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Canadian Chiropractic Research Bulletin #12www.ccachiro.org March 28, 2007In This Issue• Chair’s Message Building our Research Team!• Newest CCRF/CIHR Chiropractic ResearchChair• Competition CCRF/CIHR Research Chair• Next CCRF University Professorship• Canadian Cochrane Network and Center(CCN/C)• Ongoing Stroke Study• NBCA President’s Citation Award• CCA Career Research Awards• Upcoming Events/Meetings• President’s Message: Enhancing public’sconfidence in the profession• Research Symposium• CCRF Membership DriveThe CCA Mission StatementThe Mission of The Canadian Chiropractic Association isto help Canadians live healthier lives by:1. informing the public of the benefits of Chiropractic,2. promoting the integration of Chiropractic into thehealth care system,3. facilitating chiropractic research.The CCA Research Committee MembersDr. Frank Mangoni (NB) – ChairDr. Vince Adams (PEI)Dr. Debbie Brake-Patten (NF)Dr. John Corrigan (SK)Dr. Richard Giguère (PQ)Dr. Grayden Bridge (AB) – Executive Committee liaisonChair’s Message –Building our Research Team!Dr. Frank Mangoni DCChair, CCA Research CommitteeThe CCA Research Committee, and the Canadian ChiropracticResearch Foundation (CCRF) have both committedto establishing academic partnerships withuniversities, and their affiliated research institutes acrossCanada. In this way, we better integrate our intellectual assets– our researchers – into the core university system andprovide greater access to federal and provincial researchfunding agencies.Ten years ago there was little talk among chiropractorsabout a career in research. Most of our doctors in Canadaare in clinical practice. In fact less than 1% of chiropractorsin Canada are engaged in research. Canadians aredisadvantaged with so few chiropractors undertakingfulltime research activities. But we have been busy providingopportunities to build our research capacity.With creative thinking and strategic planning, we areworking hard to take the clinical successes that chiropractorsexperience everyday in clinical practice andtranslate these successes into robust scientific research.Creating new knowledge and sharing this knowledgein measurable ways will improve the health of Canadians.Now, a fulltime career in chiropractic research is116 J Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2)

Research Bulletin #12indeed possible for chiropractors. Our role has been toprovide such opportunities.Our next generation of researchers will enter the systemin the coming years. People like Dr. Jeff Quon, Dr.Gabrielle van der Velde, Dr. John Srbely, Dr. Shari Wynd,Dr. Doug Lawson, Dr. Jason Busse, Dr. Ted Crowther,Dr. Mathieu Piché who are all PhD candidates will bejoining our current researchers. All of our researchershave distinguished themselves and represent our best opportunityto realize our full potential as a profession. Canadianswill certainly benefit with improved health.This year will hopefully see several more universitybasedChiropractic Research Chairs in place as part of theCCRF CIHR partnership program or the CCRF Universitypartnership program. These programs help “Build ourResearch Team.”Check out this link about the CCRF Professorship atUBC to see exactly what I mean.http://www.ccachiro.org/Client/cca/cca.nsf/web/Research?OpenDocumentNewest CCRF/CIHRChiropractic Research ChairDr. Jill Hayden DC, PhD is the profession’s newest ChiropracticResearch Chair and will take up the CCRF/CIHRChair at the Toronto Western Research Institute. She iscurrently a Scientist at the Centre for Research Expertisein Improved Disability Outcomes (CREIDO) at UniversityHealth Network Rehabilitation Solutions located at theToronto Western Hospital. In addition, Dr. Hayden is aScientific Associate in the Division of Health Care andOutcomes Research at the Toronto Western Research Institute.She was based at the Institute for Work & Healthfrom 1999 to 2006, while working on her PhD in