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.
Nathan Schilaty, DC, PhD
Dr. Nathan Schilaty is the Lincoln Endowed Chair of Chiropractic & Biomechanics Research, director of the Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Research, and assistant professor of neurosurgery & medical engineering, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, at the University of South Florida (USF).