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Peoplea professional footballer, whenbeing part of a team meant thatevery day you pushed each othertowards more and better, whilebuilding friendships and havingso much fun together. Above all,there was a sense of team spiritto achieve that common goal,which is why I believe in the needfor solidarity and the necessity ofunifying the profession.”Ambition and vision forthe professionSince 1994, when they begantheir chiropractic journey, therehave been many changes in theway chiropractic is viewed andaccepted, but it is still far fromreaching its full potential as aneffective musculoskeletal healthcare profession addressing theleading global cause of disability.For Vas, the way forward is totake some very brave decisions:“We need to become more relevantby endeavouring to provide whatsociety needs. We are in a positionto help with major issues, and weneed to be brave enough that if wediscover that if we need to reinventourselves, we must do it.”The ultimate aim for Rishi isthat all European chiropractorsget the cultural authority of adentist or an optician, becomingthe first call for back and spineproblems: “Countries’ health caresystems would then buy into that,including our use of imaging.To achieve that, we need moreeducational establishments, andmore research – and of course theECU has a big part to play.”Jan Geert agrees with both ofthem: “Law and policymakers arenot interested in just a good storyand the wonders of our profession.We need to make them realisethat back pain remains the leadingglobal cause of disability overall,putting great pressure on societyand reducing economic potential.It’s up to us, the chiropracticpoliticians, to present the researchand show them how chiropracticcan play a positive role.”The class of ‘99What was it about that class of ’99that brought this Executive teamback together after 20 years to workfor chiropractic advancement?First – commitment. Self-fundinga five-year education, whether thatinvolved help from parents, weekendand holiday working or both, was(and remains) a huge commitment,and requires total dedication tosuccess, and to chiropractic. Rishipoints out that for British studentslike him, at that time, medicalschool was free, so stepping ‘outof the system’ and studying aprofession few knew about requiredcourage! The dedication all threedemonstrated then has clearlycontinued through their careers.Second – making change in‘the real world’. Vas and JanGeert have learned through theirsporting careers the way thatchiropractors can affect people’severyday performance, and theway that sports can ‘shine a light’on chiropractic. Rishi is stillamazed today at what a differencechiropractic can make to so manydifferent conditions, and howpowerful and life-changing theprofession can be.And third – trust. Vas has thefinal word on that: “AECC in the1990s was very multicultural, verycolourful, a fun place to be (theparties were epic!) and it was aone-degree school where everybodyknew everyone and it was a veryenjoyable experience. So, whenRishi, Jan Geert and I came backtogether from our different culturesand backgrounds, it helped that weknew each other way back then,before we had confidence in whatwe could become. This creates adifferent kind of trust – we grewand matured together, and becamechiropractors together, and wedon’t forget how we all were onday one, which perhaps helps us towork together now.“The ‘99 class, looking back,includes a lot of successful peoplearound the world. It was a goodbatch!”60-secondinterviewBACKspace interviews figures from the worldof chiropracticJesper HjertstrandWIOC/ECU Graduate of the Year 2020What is your career history?Previously I worked as a swimming coachin my native Sweden as well as in Australiaand Lebanon. I was in Lebanon on andoff for five years during which I gotincreasingly more and more responsibilityto the point where I eventually helped runa large sports academy together with its founder.What attracted you to chiropractic?While I was studying Exercise and Movement Science in Australia,a professor pulled me aside and told me that I seemed to have areal knack for anatomy and physiology. He advised me to look intosuitable studies to become a medical doctor, a physiotherapist ora chiropractor as he thought this would suit me well. Chiropracticattracted me the most, both professionally and personally.What is your most memorable professional moment?I haven’t been in clinical practice that long but one story thatstands out to me thus far is a young man who came into theuniversity clinic with multiple previous fractures of his lower backand one lower leg. At the start of my enquiry and examinationhe wasn’t very talkative but later on he opened up and sharedwith me that his injuries were the result of a failed suicideattempt. As health care professionals I feel we have such aprivilege to be able to share patients’ stories and be part oftheir life, and with that hopefully bring them something good.On the other hand, we also have a huge responsibility which weshould not take lightly and that requires appropriate levels ofprofessionalism. In this case, I was able to help the patient getback to a more active lifestyle with less pain while co-managingwith other appropriate health care providers. This encounter wassuch a valuable lesson to me as a young clinician and is one thatI will cherish for the rest of my life.What are your ambitions?At the moment, Iben Axén, Andreas Eklund, Per Palmgrenand I are finishing up a manuscript that should be publishedshortly as part of the Nordic Maintenance care programme.This opportunity, to be part of research at Karolinska Institutetin Stockholm, has been a true honour. Inspired by this, Iwill soon be starting my second Master’s degree, this timein Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine. With deeperknowledge within this field I aim to conduct research in a nottoo distant future, hopefully combining my love for sports withmy profession as a chiropractor.During day-to-day clinical work I strive to provide the bestpossible evidence-based care for every patient’s individualneeds under the construct of the biopsychosocial model ofhealth care. I have the great fortune to work in a multidisciplinaryenvironment where I’m sure I will continue to learn from mycolleagues and thereby advance further as a clinician.Contactjesper.hjertstrand@gmail.com30BACKspace www.chiropractic-ecu.org October 202001-32 Backspace Oct20.indd 30 08/10/2020 19:12
