Next year's joint WFC Congress / ECU Convention promises a dazzling array of world-class speakers.
Held in the ancient Greek city of Athens in the elegant Hilton Hotel from May 13-16, 2015, The Alpha and Omega of Spinal Healthcare will be the WFC's 13th Biennial Congress and will incorporate the ECU's Annual Convention. Presenters will include policy-makers, leading practitioners and those at the cutting edge of research.
WFC President Dr. Greg Stewart commented, "The line-up of speakers we have assembled for our 2015 Congress is amongst the best ever. I challenge any chiropractor to look at the academic programme and not find a whole host of subjects that will fascinate and inspire them."
As its title suggests, the focus for the 2015 Joint WFC / ECU event will be on spinal health care, from the ancient roots of spinal manipulation right through to futuristic technology that would have left our forefathers aghast.
The opening plenary session features some of the biggest names in spinal research from around the world. Jan Hartvigsen, Greg Kawchuk, Scott Haldeman and Christine Goertz will look at the impact of spinal manipulation on body systems and its utilisation for mechanical, neurological and medical conditions. Fascinating developments in neuroscience also will be featured in the first morning's session, with names such as Ted Carrick and Heidi Haavik applying their knowledge and research to evidence-based spinal health care.
Day two sees an inspiring line-up of speakers exploring the current opportunities in spinal health care. Chaired by one of the profession's leading researchers, Denmark's Professor Jan Hartvigsen, a succession of speakers will describe what they see as the 'Rules of Engagement' and the realities of practice.
Leading figures from the fields of paediatrics, adolescent care, pregnancy and seniors top the bill for the final day of the congress. Arguably the foremost chiropractic paediatrician in the world, Dr. Joyce Miller, will speak alongside Drs. Lisa Hestbaek, Rosemary Oman, Paul Dougherty and Lisa Killinger as the management of special populations is discussed.
As is customary at both WFC and ECU events, the profession's leading researchers will be presenting their original work, competing for the coveted awards that recognize outstanding contributions to the development of spinal health care by chiropractors and institutions.
This year will see a record number of technique workshops and special-interest presentations in a host of exciting and innovative areas. With Dr. Dan Murphy describing the science of subluxation, to adjusting and McKenzie workshops, to Lindsey Rowe's ever-popular radiology sessions, the opportunities are endless. There is even the chance to get a taste of animal chiropractic with a special equine adjusting session!
Registration is now open for this unique chance to experience the world's leading chiropractic event. Visit www.wfc.org/congress2015 now to reserve your place and start planning to visit Greece in 2015.
President of the Hellenic Chiropractors' Association, Dr Vasileios Gkolfinopoulos, said, "We look forward to welcoming chiropractors from around the world to our beautiful and historic country. We have ancient history, beautiful beaches, a vibrant culture and of course the very best that the sun gods can offer!"
Source: World Federation of Chiropractic
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