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Consumers Believe in Chiropractic for Athletes

According to a Harris Poll commissioned by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, more than eight in 10 consumers believe chiropractic care is effective for professional and amateur athletes. Among more than 2,000 U.S. adults surveyed, 81 percent said chiropractic is effective overall and nearly 50 percent said chiropractic is "very effective" to restore joint function and support the neuromusculoskeletal system of athletes.

Millennials (adults ages 18-34) in particular consider chiropractic effective, with nearly 90 percent stating chiropractic care is very or somewhat effective for athletes. Parents with minor children are also chiropractic believers, with nearly 60 percent of this demographic stating chiropractic is "very effective" for athletes.

ACA Rehab Council Going Strong

The American Chiropractic Association';s Rehab Council held its 21st annual symposium in mid-March, highlighted by presentations on a broad range of topics including:

  • Topical creams and the CBD spectrum (Dr. Jeffrey Tucker, council president)
  • Nondrug, nonsurgical management of spinal disorder-induced disability (Dr. Scott Haldeman)
  • Movement strategies: performance, movement and wellness (Gray Cook, PT)
  • Introduction to peptide therapy (Dr. Kent Holtorf)
  • Concussions: a functional medicine approach (Col. Dr. Michael Lewis)
  • Laser therapy for musculoskeletal rehab (Dr. Brett Ungar)
  • Regenerative orthopedics: nonsurgical repair (Dr. Peter Fields)

Note: Event held in Tempe, Ariz., before any stay-at-home restrictions due to COVID-19.

May 2020
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MAHA Launches Chiropractic Hub
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Building on a historic March 2026 meeting between Make America Healthy Again and chiropractic leadership, MAHA has announced the launch of the MAHA Chiropractic Hub, “a coordinated national partnership uniting MAHA Center, MAHA Action, and the chiropractic profession, including national associations, state organizations, practitioners, educators, researchers, and patient advocates. The Chiropractic Hub will advance federal policy, expand patient access, and build broad public support for chiropractic care across America.”

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Confronting the Threat to Chiropractic Education
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The chiropractic profession is confronting one of the most significant federal regulatory threats it has faced in decades. A new U.S. Department of Education (ED) accountability framework – commonly referred to as the “Do No Harm” (DNH) regulation – could place many chiropractic programs at risk of losing access to federal financial aid (student loans), potentially reshaping the future of chiropractic education and workforce development across the United States.

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From Pain Scores to Performance Metrics
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Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS