The recent discovery of chiropractic medicine has led to an alternative type of treatment for many people struggling with back and neck pain. The word “chiropractic” originates from Greek and means “hand done.” The name of this type of medicine was chosen by its developer Daniel David Palmer (“Origins”). Dr. Arlan Fuhr says,”While we still have so much to accomplish in our profession, with research guiding our course, we should take a moment and look back on our history, feeling proud of how far we’ve come” (12). Chiropractic has a very intriguing history and a promising future.
Palmer came about his development by spending a considerable amount of time studying anatomy and physiology, while also observing the connection between the manipulation …show more content…
Palmer’s next steps agreed with the plan that states, “The early history of chiropractic centers around leaders who developed their particular brand of theories and techniques, while organizing schools, writing books, and acquiring supporters” (Greenly 45). He opened Palmer School of Cure in 1897. The college is now known as the Palmer College of Chiropractic (“Origins”). Palmer College of Chiropractic currently has three locations: Iowa, California, and Florida. The College offers associates, bachelors and masters degrees in general science as well as doctorate degrees in chiropractic (“News”). A foundational goal of early chiropractic orthopedic societies was to have orthopedics classes included in the curriculum at chiropractic colleges (Green and …show more content…
While in undergraduate school, students take courses in biology, chemistry, psychology, physics and many other courses. In graduate school, students spend 4,200 hours in the classroom, laboratory, and clinicals, at a minimum. This curriculum usually takes four to five years to complete. Some of the classes in graduate school include: physiology, nutrition, anatomy, and other health related studies. Upon completing graduate school, the potential chiropractor must pass an exam and gain a license in his or her chosen state. (“Chiropractic”)all from same
Palmer came about his development by spending a considerable amount of time studying anatomy and physiology, while also observing the connection between the manipulation …show more content…
Palmer’s next steps agreed with the plan that states, “The early history of chiropractic centers around leaders who developed their particular brand of theories and techniques, while organizing schools, writing books, and acquiring supporters” (Greenly 45). He opened Palmer School of Cure in 1897. The college is now known as the Palmer College of Chiropractic (“Origins”). Palmer College of Chiropractic currently has three locations: Iowa, California, and Florida. The College offers associates, bachelors and masters degrees in general science as well as doctorate degrees in chiropractic (“News”). A foundational goal of early chiropractic orthopedic societies was to have orthopedics classes included in the curriculum at chiropractic colleges (Green and …show more content…
While in undergraduate school, students take courses in biology, chemistry, psychology, physics and many other courses. In graduate school, students spend 4,200 hours in the classroom, laboratory, and clinicals, at a minimum. This curriculum usually takes four to five years to complete. Some of the classes in graduate school include: physiology, nutrition, anatomy, and other health related studies. Upon completing graduate school, the potential chiropractor must pass an exam and gain a license in his or her chosen state. (“Chiropractic”)all from same