Malaysian sport s chiropract ors on hand t o support int ernat ional Ju Jit su event

The JJIFGrand Prix ?Thailand Open 2023 saw the active involvement of two members from the Sports Chiropractic Council Malaysia (SCCM) Dr Thomas S Halyk, Chairperson of SCCM, and Dr Sunshine Lau Siew Qin, traveled from Malaysia to provide sports chiropractic care at this event Held May 19-21 at Rangsit University in Bangkok, Thailand, the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) event was organized by the Ju-Jitsu Association of Thailand.

Team Leader Dr Halyk and Dr Lau, participating in her first international event after recently completing her International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) certification with the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport (FICS), made significant contributions throughout the weekend and treated numerous athletes from Asia and Europe

Sports chiropractic is an emerging specialty in Southeast Asia, and the SCCM and its members strive to further its recognition and perception among athletes, coaches, and the general public. By actively participating in sporting events locally and regionally, they aim to promote the importance and benefits of sports chiropractic Their presence at the JJIFGrand Prix ?Thailand Open 2023 served as an excellent opportunity to engage with a diverse range of athletes and raise awareness about the role of chiropractic care in optimizing sports performance and overall well-being.

The commitment demonstrated by Dr. Halyk and Dr. Lau reflects the dedication of the SCCM to advancing sports chiropractic in Malaysia and the wider region As it continues to actively engage with athletes, coaches, and the general public, SCCM envisions a future where sports chiropractic becomes an integral part of athletes' preparation, performance, and recovery processes

The successful involvement of the SCCM representatives at the JJIFGrand Prix ?Thailand Open 2023 highlights their valuable contributions and sets a positive precedent for further collaboration between sports chiropractors and sporting events in the future. With its expertise and commitment, SCCM aims to continue elevating the field of sports chiropractic and enhancing its impact on the athletic community

Chiropract ic regulat ed in Maurit ius follow ing enact m ent of legislat ion

More than 20 years ago, the late Dr Raj Roy, the first Mauritian chiropractor, worked towards the regulation of the chiropractic profession in Mauritius. His vision became a reality after the Allied Health Professions Council Act (AHPC) was passed in late 2017 and was enacted in 2023. This year, for the first time in Mauritius, chiropractors are subject to statutory registration with the AHPC and mandated to comply with a Code of Practice, setting out standards of conduct, performance and ethics for chiropractors

Dr. Cyril Fischhoff, chiropractor and president of the Mauritian Chiropractic Association, is the first elected Chairperson of the AHPC. The Council regulates 18 healthcare professions in Mauritius, including psychologists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, clinical scientists, and others

In February 2023, the Code of Practice (COP) for Chiropractors, adopted by the AHPC, was officially published as a regulation under the provisions of the 2017 legislation. One of the immediate outcomes of the publication of the COPwas the reinstatement of insurance coverage for chiropractic consultations by major insurance carriers

Prior to the COP, reimbursement by private insurance companies had ceased as a consequence of poor behavior being exhibited by a minority of practitioners The introduction of the COP, outlawing unprofessional, unethical practice represents a significant step forward for the profession and, most importantly, protects patients and the public

The new regulations now mean that any practice that is driven by commercial gain rather than patient need, is unsupported by evidence and is held as being based on mystical, unscientific concepts is now classified as malpractice

Dr Fischhoff commented, ?Regulation of chiropractic in Mauritius has been welcomed both by the profession and the public. We are confident that it will raise the bar, by holding all chiropractors accountable for their actions and subject to sanction where their conduct or practice falls seriously short of what is expected of a registered chiropractor

"With this regulation, the chiropractic profession is free of internal and external nuisances, and now moving towards greater integration into the Mauritian healthcare system."