George Rix

Dr. George Rix was a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Sciences at the AECC School of Chiropractic, Health Sciences University. He specialized in teaching clinical neurosciences, clinical supervision, and contributed to the undergraduate chiropractic curriculum. His research focused on cervical spine disorders, sensorimotor dysfunction, and clinical test evaluation. He co-authored NICE guidelines for headache management (CG150, 2012).

Education:

• BSc (Chiropractic)
• DC (Doctor of Chiropractic)
• PhD (University of Southampton, 2009) – Functional assessment of cervical spine sensorimotor dysfunction

Research Interests:

• Clinical neuroscience of cervical spine conditions
• Evaluation of clinical test characteristics
• Neurological assessment techniques

Publications: Focused on cervical spine biomechanics, clinical testing, and rare neurological cases. His work emphasized evidence-based practice and clinical guideline development.

Awards:

• 1994 Graduation Prizes: Best Academic Performance (Valedictorian), Best Clinical Performance, Best Project
• Fellowships: FHEA, FRCC, FEAC

Legacy: Contributed to the AECC Chiropractic Clinic’s clinical supervision and left a lasting impact on chiropractic education and patient care. He passed away in March 2025 after a battle with prostate cancer.