African Regional Event 2024
By WCCS
Published On: April 24, 2024
A Regional event is a gathering that welcomes chapters from various regions and parts of the world. Each region hosts this event annually before AGM, organising educational and motivational sessions featuring speakers, workshops, and social activities.
In the African region, there are only two chapters: the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Chapter and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Chapter. Both alternate the hosting responsibility and this year, it was the UJ Chapters turn to host the regional event from April 12th to 14th. All active members from both the UJ and DUT chapters were invited. The event included a series of talks by professionals in the field, workshops aimed at educating and inspiring students, and additional social gatherings providing opportunities for students to interact with peers from other universities. At this Regional Event, we were privileged to hear from multiple guest speakers:
Dr Fathima Ismail – Research Ethics, Who cares? Dr. Ismail, the current Head of the Chiropractic Department at the University of Johannesburg, delivered an insightful presentation on the significance of ethics. Through interactive group activities, she prompted students to analyze various articles and abstracts with ethical dimensions. Her session underscored the broader relevance of ethics not only in research but also in everyday decision making.
Dr Muhammad Yaseen Tagari – Chiropractic for the Combat Sport Athlete. Dr. Tagari, also a lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, shed light on sports chiropractic, particularly its application in combat sports. His presentation broadened our understanding of sports chiropractic beyond traditional team settings, illustrating its relevance across diverse sports contexts. Dr. Tagari shared techniques for approaching and treating combat sports athletes, emphasizing the role and importance of a ringside chiropractor.
Diedre Ras – The layer effect of treatment on patient outcome. Mrs. Ras, a qualified biokineticist, highlighted the significance of assessing patient nerve supply through 2-point discrimination and dermatome evaluation. Her workshop on kinesiology taping techniques emphasized the benefits of such interventions. Ras highlighted how nerve assessment can provide valuable insights into patient functioning and outcomes.
Dr Siobhan Wilcox- Empowering Moms to Take Back Their Power. Dr. Wilcox is a qualified chiropractor and biokineticist, and also holds a degree in physical education. Dr. Wilcox discussed the importance of natural pregnancy for maternal and infant health. She provided guidance on musculoskeletal health during pregnancy and postnatal care, as well as advice on infant feeding practices.
Dr Jaqui Bunge – The importance of a detailed history in paediatric chiropractic. Dr. Bunge, a chiropractor specializing in pediatrics, shared real-world insights into pediatric patient care. Highlighting the unique challenges of treating children and infants, she discussed conditions ranging from colic to jaw issues that affect feeding. Dr. Bunge’s presentation heightened interest in pediatric chiropractic by revealing the diverse conditions encountered in practice.
Dr Michael Pritchard- Case Studies. Dr. Pritchard, President of the Chiropractic Association of South Africa, presented various case studies to illustrate clinical practice scenarios. Using radiographs and patient presentations, he explored different approaches to patient management. His session provided valuable insights into navigating diverse clinical challenges encountered in chiropractic practice.