ClinicalEpidemiology at the University of Toronto under Dr.Claire Bombardier. Dr. Hayden’s research experience andexpertise includes prognostic research, systematic reviewmethods and musculoskeletal health, specifically lowback pain. Her current work at CREIDO focuses on prognosisresearch and the development of prognostic modelsfor disability outcomes in low back pain.Current university-based Research Chairs now include:• Dr. Greg Kawchuk DC, PhD at the University of Alberta,• Dr. Mark Erwin DC, PhD at the University ofToronto,• Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin DC, PhD at the Universityof British Columbia,• Dr. Martin Descarreaux DC, PhD at Université duQuébec à Trois-Rivières, and• Dr. Jill Hayden DC, PhD at the Toronto Western ResearchInstitute, University Health Network.Congratulations to Dr. Hayden! The next universitybasedChiropractic Research Chairs will be announced inthe coming months. Stay tuned!Current CCRF/CIHR CompetitionWe are anxiously awaiting the results of the current competitionand hopefully there will be another NEW CCRF/CIHR university-based Chiropractic Research Chair. Wewill know which researchers and which universities inJune 2007.Next CCRF University ProfessorshipWe have had tremendous success in partnering with theUniversity of British Columbia to establish the CCRFProfessorship in Spine Biomechanics and Neurophysiology.In the coming months, CCRF will hopefully be announcinga new opportunity for chiropractic researchers– a 2nd CCRF Professorship at a university in WesternCanada. For further information contact Dr. Allan Gotlib(algotlib@ccachiro.org)Next CCRF/CIHR CompetitionUp to three NEW CCRF/CIHR university-based ChiropracticResearch Chairs may be possible in the upcomingSeptember 2007 competition cycle. This represents a financialcommitment of up to $1.6 million in further developingour profession’s research capacity.Canadian Cochrane Networkand Center (CCN/C)The CCN/C held the 5th Canadian Cochrane Symposiumin Ottawa on February 12–13, 2007 and attracted 300attendees. The theme was “Knowledge for Health” andthe Canadian Chiropractic Association was a Sponsor.Dr. Allan Gotlib is an Executive Committee member.Spend some time on their sites. www.ccnc.cochrane.orgor www. thecochranelibrary.comJ Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2) 117

Research Bulletin #12A new Advisory Board to the CCN/C was named at theAGM. The 10 new Board members are:Dr. Andreas LaupacisDr. Anne MacFarlaneDr. Heather DeanDr. Mark BisbyMr. Denis MorriceDr. Jean RochonDr. Luc BoileauKrista ConnellDr. Jean GrayDr. Finlay McAlisterDirector, Li Ka Shing Institute,UHN, President of ICESExecutive Director of CIHIWest office and former BCADM of Health.Editor of Diabetes Care, Professorand Clinician, Universityof Manitobaformer VP, Research at CIHRformer President and CEOof the Arthritis Society, InternationalAmbassador for CanadaBone and Joint Decadeformer Minister of Health, degreesin law and medicine, andexpert in Public Health fromthe National Institute of PublicHealthPresident and CEO of MonteregieLocal Health and SocialServices Network DevelopmentAgencyCEO, Nova Scotia Health ResearchFoundation and Chair ofthe Association of ProvincialResearch FundersCIHR Institute of GenderHealth, Professor, DalhousieUniversityProfessor, University of Alberta,Internist, EpidemiologistResearch Projects of Note – Ongoing Stroke StudyIn a collaborative initiative, two leading principal investigatorshave undertaken a population based case-crossoverstudy and a case control study to answer the question –Are chiropractic services associated with an increasedrisk of stroke? Dr. J. David Cassidy DC, PhD, Dr Med Scis a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Torontoand a Senior Scientist in Health Care and OutcomesResearch at the Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. PierreCôté DC, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiologyat the University of Toronto and a Senior Scientist