New Global Spine Care Initiative Report Highlights Importance of Collaboration in Indigenous Communities
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New Global Spine Care Initiative Report Highlights Importance of Collaboration in Indigenous Communities

A new research paper by World Spine Care and the Global Spine Care Initiative published in Implementation Science Communications describes the implementation of a spine care program for a First Nations community in Cross Lake, Manitoba, Canada.

This research project is supported by grants from Health Canada (SUAP), the Canadian Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, and the Skoll Foundation. Two chiropractors have provided treatments for people with muscle and joint pain at no cost for the past year. In partnership with the community, the project will also develop a program to encourage movement based on traditional dance.

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Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend, research shows
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Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend, research shows

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world, with over 600 million people living with the condition. This is one of the key takeaways of a June 2023 study published in the journal The Lancet Rheumatology.

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Spine Ride 2024: The Pentatour – Five days, five countries.
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Spine Ride 2024: The Pentatour – Five days, five countries.

Each year, World Spine Care Europe holds a fundraising event involving a multi-day cycling trek across Europe. This year, the peloton will cycle approximately 420 miles over 5 days, averaging about 84 miles (135km) per day. The ride will take place 14-19 June, 2024, starting in Charleroi, Belgium and finishing in Zurich, Switzerland.

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A Year In Review - Volunteering in Botswana
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A Year In Review - Volunteering in Botswana

At the start of 2023, I packed my bags and whatever else could fit into my little car. I left my life in Johannesburg, South Africa to volunteer as a chiropractor for World Spine Care. Here are the top things I've learned from my time treating patients in an underserved community in Botswana.

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A Visit to Botswana – President Haldeman’s Reflections
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A Visit to Botswana – President Haldeman’s Reflections

This past summer, World Spine Care founder and president Dr. Scott Haldeman traveled to Botswana with his wife, Joan. They spent a few days touring the clinics and visiting with Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe and Dr. Michael Pretorius, the two chiropractors running the clinics in Gaborone, Mahalapye, and Shoshong Village. Dr. Haldeman shares some thoughts about the progress and future of World Spine Care in Botswana.

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GSCI Researchers and Cross Lake Clinicians present at Chiropractic Rounds webinar in Saskatchewan
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GSCI Researchers and Cross Lake Clinicians present at Chiropractic Rounds webinar in Saskatchewan

World Spine Care Canada and the Indigenous leadership of Pimicikamak Okimawin (Cross Lake First Nation) are pleased to announce a research project and health service in Cross Lake, Mani- toba, Canada. Funding is made possible through funding from from Health Canada Substance Use and Addiction Program., the Canadi- an Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, and the Skoll Foundation.

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European Spine Ride 2023 Recap
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European Spine Ride 2023 Recap

Every year we seem to ride the wine regions of Europe. This year was no different. Our route was to roughly follow the Camino Trail, or St James’ Way, a very popular pilgrimage route. Our starting point was Logrono in the heart of the Rioja wine district. The roof of our hostel leaked and I assure that someone was conducting the ‘snorechestra’ in our dorm, sleep was patchy. But undetered we were up and ready to roll at the appointed time.

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A 50-km Ultramarathon for Low Back Pain
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A 50-km Ultramarathon for Low Back Pain

Join Michael Pretorius as he runs 50 kilometers across the largest salt pan on earth.

“They say in the middle of the pan, you cannot see land in any direction you look, only flat white salt for as far as the eye can see. It’s the closest thing to running on the moon you will ever experience.”

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Candid Captures: A Marine's Photographic Journey to Raise Funds for World Spine Care
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Candid Captures: A Marine's Photographic Journey to Raise Funds for World Spine Care

World Spine Care board member Tom Hyde has traveled the world – almost always with a camera in his hand. He has offered a selection of his digital photographs from Africa and Asia for purchase. All proceeds support World Spine Care’s efforts to improve lives in underserved communities through sustainable, integrated, evidence-based, spine care.

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Volunteering Across Borders: Introducing Michael Pretorius
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Volunteering Across Borders: Introducing Michael Pretorius

This week, we introduce you to Dr. Michael Pretorius, the latest clinical supervisor to join the World Spine Care team in Botswana. Originally from South Africa, he didn’t have to travel far – just a few hundred kilometers to the north – but, for him, it’s been a positive change to join a meaningful project to improve people’s lives.

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