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The sociopolitical development of British chiropractic
1Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Little Rock 72204.
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|January 1, 1991
Summary
British chiropractic history reveals challenges from osteopathy and market conditions. The establishment of the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic spurred growth, increasing chiropractor numbers and enhancing legitimacy.
Area of Science:
- History of Manual Medicine
- Chiropractic Development
- Alternative Healthcare Systems
Background:
- The historical growth of chiropractic in Britain has been hindered by the strong presence of osteopathy.
- Laissez-faire market conditions under Common Law allowed alternative health practitioners to practice without stringent training or qualification requirements, impacting chiropractic's development.
- External influences from North American and European chiropractic practices have shaped the trajectory of British chiropractic.