News from World Spine Care
Theory versus Reality, an official selection from W.H.O.’s Health for All Film Festival
This touching short film from the W.H.O. Film Festival illustrates the discrepancy between pure academic knowledge as taught in medical universities and the much more complex reality of the challenges doctors face in their daily practice with their patients.
This Mother’s Day, We Honor Women Overcoming Low Back Pain
Spine problems are the leading cause of disability around the world. Their effects are even more common in women, the elderly, and people in low-income populations. We honor the mothers who put their children and families first despite experiencing pain or discomfort from back problems.
Register for this Virtual Workshop on Bone and Musculoskeletal Health
The International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies has announced the return of their annual workshop with sessions to be held virtually and in Bruges, Belgium. The sessions will be of interest to clinicians and researchers alike with interest in musculoskeletal conditions, including those causing spine pain and disability.
Celebrating One Year of the Broadhurst 3 Clinic
The newest installment of World Spine Care clinics in Gaborone, Botswana turns one in March 2022. The patients that come to the clinic receive care are the real fruit of the efforts by Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe, the clinical coordinator. One such person who has benefitted from the care provided at the BH3 shared his story.
A New Direction for Fundraising in 2022
World Spine Care welcomes two new chairs to the fundraising committees in Canada and the United States. Dr. Vince Sinclair and Dr. Nathan Cashion share their hopes and plans for 2022.
Thank You for Extending Your Reach and Making Helping Hands a Success!
The 2021 Helping Hands fundraising campaign was a great success! Thanks to donors like you, we exceeded our goal in Canada and raised more than ever before in the US.
Make it Monthly – Get an extra $20 donated to World Spine Care (Canada)
Throughout March, make a new monthly gift of $20 or more through CanadaHelps, and CanadaHelps will make a one-time extra $20 donation to us!
Dr. Patricia Tavares appointed to World Spine Care (Canada) Board of Directors
The board of directors recently voted to appoint Patricia Tavares, BSc., DC., FCCOS(C) (Canada) as a member of the board.
World Spine Care mourns the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
World Spine Care will sincerely miss the presence of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his commitment to the less fortunate people of this world. We are thankful for his life's great achievements, and especially his willingness to work with a small, young organization such as World Spine Care.
Building Community in Botswana
Since opening the newest World Spine Care clinic in Botswana six months ago, Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe has been busy building a community around spine care. As clinical coordinator for the BH3 Clinic, Mufudzi has brought patients and community members together for physical activity and education–including a hilltop yoga session for World Spine Day.
Supervisor de clÃnica en Moca, República Dominicana por 2022
World Spine Care está buscando a profesionales cualificados en el rol de supervisor/a de clÃnica en Moca, Republica Dominicana. La posición empezarÃa a principios de 2022.
Global Spine Care Initiative Receives Grant Funding
The Global Spine Care Initiative (GSCI) has obtained funds for a project in Pimicikamak (Cross Lake First Nation), Manitoba, Canada. This announcement is made in collaboration with the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), the University of Manitoba, The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF), and the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA).
Richard Brown elected Vice President of World Spine Care (USA) Board
Dr. Richard Brown, secretary-general of the World Federation of Chiropractic, was elected Vice President of the board of directors of World Spine Care in the USA.
Join World Spine Care and Extend Your Helping Hands Beyond Your Clinic
World Spine Care is launching Helping Hands, their annual fundraising campaign in support of their mission to provide sustainable, evidence-based, quality spine care to under-served communities around the world.
Learn how you can extend your reach to the 577 million people suffering from low back pain worldwide.
EUROSPINE 2021 to be held in Vienna, Austria next month
The annual meeting of Europe’s leading spine care society will be held in Vienna, Austria this October. Learn more about this premier hybrid event from one of World Spine Care’s endorsing professional associations.
What is the connection between low back pain and mortality?
Low back pain is one of the most common health problems in the population. About 80% of people will suffer from back pain at some point in their life, usually during adolescence or early adulthood. Low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability – a measure of the burden of disease – and has a greater impact than more well-known diseases such as HIV, malaria, diabetes, and breast and lung cancer combined.
Although research has been done to determine whether back pain is associated with an increased death rate, the results have not been consistent.
A new systematic review tried to clarify these results.
Mindful movement to support a global cause
By offering free, outdoor T’ai Chi classes at a Toronto park, chiropractor David Gryfe provides an opportunity for safe exercise during the pandemic and has raised funds for an international non-profit organization.
European Spine Ride–German Peloton
A small group of World Spine Care supporters in Germany wasn’t content to stay inside for the virtual Spine Ride. So, they set out on a mini-spine ride of their own in North Germany.
European Spine Ride 2021 Recap
Each summer, cyclists from around Europe and the globe, converge to support World Spine Care Europe’s efforts to provide quality, evidence-based spine care to underserved populations. Read more for a recap written by WSCE President and lead spine rider, Adam Wilkey.
The Beauty of Africa: Mufudzi Chihambakwe on the World of Chiropractic podcast
Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe is the Clinical Coordinator for the recently opened BH3 World Spine Care Clinic in Gaborone, Botswana. He was featured as a guest on the World Federation of Chiropractic podcast, where he shared his story of practicing chiropractic in southern Africa.
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