The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) is a registered Canadian charity that perpetually funds evidence-based, peer-reviewed research to improve musculoskeletal (MSK) health and related areas of well-being. The foundation is pleased to be supported by national and provincial associations, over 20 volunteer leaders from across the country, and a growing list of governmental, academic and service organization partners. Since 2019, over $2,000,000 in grants have been awarded to over 40 high-impact projects.”
Funding interests
Award Types
Convening & Collaborating, Reach
Basic Science: What are the physiologic mechanisms contributing to the clinical manifestation and therapeutic responses to interventions commonly used by clinicians in the management of chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain?
Clinical Science: What are the effects of interventions commonly used by clinicians on clinical outcomes in the management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction?
Health Systems: Does the inclusion of chiropractors in an interdisciplinary healthcare setting to address musculoskeletal conditions improve healthcare resource management and patient outcomes?
Population Health: What impact does the inclusion of chiropractors, or the interventions commonly used by chiropractors, have on the musculoskeletal health outcomes of specific sub-groups of the population, such as the elderly or newcomers to Canada?
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Musculoskeletal system (MSK)
- Chiropractic care
- Spinal adjustments
- Back pain relief
- Neck pain specialist
- Sciatica treatment
- Pain management
- Wellness chiropractic
- Community health
- Indigenous health and equity
- Knowledge Translation
Awards
2024
Recipient
Femke HoekstraAward type
Reach award
Project title
Disseminating the Best Practices for Spinal Cord Injury Physical Activity Counselling in rural and remote areas in British Columbia