at theUniversity Health Network Rehabilitations Solutions.Co-investigators include Dr. Sue Bondy from the Universityof Toronto, Dr. Sheilah Hogg- Johnson from the Institutefor Work and Health, Dr. Eleanor Boyle from theUniversity Health Network and Dr. Frank Silver (neurologist)from the University Health Network.The research team addressed the limitations of two priorepidemiological studies of the risk of stroke followingneck manipulation (Rothwell et al 2001, Smith et al2003) by using a design (case-crossover study) that allowsfor a more efficient control of confounders. Thestudy also benefited from a larger sample size and clinicallyrelevant case definitions for stroke. The study reliedon CIHI data to identify relevant strokes and determinewho visited chiropractors. The project underwent an EthicsReview at the University Health Network. The studywas funded by the Ministry of Health and Long TermCare. Results are expected early in 2008.NBCA President’s Citation AwardDr. Rob Allaby, President of the Canadian ChiropracticResearch Foundation (CCRF) was recently presentedwith the New Brunswick Chiropractor’s AssociationPresident’s Citation Award by Dr. Norm SkjonsbergNBCA President.Congratulations to Dr. Allaby!Dr. Rob Allabyand Dr. Norm Skjonsberg118 J Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2)

Research Bulletin #12The award reads:The officers and members of the New Brunswick Chiropractors’Association extend to you their sincere and profoundappreciation for the longstanding devoted andinvaluable service rendered by you to the ChiropracticProfession. This award is presented to you to acknowledgethe respect and esteem in which you are held byyour colleagues.CCA Career Research AwardsThe CCA Career Research Award was recently presentedto five individuals who have made a tremendous contributionto the chiropractic research community in Canadawhich has flourished over the past 30 years as a direct resultof their insight and vision in 1975.The original Founders of the Chiropractic Foundationfor Spinal Research (CFSR) in 1975, now the CanadianChiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF), were all fromWinnipeg, Manitoba and are:The chiropractic research community in Canada wouldnot be where it is today without their insight and vision inthe mid 70’s. Collectively, these doctors inspired and advancedour profession in its relationship with patients, thepublic, and with government and provided outstandingservice to the chiropractic profession and to the researchcommunity. Each has distinguished themselves and set adirection which today has grown to include universitybasedChiropractic Research Chairs, and chiropractorswho have undertaken research as a career and obtainedtheir PhD’s. In addition, the profession has a ResearchConsortium composed of a dozen chiropractic researchersacross Canada and a Research Symposium every 2 to3 years that attracts hundreds of attendees.All five individuals exemplify the best of our professionand the high standards of service expected from theresearch community at large and are clearly deserving ofthe recognition afforded by the CCA Career ResearchAward.Dr. Ronald Henderson Collett DC Dr. Terry Alan Watkins DC Dr. Edward Allan Hawkins DCDr. John Kenneth Bloomer DCDr. Walter Joseph Savickey DCJ Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2) 119

Research Bulletin #12Help support our goals by becoming a member of the CCRFFor information about tax-receipted donations andmemberships contactDr. Allan Gotlib at 416-781-5656 or via email atalgotlib@ccachiro.orgUpcoming Events/MeetingsApril 21, 2007CCRF Annual General Meeting, Toronto For further informationcontact Dr. Allan Gotlib 416-781-5656 ext.224algotlib@ccachiro.orgApril 27–28, 2007Research 2007: The Spine Care Revolution, VancouverFor further information contact:British Columbia Chiropractic Association125-3751 Shell Rd, Richmond, BC, Canada V6X 2W2email info@bcchiro.comTel 604-270-1332 Fax 604-278-0093Research