Dr. Mohsen Kazemi, RN, DC, MSc, FRCCSS(C), FCCPOR(C), DACRB, PhD (Candidate)
It is my pleasure to introduce the 6th edition of Sports Issue of JCCA. The last 5 years have been very successful to showcase Sports chiropractic research. You will find this issue very versatile and filled with interesting and thought provoking manuscripts. It covers hot topics such as, “Chiropractors tackling the inactivity epidemic”, “Concussions in the NHL”, “Early sports specialization” and “Effects of spinal manipulation versus therapeutic exercise on adults with chronic low back pain”. You will also find current evidence-based approaches to treat and diagnose various conditions such as Myositis Ossificans, Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Ulnar Impaction Syndrome. There are yet other original research manuscripts exploring posture, functional movement screen, fascial-muscular lengthening therapy, and injury profile of Ontario and Canadian soccer players to name a few.
I believe you agree with me that the Sports Issues of JCCA have been a great venue encouraging our Sports Chiropractic researchers to publish their work and hence increase the evidence for Sports Chiropractic. This is vital in acceptance and utilization of sport chiropractors in sporting events and teams. I hope you enjoy reading and applying this issue to your clinical and research practice. Furthermore, I look forward to see your manuscripts in Sports Chiropractic published in future JCCA Sports Issues.