, Canada’s next CCRF univer- sity professorship in spine biomechan- ics and neurophysiologhy, funded by the CCRF, the Manitoba Chiropractor’s Association, the University of Mani- toba and Manitoba Health is currently being advertised. The position will be at the University of Manitoba in Win- nipeg and is expected to be filled by January 2009. Dr. Mangoni has also announced that CCA members now have a new service available to them. Through the CCA website, members can now access the Cochrane Library database. www.canadianchiropractor.ca Some products cover up muscle pain. Traumeel® works deep down to treat the cause. Available in an odorless cream or gel, Traumeel is a natural product that is convenient for the entire family. Scientifically proven, Traumeel works directly at the root of your muscle pain, backaches, and sports and repetitive stress injuries, to accelerate the healing process. Draw the line on pain. For a free Traumeel sample or for more information, contact us at 1888 879-4335 or at [email protected] www.heel.ca Sold in 50 countries for over 70 years Another great innovation from CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | DECEMBER 2008 • 31 news
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