symposium – Vancouver – April 27–28Canadian Chiropractic Research FoundationCCRF Board of Directors and OfficersDr. Rob Allaby DC (NB) – PresidentDr. Martin Gurvey DC (MB)Dr. Eric Jackson DC (ON)Dr. David Brunarski DC (ON)Dr. Ron Bodkin PhD (ON)Dr. Dave Peterson DC (AB)Dr. Allan Gotlib DC (ON)President’s Message: Enhancing the public’sconfidence in the professionOur profession’s ability to undertake scientific researchhas grown steadily in the last 10 years. At the CCRF weenvision a university-based Chiropractic Research Chairin every province in Canada. We want to create a networkDr. Rob Allaby DCPresident, CCRFof Research Chairs that are firmly rooted and sustainable,who will mentor and train the next generation of chiropracticresearchers.This strategic planning will enable us to do our part inreducing the burdens of illness and disability that somany Canadians needlessly endure. We still need answersto research questions such as why only 11% of Canadiansvisit a chiropractor annually. Kawchuk’s researchin tissue mechanics, Erwin’s research in regenerative discbiology, Blouin’s research in neck stabilization mechanisms,Descarreaux’s research in muscle fatigue and neuromuscularcontrol of lumbar stability, and Hayden’sresearch in prognostic models for disability outcomes,are forging the pathways to many research answers.120 J Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2)

Research Bulletin #12As our capacity to undertake research continues togrow and develop, the need to find university homes forour researchers becomes more evident and critical. Thehealth research system in Canada is very competitive andwhile our researchers are few, they are indeed competitiveamongst the sharks. We congratulate them for the excellenceof their research.Our numbers are growing and shortly our impact willbe felt. When our research provides the unequivocal evidenceto answer important health questions that affect allCanadians, not just 11% of Canadians, the public’s confidencein the profession will be tremendously enhanced.That time is not far off!Each of you can help us recognize our goals and visionby becoming a member of the Foundation.Research Symposium Vancouver April 27–28The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF),the British Columbia Chiropractic Association (BCCA),and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are sponsoringResearch 2007: The Spine Care Revolution in Vancouveron April 27–28, 2007. The conference will bringtogether some of the foremost research scientists in theworld today dealing with neurophysiological issues.This is an unprecedented opportunity for practitioners,health authorities, educators and researchers. The speakersare in the vanguard of change sweeping health caretoday and treatment protocols, with breakthroughs onmany fronts. Topics will include: neurophysiology, regenerativemedicine, biomechanics, bioengineering andspinal function, integrating health services in hospitals,nerve injury and neurobiological medicine related tomanual therapy.Presenters include:Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin DC, PhDDr. Greg Kawchuk DC, PhDDr. Mark Erwin DC, PhDDr. Geoffrey Bove DC, PhDDr. Deb Kopansky-Giles DCDr. Joel Pickar DC, PhDDr. Jill Hayden DC, PhDFor further information contact:British Columbia Chiropractic Associationinfo@bcchiro.com Tel 604-270-1332CCRF Membership DriveDr. Dave Leprich from St. Catherines, Ontario has joinedthe CCRF to help with the membership drive. He is a pastpresident of the CCA and a devoted and committed exemplarof the chiropractic profession. Our goal is to haveall 5760 CCA members become members of the CCRF.Dr. Dave LeprichCurrently CCRF is funded by provincial donations,Foundation memberships, fundraising events and partneringwith government agencies. We truly appreciate thecurrent participation and commitment to the CCRF by individualmembers and provinces. Our most valuablecommodity is our researchers.It takes $500,000 to create