Getting Involved

At this time World Spine Care is developing clinical protocols and are in the process of establishing pilot programs in Shoshong, Botswana and Ranthambhore, India.

Treatment provided in all clinics will follow uniform evidence based protocols as established by the clinical team. Each clinic will be involved in a research program to determine outcomes.

Students and volunteers are welcome to submit their names and contact information if they are interested in participating in a world spine care program in the future.

For further information contact the clinical director, Geoff Outerbridge (geoff.outerbridge@worldspinecare.org).

World Spine Care is currently establishing the following volunteer and educational programs:

Volunteer programs:

Primary Spine Clinician – Management of a WSC center

• Qualified chiropractor, medical doctor, osteopathic physician, or physiotherapist who is licensed to diagnose with at least 5 years of clinical experience.
• Clinicians must will willing to follow the defined evidence based treatment protocols established by the WSC clinical team.
• Other details and requirements for this position are being developed.

Volunteer Associate clinician – working with a Primary Spine Care Clinician

• Qualified chiropractor, medical doctor, osteopathic physician, or physiotherapist who is licensed to diagnose and who wishes to gain further experience. This role does not require 5 years of clinical experience as the clinician will be working with a Primary Spine Care clinician.
• The interested clinician must be prepared to spend at least a month at a WSC clinic.
• Clinicians must will willing to follow the defined evidence based treatment protocols established by the WSC clinical team.
• Other details and requirements for this position are being developed.

Volunteer medical or surgical consultant specialist

• Orthopedic spine surgeon, neurosurgeon, rheumatologist, physiatrist, neurologist, or psychiatrist.
• Other details and requirements for this position are being developed.

Educational programs

Student intern

• Chiropractic, physical therapy, medical, or osteopathic students who are enrolled in a recognized institution and have completed at least 2 years of professional training.

Establishing a World Spine Care Clinic

World Spine Care is interested in hearing from individuals who would like to establish a Spine Care Center in other communities and countries.  If interested contact WSC administration at (info@worldspinecare.org) for further information.

The following steps should be considered:

• Identify a community or village where there are no resources or expertise available for the treatment of people with spinal disorders.
• Contact the community leaders or government to determine whether there is a desire to have a World Spine Care program in their community.
• Explore the availability of clinic or hospital facilities where a center could be established.
• Explore any financial resources available to establish the center.
• Contact World Spine Care to organize an onsite visit to negotiate and establish a memorandum of understanding with the government or community.