News from World Spine Care

World Spine Care representatives to participate in WFC Biennial Congress 2021
Representatives from World Spine Care are pleased to participate in the upcoming virtual WFC Biennial Congress, September 23-25, 2021.

World Spine Care Thanks Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for its Continued Support
CMCC continues its tradition of supporting quality, evidence-based spine care for underserved communities.

World Spine Care: an example of innovations to improve access to musculoskeletal care
World Spine Care’s program in Botswana was included among a number of examples of strategic innovations developed to improve access to musculoskeletal care, particularly in low- to middle-income countries.

Treating Rotator Cuff Injuries with Conservative Care
What is a rotator cuff injury and how can it be treated at a World Spine Care clinic? In this post, guest author Jason Williams, DC, explains more about this common shoulder condition.

The Gifts We Have to Give
Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe is the Clinical Supervisor for the World Spine Care’s new BH3 Clinic in Gabarone, Botswana. He wrote this poem in honor of Dr. Shannon Bloch, who passed away in 2019 after working as an associate volunteer with World Spine Care.

World Spine Care Announces the Launch of New Spine Care Clinic in Botswana
World Spine Care (WSC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new spine care clinic in Botswana’s Broadhurst 3 (BH3) Clinic in Gaborone, Botswana.

The future of telehealth in spine care - SpineIQ Webinar
Scott Haldeman, founder, and president of World Spine Care, participated in a webinar hosted by SpineIQ. He discussed the challenges and changes in healthcare due to the coronavirus pandemic, the guides developed for clinicians and patients to manage back and neck pain from a distance, and the future of telehealth in spine care.



World Spine Care Europe webinar series presented by MGM School of Physiotherapy
World Spine Care Europe and the MGM Institute of Health Sciences jointly announce the first in an ongoing series of webinars on spine care.

A new peer-reviewed article describes World Spine Care & GSCI's guides for managing neck and back pain
A new paper from World Spine Care and the Global Spine Care Initiative was recently published in the journal JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.The article describes the process that the authors underwent to develop the guides for Managing Neck and Back Pain in the Time of COVID-19 released last year. The guides help empower patients to self-manage spine pain when appropriate.

The Origins of the First World Spine Care Clinic
This is how the Okavango Delta led to Dr. Geoff Outerbridge volunteering as the first clinical director for World Spine Care.

Q&A with Director of Volunteer Programs, Kait Graham
Dr. Kait Graham is the Director of Volunteer Programs and Operations at World Spine Care. She previously volunteered as a Volunteer Associate in Mahalapye and Shoshong, Botswana in 2015. World Spine Care asked Kait to share more about how she got involved with the organization and what spine care practitioners should know if they’d like to volunteer.

Close Out 2020 with a Donation That Brings Evidence-based Spine Care to Those in Need
We know that spine care clinicians want to offer more back to the world and society. They want to support causes within their area of expertise. There is still time left to make a tax-deductible donation to World Spine Care and keep your fundraising dollars within your field.

Here is What We Accomplished Thanks to You: World Spine Care's 2020 Report
As this year ends, the World Spine Care Board of Directors wishes to thank our partners, donors, supporters and volunteers for your incredible support over this past year.Despite numerous challenges, we are proud of what we were able to accomplish this year. Here are just a few of our successes, thanks to the support of so many people like you.

Volunteer from home as a communications committee member
Would you like to combine your skills in written communication and manual therapy? Are you interested in volunteering with a global leader in evidence-based, multidisciplinary spine care? Build your resume and improve your clinical communication by joining the World Spine Care Communications committee.

Supervisor de clínica en Moca, República Dominicana por 2021
World Spine Care is looking for qualified applicants for the role of Clinic Supervisor at our clinic in Moca, Dominican Republic. The role would begin in early 2021.

Volunteer opportunity in Moca, Dominican Republic for 2021
World Spine Care is looking for qualified applicants for the role of Clinic Supervisor at our clinic in Moca, Dominican Republic. The role would begin in early 2021.


What the World Spine Care team has been reading and watching during quarantine
Members of the World Spine Care staff and board of directors have shared their favorite books, podcasts, TV shows, or movies that they have read/watched/listened to over the past few months.
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