Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Kyle Prusso, DC
Dr. Kyle Prusso, vice president of the Professional Football Chiropractic Society, is the team chiropractor for the Oakland Raiders. He is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College West and practices in both Livermore and Oakland, Calif.