and support a universitybasedChiropractic Research Chair or Professorship.Please support the CCRF with a donation or a membership.Your contribution is tax deductible.Contact your CCRF provincial representative or Dr.Allan Gotlib (algotlib@ccachiro.org) to make a taxdeductiblecontribution to CCRF.BC Dr. Chris Martin clmchiro@telus.netAB Dr. Dave Peterson davidep@telusplanet.netSK Dr. Rob Kitchen rgk.rhcc@sasktel.netMB Dr. Stephan Cooper scooper8@shaw.caON Dr. Dean Wright wright2270@rogers.comPQ Dr. Guy Beauchamp fondation@chiropratique.comNS Dr. Patrick Milroy milroy@eastlink.caJ Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2) 121

Research Bulletin #12NB Dr. Frank Mangoni mmfm@nb.sympatico.caPEI Dr. Vince Adams vadams@pei.aibn.comNF Dr. Deb Brake-Patten dbrakepatten@nf.aibn.comEvery dollar donated to the Canadian Chiropractic ResearchFoundation (CCRF) helps us reach our goals ofestablishing a university-based Chiropractic ResearchChair in every province in Canada.In the past we have enjoyed the success and credibilityof Dr. Greg Kawchuk DC, PhD at the University of Alberta,Dr. Mark Erwin DC, PhD at the University of Toronto,Dr. Jill Hayden DC, PhD at the University of Toronto andnow Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin DC, PhD at the Universityof British Columbia. Your donations helped make thesesuccesses a reality.CCRF Founding MembersDr. Ronald Henderson Collett (MB)Dr. Terry Alan Watkins (NS)Dr. Edward Allan Hawkins (MB)Dr. John Kenneth Bloomer (MB)Dr. Walter Joseph Savickey (MB)CCRF Honourary MemberDr. Rick Corbett (MB)CCRF Active MembersBritish Columbia Saskatchewan OntarioDr. Ron Warkman Dr. Dwight Vallee Dr. Zoltan SzarazDr. Jen Walraven Dr. Mark Labrecque Dr. Dean WrightDr. Richard SoDr. Bryan WolfeDr. John Sheu Manitoba Dr. Kathy WickensDr. Irene Pennimpede Dr. Ken Wilson Dr. Gabrielle vander VeldeDr. Shannon Paul Dr. Kathryn Tessier Dr. Jay TrianoDr. Michael Newberry Dr. Mark Perrett Dr. Natalya TelenchenkoDr. Shannon Miller Dr. Stephan Cooper Dr. Dean SummersDr. Larry MerrittDr. Andrew SomogyiDr. Chris Martin Nova Scotia Dr. Harald SimonDr. Davis Lindsay Dr. Cindy Toner Dr. Tim PelosoDr. Larry Kinakin Dr. Jason Plotsky Dr. Lynette NissenDr. Larry Kientz Dr. Patrick Milroy Dr. Dennis MizelDr. Alan Irving Dr. Ward MacDonald Dr. Don MillarDr. Robert HasegawaDr. Cecil McQuoidDr. Dale Forsythe New Brunswick Dr. Marion McGregorDr. Doug Brandvold Dr. Norm Skjonsberg Dr. Kevin MahoneyDr. Guildor PoitrasDr. Dave LovsinAlberta Dr. Todd Clayton Dr. Deb Kopansky-GilesDr. Ken Zachkewich Dr. Simon Clark Dr. Bruce KleinknechtDr. Shannon Wandler Dr. Robert Allaby Dr. Dirk KeenanDr. Roger SmithDr. Susan JoshiDr. Les Shaw Newfoundland Dr. Eric JacksonDr. Travers Roy Dr. Debbie Brake-Patten Dr. Allan GotlibDr. David PetersonDr. Richard GoldfordDr. Gord McMorlandDr. James DiGiuseppeDr. Bob KariatsumariDr. Les DavidsonDr. Ivone De MarchiDr. Jason BusseDr. Luke BoudreauDr. Liz Anderson-PeacockDr. Emily Andersen122 J Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2)

Research Bulletin #12National/Provincial Donations for 2006CCA $ 52,500BCCA/BCCO $100,000CCOA $ 70,000CAS $ 8,450MCA $ 41,000OCA $ 38,000NBCA $ 15,500The CCA, the CCA Research Committee andthe Canadian Chiropractic ResearchFoundation (CCRF) are committed toimproving the health of Canadians.This Bulletin is distributed to the Canadianchiropractic research community. (31/03/07)You may view the preceding eleven bulletins onthe CCA website at www.ccachiro.orgFor further information contact Dr. Allan Gotlib,CCA Director, Research Programs attel: 416-781-5656, algotlib@ccachiro.orgSupport Chiropractic ResearchYour gift will transform chiropracticBecome a member of theCanadian Chiropractic Research Foundation and help us establishuniversity based Chiropractic Research Chairs in every provinceContact Dr. Allan GotlibTel: 416-781-5656 Fax: 416-781-0923 Email: algotlib@ccachiro.orgJ Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2) 123