Dr. John Mayer - Exercise, Wellness, Chiropractic and First Responders

Join Dr. John Mayer and I as we discuss his extensive clinical and research experience in therapeutic exercise, wellness, chiropractic and first responders. John M. Mayer, DC, PhD, CCRP, FACSM is the Lincoln Endowed Chair in Biomechanical & Chiropractic Research, Executive Director of the Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Research, and Professor of the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. He is Director of Research and Innovation for U.S. Spine & Sport Foundation, Chief Scientific Officer of Excellcior LLC, and Co-Founder of Pillar of Health LLC

Dr. Mayer obtained a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from the National College of Chiropractic (currently known as National University of Health Sciences) and a PhD degree in Exercise Science/Science Education from Syracuse University. He is a licensed Chiropractic Physician in the state of Florida, a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM), and a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) from the Society of Clinical Research Associates. He has extensive clinical and research experience in occupational health, wellness, and therapeutic exercise. Dr. Mayer has led teams on numerous clinical trials across the country on various aspects of wellness, clinical management, and prevention funded through federal, state, industry, and foundation sources, including the largest single financial commitment by the US Department of Homeland Security on low back injury prevention in firefighters. He serves on the Scientific Secretariat for the Global Spine Care Initiative and Clinical and the Scientific Advisory Board for World Spine Care. Dr. Mayer received the 2012 Safety Award from Tampa Fire Rescue, 2014 “Researcher of the Year” Award by the American Chiropractic Association, and 2015 “Outstanding Research Achievement Award” by USF.

View Dr. Mayer’s research publications on Research Gate.

Here is a listing of the articles we discussed today:

1.	Effect of Lumbar Progressive Resistance Exercise on Lumbar Muscular Strength and Core Muscular Endurance in Soldiers.
	Mayer JM, Childs JD, Neilson BD, Chen H, Koppenhaver SL, Quillen WS.
	Mil Med. 2016 Nov;181(11):e1615-e1622.
	PMID: 27849497 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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2.	Impact of a supervised worksite exercise program on back and core muscular endurance in firefighters.
	Mayer JM, Quillen WS, Verna JL, Chen R, Lunseth P, Dagenais S.
	Am J Health Promot. 2015 Jan-Feb;29(3):165-72. doi: 10.4278/ajhp.130228-QUAN-89.
	PMID: 24524384 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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3.	Worksite back and core exercise in firefighters: Effect on development of lumbar multifidus muscle size.
	Mayer JM, Nuzzo JL.
	Work. 2015;50(4):621-7. doi: 10.3233/WOR-141831.
	PMID: 24448017 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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4.	Evidence-informed management of chronic low back pain with lumbar extensor strengthening exercises.
	Mayer J, Mooney V, Dagenais S.
	Spine J. 2008 Jan-Feb;8(1):96-113. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2007.09.008. Review.
	PMID: 18164458 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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