Dr. John Srbely
Assistant Professor
Email: jsrbely@uoguelph.ca
Office: ANNU 329A
Ext: 52058
Lab: ANNU 358
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Profile
My interest in clinical biomechanics evolved during my years as a primary health care provider in chiropractice and acupuncture. Years of clinical observation highlighted the fact these, and other somatotherapies, have a profound impact on human physiology, the scope and mechanisms of which are still poorly understood. I began private practice in 1992 where I quickly developed a fascination for the clinical enigma of the myofascial trigger point and its role in the pathophysiology of myofascial pain as well as its function in the pathomechanics associated with chronic disease and aging. Consequently, I decided to pursue graduate studies with Dr. Jim Dickey at the University of Guelph with the goal of gaining further insight into these and related clinical challenges.
Education
HonBSc - Biochemistry, Laurentian University
D.C. - Doctor of Chiropractic, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Ph.D. - Biomechanics/Neurophysiology, University of Guelph
Research
My overall research interest lies in the field of clinical biomechanics and neurophysiology. I have a specific interest in the study of pain and joint function associated with aging and chronic disease such as osteoarthritis, myofascial pain and fibromyalgia. To this extent, I am studying the physiologic mechanisms of myofascial trigger points and their role in the clinical expression and treatment of pain and joint/muscle dysfunction in chronic disease. A central theme to my research is the study of central sensitization. Central sensitization is a fundamental neuradaptive process associated with the pathophysiology of pain and disease, however, the impact of central sensitization on the physiologic expression of myofascial pain and human biomechanics is poorly understood. My research initiatives aim to develop novel/enhance existing treatment approaches in clinical pain management and musculoskeletal biomechanics/pathomechanics associated with chronic diseaes and aging.
Selected Publications
Srbely JZ, Dickey JP, Lowerison M, Edwards MA, Nolet PS, Wong LL. Stimulation of Myofascial Trigger Points with Ultrasound Induces Segmental Antinociceptive Effects: A Randomized Controlled Study. Pain. 2008 Oct 15;139(2):260-6.
Srbely JZ. Ultrasound in the management of osteoarthritis: Part 1 - A Review of the Current Literature. JCCA J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2008 Mar ;52 (1):30-7
Srbely JZ, Dickey JP. Randomized controlled study of the antinociceptive effect of ultrasound on trigger point sensitivity: novel applications in myofascial therapy? Clin Rehabil. 2007 May;21(5):411-7.
Srbely J, Dickey JP. Stimulation of Myofascial Trigger Points Causes Systematic Physiologic Effects JCCA J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2005 Jun;49(2):75.
Teaching
HK*4610 Health and Injury Biomechanics
Grad Student
R. Halls (MSc student - co-advisor)
G. Jegatheeswaran (MSc student - co-advisor)
E. Maracle (MSc student - co-advisor)
A. Mason (MSc student - co-advisor)