Prevention-Focused Care: The Potential Role of Chiropractors in Hong Kong’s Primary Healthcare Transformation

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This study explores the significant role chiropractic care can play in the sports industry, with a focus on countries like China and Hong Kong. As a vital component of sports medicine, chiropractic care can enhance athletic performance, health, and competitiveness by addressing biomechanical imbalances and optimizing neuromuscular function. The potential impact of chiropractic care on the sports industry includes attracting international events and investments, leading to increased economic opportunities, and the overall growth of the industry. Key strategies for promoting chiropractic care in the sports industry encompass developing a robust chiropractic care infrastructure, raising public awareness through targeted campaigns, and implementing supportive policies by governments and sports organizations. The integration of chiropractic care within sports medicine not only benefits individual athletes but also contributes to the broader development and success of the sports industry as a whole.

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Unlocking Athletic Potential: The Integration of Chiropractic Care into the Sports Industry and Its Impact on the Performance and Health of Athletes and Economic Growth in China and Hong Kong

Lin¹,

Piong²,

Wan³

et al. 2023

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“…Providing high-quality training and education to chiropractors is of utmost importance to ensure that they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective treatment. Chiropractors from the CDAHK brought the McTimoney College of Chiropractic to Hong Kong, which offers the first chiropractic degree in China, designed to cater to the needs of the Hong Kong community for chiropractic care and to serve the wider population of Hong Kong [22]. This aims to provide chiropractors with the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care.…”

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“…Policymakers can support chiropractic workforce growth through measures such as expanding the coverage of chiropractic services in public and private health insurance plans [22]. Integrating chiropractors into the healthcare system and increasing access to their conservative approach could offer patients more treatment options and potentially alleviate the burden on orthopedic services.…”

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Meeting Future Demand for Chiropractic Services in Hong Kong: A Strategic Manpower Planning Approach

Ng¹,

Chu²,

Lam³

et al. 2023

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Chiropractic treatment in Hong Kong has demonstrated high effectiveness in cases where traditional therapies have failed, with minimal associated adverse events. The growing aging population, prevalence of disabilities, and musculoskeletal conditions have increased the demand for rehabilitation services. Over the past few years, the chiropractic profession has raised awareness of treatment benefits. Providing high-quality training and education, licensing/regulation, interprofessional collaboration, increased accessibility, and research are factors influencing the chiropractic workforce and meeting the population’s health needs. To achieve the number of chiropractors required by Hong Kong for adequate service according to international standards, future efforts could include increased licensing/registration efficiency, expanded coverage of public/private insurance, system integration/interprofessional collaboration, public education, and local research to build evidence and to support workforce growth and acceptance.

“…Chiropractic is a separate form of healthcare that places special emphasis on the spinal balance and nervous system as well as the overall structure and function of the body [8]. In Hong Kong, chiropractors often manage neuro-musculoskeletal disorders [9], and they frequently manage high-performance sports athletes [10][11][12].…”

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Fifth Distal Phalanx Avulsion Fracture in a High-Level Marathon Runner

Chu¹,

Yun²,

Huang³

2023

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Fifth metatarsal fractures are common foot injuries that involve the long bone on the outer side of the foot, and avulsion fractures involving the short bone and the fifth distal phalanx of the foot have never been reported. A 25-year-old female marathon runner sustained an avulsion fracture of the distal lateral phalanges of the fifth metatarsal. The patient's high functional demands necessitated a conservative approach to minimize complications and facilitate efficient fracture healing. The patient underwent a comprehensive chiropractic rehabilitation program that focused on progressive weight-bearing exercises, range-of-motion activities, strengthening exercises, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), therapeutic ultrasound, and laser therapy to stimulate the speed of healing. The patient's progression was closely monitored throughout the rehabilitation process. Because of the nonoperative management and chiropractic rehabilitation, the patient successfully returned to her running activities within a six-week duration. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of nonoperative management and chiropractic rehabilitation in promoting the healing of avulsion fractures of the fifth metatarsal in high-level athletes. This conservative approach can facilitate a safe and efficient return to running activities while minimizing complications and reinjury risks.