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After a 17 year battle, the Italian Parliament recognizes chiropractic as a primary health care profession.

Seventeen years after the first proposal to legally recognize chiropractic and 33 years after the founding of the Associazione Italiana Chiropractici (AIC), the Italian Parliament finally and officially recognized chiropractic as a primary health care profession.

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress lauds work of volunteer chiropractors, emphasizes need to accelerate, expand integration of chiropractic care into the VA health care system.

Chiropractic health for recreational runners

Journal of the American Chiropractic Association,  May 2002  by Austin, William M

 The number of recreational runners in the United States is estimated to be 30 million. Recent growth in the popularity of this sport has resulted in increased associated injuries to the lower extremity. According to some reports, approximately 60 percent of these enthusiasts will eventually experience an injury that may limit their activities.1,2 Common injuries to runners and joggers include shin splints, patellofemoral pain syndromes, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, compartmental syndromes, and stress fractures.

Chondromalacia patella is a condition routinely seen in the chiropractic office. While it is more common in females, it can affect either gender, especially younger adults. The patient will complain of knee stiffness and pain, especially with prolonged sitting or excessive use.