COM/CEN faculty member Geoffrey Bove speaks at the 3rd Fascia Research Congress

Geoffrey Bove, D.C. Ph.D., associate research professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, served as chair of the science committee at the 3rd Fascia Research Congress, which was held in Vancouver B.C., on March 28-30, 2012. This congress focuses on the importance of fascia, the coverings of various organs and tissues, on musculoskeletal health.  As chair, Bove facilitated the design of the program and participated in the congress.

On the opening day, besides participating in the opening ceremonies, Bove conducted a plenary panel discussing scars and adhesions. This panel consisted of two surgeons, a naturopath, and a massage therapist (Susan Chapelle, RMT, a collaborator with Bove at 91AVCOM). Also during the congress, Chapelle presented her’s and Bove’s research on the manual treatment of postoperative adhesions and ileus.

In the final panel of the Congress, Art & Science/Research & Practice, Bove discussed strategies to forge productive collaborations between scientists and clinicians. He was called to the podium during the closing ceremonies for special recognition for his hard work over the last 18 months in preparation for this congress.

On Saturday, March 31st, Chapelle and Bove gave a full day workshop on manual treatment of scars and adhesions to 40 students. The 4th Fascia Research Congress will be hosted in 2015 by the American Osteopathic Associaion. .

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