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2022 CCA Award Winners

With the CCA Awards, the Canadian Chiropractic Association honours those few exceptional individuals whose passion, dedication and hard work have contributed to advancing the success of the chiropractic profession. In keeping with our mission to bring you inspired leadership by building a strong, engaged national chiropractic community, our objective isRead More

Can Long COVID affect your musculoskeletal system?

Long COVID is an umbrella term used to describe both the acute COVID-19 infection and any residual post-COVID-19 symptoms that last longer than 4 weeks1 and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Just like the infectious period of COVID-19, the signs and symptoms of Long COVID are on aRead More

Emergency brain surgery and a cancer diagnosis won’t stop this BC chiropractor from helping patients get better

When she got the call to join the medical team for Team Canada’s track and field squad at the Commonwealth Games this summer, there was no hesitation for B.C. chiropractor Dr. Elna Johnson to pack her bags. It was quite an opportunity to be a part of Team Canada, especiallyRead More

Approximately 4.5 million Canadians visit a chiropractor each year.

Chiropractors receive 4200 hours of training in core competencies of musculoskeletal conditions. Approximately 4.5 million Canadians visit a chiropractor each year.

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Canadian chiropractor leads the way for medical team in Canadian fencing 

Dr. Nader Abdelkader shares his unique journey from being a competitive fencer to becoming a leading figure in chiropractic care for athletes, particularly in the sport of fencing. Dr. Nader Abdelkader, DC was destined to be one of the greats in fencing.  His interest in fencing began early in life,Read More

Proudly launching the Women’s Chiropractic Caucus

The Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Women’s Chiropractic Caucus (WCC). Led and co-chaired by Dr. Kathryn Vardy (Newfoundland) and Dr. Natalie Carrington (Alberta), this initiative marks a significant step in fostering a supportive environment for women chiropractors to thrive in their careers acrossRead More