Chiropractic Continuing Education "Chiropractic (also known as Chiropractic Medicine) was founded in 1895 by Canadian-American Daniel David Palmer in Davenport, Iowa, USA. D.D. Palmer gave the first spinal adjustment to a deaf janitor, Harvey Lillard, on September 18, 1895, reportedly resulting in a restoration of the man's hearing.[39] Palmer hypothesized that manual manipulation of the spine could result in improved neurological function and health. Friend and Rev. Samuel Weed suggested combining the words cheiros and praktikos (meaning "done by hand") and chiropractic was born" Wikipedia Chiropractic Debate The Indian Association of Chiropractic Doctors (IACD) was accepted as a national member of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) from India at the WFC meetings in Sydney, June 2005. Under the Constitution and By-laws of the WFC as well as underthe Tokyo Charter of the WFC, activities in India are intended to be vetted through the WFC member nationalassociation (IACD). The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) represents the chiropractic profession internationally and is affiliated to World Health Organization (WHO). Chiropractic is recognized in 107 countries. WFC has national associations of chiropractors in 85 countries as its voting members. Many individuals and organizations support its work as associate members. The WFC has been a non-governmental organization or NGO in official relations with the WHO since 1997, and collaborates with many similar associations representing other healthcare professions. Chiropractic Event Directory |