Issue Category: Volume 36

Scientific evidence indicates that nutrition may influence health, sports performance and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. For example, skeletal muscle recovery may be influenced by nutrient intake of energy sources such as carbohydrates, proteins and omega-3 fatty acids.

In her feature article, Dr. Sarah Kucera highlights the unique topic of circadian medicine for sports nutrition and performance. In his audio lecture, Dr. Michael Ciolfi examines the role of micronutrient and macronutrient requirements for athletes, along with factors influencing skeletal muscle mass. In addition, Dr. Mark Pfefer provides a discussion about the importance of ergogenic aids for sports performance. In our Abstracts and Commentaries section, Dr. Brad Muir reviews the evidence-informed approach to nutritional care for chiropractic patients, including the International Association for Athletics Federations Consensus Statement evaluating nutrition for athletics. Lastly, Dr. Brian Gleberzon outlines potential unethical practice behaviors including a analysis of the more common professional misconduct complaints involving Canadian chiropractors.

I trust that as the reader, you will find this issue of D.C. Tracts both informative and interesting, refining your clinical expertise and patient services.

Best Regards,

Bryan M. Bond, DC, MS, PhD

Dr. Lucido played a significant advisory role in the initial launch of D.C. Tracts, and began serving on the Editorial Board beginning with Volume 2. With Volume 12 he took over as Editor-in-Chief, and led the publication through Volume 30 when Dr. Bryan Bond received the reigns.

Many longtime readers will remember the unique insight Dr. Lucido instilled through each of his issues, from his valuable commentary on each special topic to the care he put into curating each team of authors. Building upon the journal’s foundational years, Dr. Lucido’s enthusiasm, integrity and creativity was instrumental in shaping the publication that has endured through today.

Dr. Lucido graduated from the Chiropractic Institute of New York in 1962. However, he did not begin his practice in Lakeland, FL until 1966, after being drafted into the US Army (serving as a typist for the Criminal Division in Omaha, as he was the only recruit in his cohort who could type). Dr. Lucido went on to build a prolific chiropractic career, which included serving as President of the Florida Chiropractic Association, the American Chiropractic Association and the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, as well as Director of the National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company.

Dr. Lucido’s passion for teaching and guiding fellow physicians, and most importantly for ensuring the highest possible quality of care for every patient, will not be forgotten in our field. We are so fortunate not only for his longtime dedication to our journal, but to have called him a friend.

Sincerely,

Data Trace Publishing Company and the D.C. Tracts Editorial team