Congratulations to Dr. Goris Nazari (Western University, supervisor: Dr. Joy MacDermid) on successfully defending his doctoral thesis, Evidence Synthesis of Shoulder Pain among Canadian Firefighters!
Three of his thesis chapters have already been published:
Nazari G, MacDermid JC, Cramm H. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Canadian Firefighters. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health, 6(1):83-97, 2020 May.
Nazari G, MacDermid JC, Bryant D, Dewan N, Athwal GS. Effects of Arthroscopic vs. Mini-open Rotator Cuff Repair on Function, Pain & Range of Motion. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE. 14(10):e0222953. 2019 Oct 31.
Nazari G, MacDermid JC, Bryant D, Athwal GS. The effectiveness of Surgical vs Conservative Interventions on Pain and Function in Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. PLoS One, 14(5):e0216961. 2019 May 29.
He has also first-authored multiple papers on firefighter physical and mental health.
We wish Dr. Nazari all the best on his post-doctoral fellowship at the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research!