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This article proposes a ten-point plan to elevate chiropractic care, a manual therapy for spinal pain, to full allied health profession status. The plan focuses on education, professional identity, and evidence-based practice for broader acceptance.

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Area of Science:

  • Chiropractic and Manual Therapies
  • Public Health and Allied Health Professions

Background:

  • Manual therapies, including chiropractic, have a long history.
  • Chiropractic care offers substantial public health benefits for spinal pain.
  • The profession faces challenges in achieving full allied health status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a ten-point plan for the advancement of the chiropractic profession.
  • To outline strategies for achieving full acceptance within the allied health field.

Main Methods:

  • The article is based on the FG Roberts Memorial Address.
  • A ten-point plan is detailed, addressing various aspects of the profession.

Main Results:

  • The plan includes improving pre-professional education.
  • Key strategies involve establishing a progressive professional identity and embracing evidence-based practice.
  • Other points include developing special interests, marginalizing non-scientific elements, and supporting public health initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to the ten-point plan will lead to greater legitimacy for chiropractic.
  • The profession will gain acceptance from other health providers, policymakers, and the public.