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Associate Professor
University of Guelph, Canada
Dr. John Z. Srbely, DC, PhD, holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Human Health Sciences at the University of Guelph, where he directs the Neuromuscular Health and Chronic Pain clinical-research facility. He graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (1992) and certified in acupuncture (2000). He obtained his PhD in biomechanics and neurophysiology from the University of Guelph in 2008, marking his transition from private practice to full-time research investigating the mechanisms of chronic musculoskeletal pain. His research program focuses on the neurophysiology of chronic musculoskeletal pain, contributing insight into the role of central sensitization and neurogenic inflammation in the pathogenesis of chronic musculoskeletal and myofascial pain. Landmark contributions include preclinical evidence potentially linking spine osteoarthritis to chronic myofascial pain pathophysiology. His research program aims to integrate animal and human paradigms, quantitative sensory testing, electromyography, and imaging to advance mechanism-based diagnostic and treatment interventions, bridging basic science and clinical translation.
