What is Chiropractic care?
According to WHO (World Health Organization), Chiropractic is a health care profession that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuro-musculoskeletal system, as well as the effects of these disorders in general health. There is an emphasis on manual techniques, including joint adjustment and/or manipulation, with a particular focus on subluxations. We can thus say that Chiropractic is a method that consists on the application of non-invasive manual techniques to detect and correct dysfunctions in the spine and other joints.
The chiropractor is the professional graduated in Chiropractic care, an academic course which can lasts from 5 to 7 years. Through his hands, the chiropractor removes interferences caused by joint dysfunctions, prioritizing restoring neurological integrity and facilitating physiological processes, resulting in pain relief, increased functional capacity and delayed disease progression.
Professional Qualification
There are only two universities currently qualified to offer the Chiropractic course in Brazil: the Feevale University in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, and the Anhembi Morumbi University in São Paulo, both recognized by the MEC (Ministry of Education). The curriculum of the graduate professional in chiropractic consists of an extensive education in biological sciences, diagnostic methods and clinical practices. The disciplines of the curriculum include: anatomy, physiology, neuroanatomy, pathology, diagnosis, physical examination, public health, pediatrics, obstetrics, first aid, radiology, neurology, in addition to the study of vertebral adjustment techniques and the philosophy of Chiropractic.
ABQ
The Brazilian Association of Chiropractic (ABQ), founded on November 16, 1992, is the only entity that represents chiropractors graduated in Brazil, and the only one that is linked to the World Federation of Chiropractic (World Federation of Chiropractic – www.wfc.org), the highest body in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). Its mission is to spread chiropractic and professional practice according to international standards, as well as to ensure the ethical conduct of its members in the exercise of their profession.
Visit ABQ’s website for more information about the profession.
