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University of Calgary Students Interested in Medical Sciences (SIMS)

University of Calgary Students Interested in Medical Sciences (SIMS). What is Chiropractic and why I love what I do… Presented by Alim Kara, Bsc. DC. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Victoria

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University of Calgary Students Interested in Medical Sciences (SIMS)

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  1. University of CalgaryStudents Interested in Medical Sciences (SIMS) What is Chiropractic and why I love what I do… Presented by Alim Kara, Bsc. DC

  2. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC • Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Victoria • Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) • Moved to Calgary in Aug 2010 • Balanced Health & Sports Therapy (Mon - Sat) • UofC Wellness Centre (Tues & Thurs) Who is Alim Kara?

  3. Why do I love my job? • Helping people • Such a positive experience • Specific challenges with every patient • Good lifestyle

  4. What is Chiropractic? Health care providers under RHPA Primary Contact Drug-free, non-invasive, hands-on option of healthcare 4.5 million Canadians (10-15%) access chiropractic care 3rd most utilized primary care practitioner

  5. Practicing Chiropractic • Focus on the neuromusculoskeletal system • Diagnosis and a treatment of disorders related to the spine, nervous system, muscles and joints • DDx of non-mechanical pathology • Full body, patient-centred, holistic approach • Treating pain with focus on identifying cause • Preventative approaches

  6. Conditions • Back Pain • Neck pain • Headaches • Repetitive strain injuries (i.e. carpal tunnel) • Whiplash • Sprains and strains • Palliative

  7. Treatment • Treatment is done by adjusting/manipulating the spinal column or other joints • May use mobilization, modalities and soft tissue treatment • Rehabilitation (i.e. Exercise program design & prescription) • Nutrition and lifestyle advice • Options like: Graduate studies, Acupuncture, etc.

  8. Chiropractic Adjustment • A precise procedure • Prescription • Location • Force • Applied using the hands • Improves joint mobility • Reduces pain

  9. Typical Visit • Initial Assessment • Thorough history and physical exam • Advanced diagnostic testing • X-Ray, refer for MRI, CT, US, Blood work, etc. • Diagnosis • Treatment • Referral if necessary

  10. 3-4 year program • Approx 4500 hours • Courses in: • Anatomy • Biomechanics • Pathology • Biochemistry • Radiology • Psychology • Chiropractic and Clinical Sciences • Clinical Placement Education

  11. Chiropractic’s Place in Healthcare • Management of mechanical neuromusculoskeletal conditions • Collaboration of care for patients with neuromusculoskeletal complications from non-mechanical conditions • Decrease in cost/wait times under public health sector

  12. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice • Safe • Effective • High patient satisfaction • Cost-effective

  13. Thank You Questions?

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