Chiropractic Profession Elects New Leadership in Building the Healthcare Future

    NEW YORK, NY, March 30, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong (CDAHK) installed a new leadership team during its annual general meeting. Eric Chun-Pu Chu, DC, MHA, PHD (Hon), and Rick Lau, DC, were re-elected chairman and vice chairman, respectively, by the CDAHK Executive Committees.

To raise awareness about chiropractic; the CDAHK has received 3 World Spine Day Awards this year, and a total of 16 WSD awards have been granted to CDAHK members since 2013.

"All participation of CDAHK members is driving the chiropractic profession in Asia. Together with our talented Executive Committees and the vast expertise in the subcommittees, we have great leadership inspiring the modern movement of chiropractic globally," commented Dr. Lau.

To increase evidence-based awareness in the healthcare community, 24 studies (1-24) were published in 2021 and 2022; and 35% of the studies reached the top 5% of Altmetric Score.

"They are crucial to increase the chiropractic research database, achieving our strategic goals such as building Hong Kong Chiropractic College, and usher CDAHK into a bright future," said Dr. Chu.

Dr. Chu has served the CDAHK since 2006. He led the profession in tripling its size and was described as the "BJ Palmer" (developer) of the profession in the country. He dedicates chiropractors in managing healthcare sectors such as insurance companies, medical universities, and hospital management. He has also advanced the research and is listed as the top case-report author. Dr. Chu leads the top management in medical companies along their entire value chain as the co-owner and chief business officer at EC Healthcare, Hong Kong's largest public-listed non-hospital healthcare group.

Dr. Lau has worked as the executive committee since 2014. He had led the association in achieving international awards and hosting major conferences. In addition to running a private practice, Dr. Lau supports ergonomic advice to many government departments.

Joining the six-member Executive Committees is Dr Kary Lam DC, who served as the immediate past chairman at the Hong Kong Chiropractic Council. The delegates also re-elected Dr Valerie Chu, who will continue as the Honorary Treasurer.

Drs Jacky Yeung and Kingsley Leung, will both continue their terms as Public Relation Committee and Education Committee.

References:
Chu E. The Opportunity to Unlock the Architecture of Healthcare Model: Chiropractic Care-at-Home. Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic. 2022 March; 5(1):44-49.
Chu EC. Preventing the progression of text neck in a young man: A case report. Radiol Case Rep. 2022 Mar;17(3):978-982
Chu EC. Remission of Headache and Neck Pain Following Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis. Chiropractic Journal of Australia. 2022 February; 49(1):8-18
Chu EC, Yau K, Ho V, Yun S. The scalable approach to the Chiropractic patient journey. Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal. 2022 February; 2(5):2-8
Chu EC. Adjacent segment pathology of the cervical spine A case report. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2022 February; 11(2):787-789
Chu ECP, Wong AYL. Change in Pelvic Incidence Associated With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Report. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan;13(1):31-35
Chu E. Smart Rehabilitation Clinic. Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic. 2022; 5(1):7-12
Chu EC. Improvement of quality of life by conservative management of thoracic scoliosis at 172°: a case report. J Med Life. 2022 Jan;15(1):144-148
Chu EC, Leung K, Ng LL, Lam A. Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case Report. J Contemp Chiropr. 2021 December; 4(1):142–145
Chu ECP. Alleviating cervical radiculopathy by manipulative correction of reversed cervical lordosis: 4 years follow-up. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Nov;10(11):4303-4306
Chu EC, Wong AY. Cervicogenic Dizziness in an 11-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report. Adolesc Health Med Ther. 2021;12:111-116
Chu EC, Zoubi FA, Yang J. Cervicogenic Dizziness Associated With Craniocervical Instability: A Case Report. J Med Cases. 2021 Nov;12(11):451-454
Leung K, Chu EC. Hong Kong Chiropractic Survey: Analysis of Data. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2021 November; 2(3)
Chu EC. Chiropractic and Future of Healthcare in Asia. J Contemp Chiropr. 2021 November; 4(1):138-141
Chu ECP, Wong AYL, Lee LYK. Chiropractic care for low back pain, gait and posture in a patient with Parkinson's disease: a case report and brief review. AME Case Rep. 2021;5:34.
Chu ECP, Lee LYK. Cervicogenic dysphagia associated with cervical spondylosis: A case report and brief review. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Sep;10(9):3490-3493
Chu EC. Hong Kong poised for rapid healthcare change. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2021 September; 2(2)
Leung K, Huang K, Chu EC. Chiropractic management as conservative care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A cases report. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2021 September; 2(2)
Chu ECP, Wong AYL, Sim P, Krüger F. Exploring scraping therapy: Contemporary views on an ancient healing - A review. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Aug;10(8):2757-2762
Chu EC, Butler KR. Resolution of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Following Correction for Upper Cross Syndrome-A Case Study and Brief Review. Clin Pract. 2021 May 21;11(2):322-326
Chu ECP, Wong AYL. Chronic Orchialgia Stemming From Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Case Report and Brief Review. Am J Mens Health. 2021 May-Jun;15(3):15579883211018431
Chu EC, Wong AY, Lee LY. Craniocervical instability associated with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report and brief review. AME Case Rep. 2021;5:12
Chu E. Thoracolumbar disc herniation: a hidden cause of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. 2021 April; 8(3):2834-2840
Chu EC, Wong AY, Lin AF. Isolated Neck Extensor Myopathy Associated With Cervical Spondylosis: A Case Report and Brief Review. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2020;13:1179544120977844
Pu Chu EC, Chakkaravarthy DM, Huang KHK, Ho VWK, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Changes in radiographic parameters following chiropractic treatment in 10 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A retrospective chart review. Clin Pract. 2020 Sep 4;10(3):1258
Chu ECP. Taming of the Testicular Pain Complicating Lumbar Disc Herniation With Spinal Manipulation. Am J Mens Health. 2020 Jul-Aug;14(4):1557988320949358
Chu ECP, Chakkaravarthy DM, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation in a 10-Year-Old Boy. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2020;13:1179544120939069
Chu ECP, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Plausible impact of forward head posture on upper cervical spine stability. J Family Med Prim Care. 2020 May;9(5):2517-2520

The Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong (CDAHK) is the largest professional chiropractic organization in Hong Kong and China. CDAHK is composed with the most principled and accomplished chiropractors, who lead the profession in the improvement of patient outcomes through insights into consumer behaviors, beliefs, and needs. how healthcare systems can tackle future challenges. The CDAHK executives build the core EPIC operations engine for a multiprofessional carrier, including future talent acquisition, retention and training, pipeline management, and other cross-industry tools.

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