News from World Spine Care
SPINE20 Recommends Social Inclusion as a Key to Prevent and Management of Spinal Disability
Prof. André Bussières traveled to Rio de Janeiro in August to participate in the annual meeting for SPINE20, an international think tank dedicated to promoting spine care policy to the G20 countries. The results of the meeting were published as formal recommendations available for download at spine20.net.
Join us in celebrating World Spine Day!
October 16th marks World Spine Day, an annual event organized and coordinated by the World Federation of Chiropractic. We invite you to join us and get involved in World Spine Day 2024's “Support Your Spine” campaign.
Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend, research shows
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world, with over 600 million people living with the condition. This is one of the key takeaways of a June 2023 study published in the journal The Lancet Rheumatology.
Spine Ride 2024: The Pentatour – Five days, five countries.
Each year, World Spine Care Europe holds a fundraising event involving a multi-day cycling trek across Europe. This year, the peloton will cycle approximately 420 miles over 5 days, averaging about 84 miles (135km) per day. The ride will take place 14-19 June, 2024, starting in Charleroi, Belgium and finishing in Zurich, Switzerland.
A Year In Review - Volunteering in Botswana
At the start of 2023, I packed my bags and whatever else could fit into my little car. I left my life in Johannesburg, South Africa to volunteer as a chiropractor for World Spine Care. Here are the top things I've learned from my time treating patients in an underserved community in Botswana.
A Visit to Botswana – President Haldeman’s Reflections
This past summer, World Spine Care founder and president Dr. Scott Haldeman traveled to Botswana with his wife, Joan. They spent a few days touring the clinics and visiting with Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe and Dr. Michael Pretorius, the two chiropractors running the clinics in Gaborone, Mahalapye, and Shoshong Village. Dr. Haldeman shares some thoughts about the progress and future of World Spine Care in Botswana.
GSCI Researchers and Cross Lake Clinicians present at Chiropractic Rounds webinar in Saskatchewan
World Spine Care Canada and the Indigenous leadership of Pimicikamak Okimawin (Cross Lake First Nation) are pleased to announce a research project and health service in Cross Lake, Mani- toba, Canada. Funding is made possible through funding from from Health Canada Substance Use and Addiction Program., the Canadi- an Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, and the Skoll Foundation.
European Spine Ride 2023 Recap
Every year we seem to ride the wine regions of Europe. This year was no different. Our route was to roughly follow the Camino Trail, or St James’ Way, a very popular pilgrimage route. Our starting point was Logrono in the heart of the Rioja wine district. The roof of our hostel leaked and I assure that someone was conducting the ‘snorechestra’ in our dorm, sleep was patchy. But undetered we were up and ready to roll at the appointed time.
A 50-km Ultramarathon for Low Back Pain
Join Michael Pretorius as he runs 50 kilometers across the largest salt pan on earth.
“They say in the middle of the pan, you cannot see land in any direction you look, only flat white salt for as far as the eye can see. It’s the closest thing to running on the moon you will ever experience.”
Candid Captures: A Marine's Photographic Journey to Raise Funds for World Spine Care
World Spine Care board member Tom Hyde has traveled the world – almost always with a camera in his hand. He has offered a selection of his digital photographs from Africa and Asia for purchase. All proceeds support World Spine Care’s efforts to improve lives in underserved communities through sustainable, integrated, evidence-based, spine care.
Volunteering Across Borders: Introducing Michael Pretorius
This week, we introduce you to Dr. Michael Pretorius, the latest clinical supervisor to join the World Spine Care team in Botswana. Originally from South Africa, he didn’t have to travel far – just a few hundred kilometers to the north – but, for him, it’s been a positive change to join a meaningful project to improve people’s lives.
Dr. André Bussières selected as SPINE20 Scientific Taskforce Co-Chair
The SPINE20 Scientific Taskforce has appointed Dr. André Bussières co-chair of the Implementation domain for the upcoming Annual Meeting in New Delhi, India this coming August.
Founder and President, Dr. Scott Haldeman, Honored with McAndrews Award for Advancing Spine Care Research and Patient Outcomes
World Spine Care founder and president Scott Haldeman received the 2023 McAndrews Research Fund Pioneer Award from the NMIC Foundation for his work helping people in underserved regions of the world.
Dr. Patricia Tavares appointed as Director of Clinics
Dr. Patricia Tavares, previously Clinic Coordinator for Dominican Republic, has been appointed the Director of Clinics for World Spine Care worldwide.
World Spine Care joins World Rehabilitation Alliance.
World Spine Care officially became a member focused on promoting rehabilitation as an essential health service that is integral to Universal Health Coverage and to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Join the European Spine Ride in Spain this Summer
World Spine Care Europe will host its annual European Spine Ride this summer. You can join the team riding through the beautiful countryside of northern Spain, starting in Logrono and ending 500 miles later near the Camino de Santiago.
The Moca Clinic is Open: Introducing Sayuri
Today, we are thrilled to introduce Sayuri, our newest volunteer at our clinic in the Dominican Republic, a chiropractor dedicated to improving neck and back pain in this beautiful country!
Build Your Clinical Library and Support World Spine Care with These Suggested Textbooks
World Spine Care clinical volunteers and board members share their suggestions for volumes to add to your clinical library to provide the best care for patients with low back and neck pain.
World Spine Care Canada and Pimicikamak Okimawin announce a new collaborative project to improve access to spine care
World Spine Care Canada announce a new Global Spine Care Initiative project to reduce barriers to conservative spine care and minimize opioid exposure in Indigenous communities.
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