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Mainstreaming chiropractic: tracing the American Chiropractic Association
Chiropractic History : the Archives and Journal of the Association for the History of Chiropractic
|December 1, 1993
Summary
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) evolved through multiple mergers, beginning in 1906. Key amalgamations in 1930 and 1963 formed the ACA structure recognized today.
Area of Science:
- Chiropractic professional organizations
- History of chiropractic associations
Background:
- The modern American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the result of a historical consolidation of various chiropractic bodies.
- Understanding the ACA's formation is crucial for tracing the evolution of chiropractic professional representation.
Observation:
- The Universal Chiropractic Association (UCA) was founded in 1906.
- The original American Chiropractic Association (ACA) was established in 1922.
- These two organizations merged in 1930 to create the National Chiropractic Association (NCA).
Findings:
- In 1963, the NCA merged with the New American Chiropractic Association (ACA), which included a faction from the International Chiropractors Association (ICA).
- The comprehensive integration of all NCA assets, resources, and membership into the new ACA was finalized by 1964.
Implications:
- The ACA's formation through mergers highlights a history of consolidation within the chiropractic profession.
- This evolutionary process shaped the structure and influence of chiropractic professional bodies over time.