In this webinar
Chiropractors, physiotherapists, and massage therapists are examples of regulated health professionals who use manual therapy as one strategy in the rehabilitation of people suffering with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Unfortunately, the physical demands imposed on these healthcare workers by performing manual therapy often leads them to experiencing the same musculoskeletal issues that they help to manage.
This webinar will cover the results of two CRE-MSD-funded research projects. Collectively, these projects explored the nature of MSD in chiropractors and the biomechanics of performing spinal manipulative therapy, a type of manual therapy that is commonly used in the rehabilitation of people with MSD of the spine. The findings are directly relevant to practicing clinicians, educators who teach manual therapy skills, and researchers who are interested in alleviating the burden of MSD in healthcare professionals.
About the presenter
Dr. Samuel Howarth is an Associate Professor and the Director of Human Performance Research at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. His research primarily focuses on how biomechanical information obtained from physical performance tests relates to functioning for people with low back pain. Although not a chiropractor, Dr. Howarth has also developed an interest in understanding how health professionals like chiropractors perform complex motor skills like manual therapy. This has led to studies on musculoskeletal issues in practicing chiropractors and the physical demands of performing manual therapy.
Registration
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Disclaimer: CRE-MSD receives funding through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre nor of the Province of Ontario.