Newsletter of the European Chiropractors’ UnionPeopleCharley BennettAECC UC/ECU Research Award winner 2020What is your career history?I’m currently in my final year at the Anglo-European Collegeof Chiropractic University College. I am now an intern at theon-site clinic in Bournemouth. I originally started a degreein Clinical Exercise Science but swapped to the Master ofChiropractic programme. I have had a few part-time jobs but itonly strengthened my drive to become a chiropractor.What attracted you to chiropractic?From a young age, I knew that I wanted a career that involved helping others and Ialways had a keen interest in anatomy and physiology. I knew that health care was thepath for me, but I was never exactly sure what branch I would pursue. I contemplatedphysiotherapy, dietetics, medicine but it was chiropractic that grabbed my attention. Itwas when I had some hip issues myself that I discovered the world of chiropractic. I sawan intern at the AECC UC and after speaking with her, I knew that it was something Ihad to know more about. I took a gamble and applied to the AECC. I was lucky enoughto receive an offer to start studying chiropractic and since then I haven’t looked back! Ilove the profession and how much we can help our patients with a holistic approach.What is your most memorable professional moment?I have to say, the day that I treated my first patient was one of the most memorablemoments for me. It felt as though my years of studying was paying off and for the firsttime ever, I was able to help someone and put my skills to good use. It was such arewarding feeling when the patient left and said that they already felt relief.I would also say the reward that I have received for my research project. I based theproject on a condition that is close to my heart as it is something that I suffer with myself.I hope that my project can contribute to the field and that I can help with future research.What are your ambitions?I am excited to graduate next year and I hope to one day open a clinic of my own withmy younger sister. I also hope to continue working on other research projects that willhelp to educate myself and other health care professionals and better the care weprovide for our patients.Contact17113@aecc.ac.ukMarcin DochnalThe first officially recognised chiropractor in theCzech Republic and president of the new CzechChiropractic Association.What is your career history?I was born in Poland and emigrated with my family to Canadaat the age of seven. For a long time, I knew I wanted to returnto Poland or Central Eastern Europe closer to my wider familyand culture. Upon finishing my Science degree in Canada, Imoved to the UK to study Chiropractic at the AECC. I was then fortunate to work intwo great chiropractic clinics in the UK and learn valuable skills from Stefaan Vossenand Jasper Hulscher.What attracted you to chiropractic?In my early teens I wanted to be a dentist. However, after an injury and help from achiropractor when I was 16, I quickly learnt that chiropractic is cleaner, more enjoyablework and I still get to help people.What is your most memorable professional moment?My most memorable professional moments were my encounter with my veryfirst patient at the AECC clinic, who was a contortionist, treating the band at aMEGADETH concert, and realising I knew very little on my first day at work!What are your ambitions?My ambitions are to facilitate the growth of chiropractic in Central Eastern Europe.I strive to provide a healthy and safe environment for my family. I also hope not tocatch covid and not to get shut down by the authorities!Contactmarcin.dochnal@gmail.comDaniel MooreChiropractic CourseLeader, TeessideUniversityWhat is your careerhistory?I graduated in 2007 with aBSc (Hons) Earth Sciencesfrom the Universityof Leeds before moving to London to workin business and recruitment. This was a greatexperience, but I increasingly felt it was not acareer for me. I wanted to spend my workinglife committed to helping others outside of theworld of business and sales. In 2009 I started mychiropractic degree at WIOC and graduated in2013. I completed my PgCert in MSK DiagnosticUltrasound the same year. From there I movedinto a private practice which had been establishedby my wife (also a chiropractor) in 2006What attracted you to chiropractic?My main motivation was a desire to spendmy working life in support of others. I wasinterested in a career in manual care, andneuromusculoskeletal conditions. I was also anathlete and understood the tenets of optimisinghuman performance, and chiropractic helped meperform at a level I previously struggled to attain.What is your most memorable professionalmoment?I have worked in football which led me into pitchside emergency care, and my interest in educationled me to become an FA Medical Tutor. I haveworked with the British Masters Athletics MedicalTeam at multiple events nationally, but mostimportantly cared for my community over thelast seven years through our clinic. But, without adoubt, being handed the opportunity to designand then lead a new chiropractic degree coursein the UK has to be the highlight of my careerto date. It encapsulates my interest in leadingoutstanding, clinically led chiropractic education. Ican add value to the continuing endeavours aimedat strengthening our profession. Arguably mostimportant of all, I can help to create excellencein an expanding profession for the benefit of allfuture patients seeking outstanding chiropractorsin many different settings.What are your ambitions?My primary ambition is to support thedevelopment of outstanding EPIC chiropractorswho graduate as excellent health careprofessionals, professional in how they act and thedecisions they make, and highly skilled in how theyadjust, speak to patients and behave. TeessideUniversity has the potential to contribute greatly tothe world of chiropractic education and I am keento drive that contribution through research andcollaboration. I also strive to support the vision ofchiropractors being EPIC; evidence based, peoplecentred, interprofessional and collaborative. Withmore outstanding chiropractors, a world leadinginstitution and a world leading EPIC vision, it ishard not to see a bright and exciting future ahead.ContactD.Moore@tees.ac.ukBACKspace www.chiropractic-ecu.org October 2020 3101-32 Backspace Oct20.indd 31 08/10/2020 19:12
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