Dr. Plener has been involved in a variety of research initiatives, including biomechanics, interprofessional education, and clinical research. His main research focus is degenerative spinal conditions and their impact on patients, working to improve their quality of life.
Furthermore, Dr. Plener assists other clinicians in understanding and being aware of research. He is a reviewer for the Research Review Service, where he summarizes recent articles to allow clinicians to keep up to date in the literature. This knowledge translation work is fundamental to ensure the profession can practice effective evidence-based care.
Research conferences:
Dr. Plener had the privilege of presenting at numerous research conferences. He has presented research in Berlin, Germany, as well as prestigious virtual spine conferences.
In addition, Dr. Plener has been invited to present at conferences, such presenting a workshop on low back pain at the Ottawa Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference on Healthcare. His talk revolved around a tool that can be used to improve the assessment and management of low back pain.
Dr. Plener’s Research Papers:
1. Conservative management of cervical radiculopathy: A systematic review. The Clinical Journal of Pain 2022. (Link Here)
2. Eligibility criteria of participants in randomized controlled trials assessing conservative management of cervical radiculopathy: A systematic review. SPINE. 2022. (Link Here)
3. Intervention usage for the management of low back pain in a chiropractic teaching clinic. Chiropr Man Therap. Jan 9, 2022. (Link Here)
4. Nonoperative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. An updated systematic review. BMJ Open. Jan 19, 2022. (Link Here)
5. Nonoperative management of degenerative cervical radiculopathy: A systematic review protocol. JCCA. April 2022 Apr. (Link Here)
6. A pilot study to determine the consistency of peak forces during cervical spine manipulation utilizing mannequins. J Chiropr Educ. March 1, 2021. (Link Here)
