World Federation of Chiropractic

Parker University Celebrates World Spine Day and National Chiropractic Health Month

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Dallas, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker University annually recognizes initiatives like World Spine Day and National Chiropractic Health Month that positively impact the mission of the chiropractic industry.

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  • Dallas, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker University annually recognizes initiatives like World Spine Day and National Chiropractic Health Month that positively impact the mission of the chiropractic industry.
  • October 16, 2023, marks this year’s annual World Spine Day, with “Move Your Spine!” as its theme.
  • Organized by the World Federation of Chiropractic, World Spine Day has more than 800 official organizational supporters worldwide.
  • The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and DCs nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2023 throughout October!

The First Master of Chiropractic Programme in Hong Kong is Now Available

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McTimoney College of Chiropractic in the United Kingdom is offering a 4-year Master of Chiropractic programme in Hong Kong (Registration No. 253263). The programme is designed to meet the needs of the Hong Kong community for chiropractic care and to serve the wider population. This course is the first chiropractic course in Hong Kong and the Greater China region.

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  • Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong (CDAHK) is pleased to announce that McTimoney College of Chiropractic is now offering the Chiropractic programme in Hong Kong (Registration No.
  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McTimoney College of Chiropractic in the United Kingdom is offering a 4-year Master of Chiropractic programme in Hong Kong (Registration No.
  • In March this year, McTimoney College of Chiropractic, a UK-based chiropractic college with 50 years of quality teaching experience, will collaborate with Universal College of Higher Education to offer a four-year Master of Chiropractic programme in Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong students can stay in Hong Kong to pursue a Master of Chiropractic degree and the course fees are lower than those of overseas studies.

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and World Federation of Chiropractic Designate October as Global Chiropractic Health Month

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the value of chiropractic care, and the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), whose mission is to advance awareness, utilization and integration of chiropractic internationally, announces a joint resolution designating October as Global Chiropractic Health Month.

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  • According to a 2019 study , there are more than 103,000 chiropractors worldwide and chiropractic education is offered at 52 institutions around the world.
  • The resolution also recognizes that World Spine Day, coordinated by the WFC and believed to be the largest interprofessional global public health event dedicated to promoting spinal health and well-being, occurs during Global Chiropractic Health Month.
  • The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is a global not-for-profit organization that exists to support, empower, promote and advance the chiropractic profession.
  • As a non-state actor in official relations with the World Health Organization, the WFC is committed to supporting public health initiatives and advancing the role of chiropractors in global health.

New Research Underscores Importance of World Spine Day

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Reinforced with compelling new research like this, World Spine Day remains an important way of raising awareness about this global health issue.

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  • Reinforced with compelling new research like this, World Spine Day remains an important way of raising awareness about this global health issue.
  • World Spine Day was begun in 2008 by the World Federation of Chiropractic as an initiative to raise awareness around the prevention and effective management of spinal conditions.
  • In time for World Spine Day, the Canadian Chiropractic Association has launched its 'A Chiro Was Here' campaign.
  • "This World Spine Day let us all think about how we take care of our bodies and start healthy active habits," said Alison Dantas, CEO of the Canadian Chiropractic Association.