European Chiropractors' Union

13/02/2026

⏳ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 – 𝗘𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Join the international chiropractic and musculoskeletal health community from 14–16 May 2026 in Zurich for three days of science, networking, and exchange focused on the future of MSK care.
Take advantage of the 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 before it closes on 𝟮𝟴 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 23:59 (CET).
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Europe, gain clinical insights, and experience an inspiring congress in a unique Swiss setting.
📍 Zurich
📅 14–16 May 2026
👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://ecu2026.com/
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Join Us at the ECU2026 Convention European Chiropractors' Convention Experience the forefront of chiropractic innovation and network with leading professionals at the prestigious Kongresshaus Zurich. May 14-16, 2026 Welcome to the ECU Convention Shaping the Future of MSK Care Join us in Zurich in Ma...

10/02/2026

Learn about Cognitive Muscular Therapy™

A brand-new module is launching today on eacacademy.com! The module, titled ‘Cognitive Muscular Therapy™ for low back pain: a pilot study‘, is based on an intriguing Science Direct article by Preece et al.

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a major cause of disability. Research shows that people with cLBP over activate the abdominal and superficial paraspinal muscles, and this may indicate an underlying pattern of antagonistic flexor-extensor tone. This study was designed to test a new intervention for cLBP, Cognitive Muscular Therapy™ (CMT). CMT integrates biomechanical training, to improve postural tone, with psychological techniques for pain management.

This module aims to help you to:
• Recognize different approaches when treating patients with chronic low back pain.
• Raise your awareness of trends in the field of combining manual therapy and adding specific treatments plans.
• Understand muscular activity in patients with chronic low back pain

Read the article and successfully answer the quiz, then download your certificate. Send in the certificate to your registering body to count for 1 CPD point/ hour.

This is the latest course to be released on eacacademy.com, the place for European chiropractors to gain CPD hours with free, fully accredited courses delivered by experts. Access your account at www.eacacademy.com, or register as a member by filling out the application form there and you will be emailed about new modules and discounts on courses.

07/02/2026

The European Chiropractors’ Union (ECU) was honoured to have its Secretary General, Espen Ohren, invited to attend the Royal College of Chiropractic (RCC) Winter Conference and AGM.

ECU sincerely appreciates the invitation and highly values the strong relationship and constructive collaboration with the Royal College of Chiropractic. We fully support RCC in its continued efforts and achievements in strengthening the chiropractic profession and advancing patient safety.

The event was both strong and successful, providing an excellent platform for meaningful engagement. During the conference, the ECU Secretary General held several positive and productive discussions with stakeholders and long-standing friends of ECU. This type of open, professional dialogue strengthens our shared mission, reinforces our collective efforts across Europe, and helps build an even stronger professional family.

We extend our sincere thanks to all supportive individuals and institutions for their willingness to engage in dialogue and collaboration with the ECU. A special thank you once again to the RCC for the invitation and for delivering such a well-organised and impactful event.

We also wish to warmly thank Mark Gurden as he steps down from his role as President of RCC, recognising his leadership and dedication. Our congratulations go to Stuart Smellie as the new President, and we look forward to his leadership and vision. We further thank Susie Isaacson, RCC CEO, for her strong collaboration and constructive engagement with the ECU.

We look forward to continued and strengthened collaboration between our two institutions, together with our shared friends and stakeholders, in support of the profession and the patients we serve.

07/02/2026

The ECU Board has just concluded a productive and inspiring physical Board meeting in Malaga, Spain 🇪🇸

Over two days, the Board and the SG engaged in focused strategic discussions, refined governance implementation, reviewed finances, and prepared the groundwork for the key tasks ahead in 2026. The clear message is that the ECU is in a very strong position. The current strategy is on track, preparations for 2026 are now well advanced, and the strategic plan for 2027–2029 has been further sharpened and strengthened.

The Board and SG continue to work extremely well together, with a shared commitment to strong governance, transparency, and delivery for the profession.

The Board also wishes to acknowledge and sincerely thank our stakeholders, partners, and friends across Europe and beyond for their continued trust and support. This backing is greatly appreciated, and ECU will continue to reach out, collaborate, and build an even stronger and more connected chiropractic community in Europe.

In addition to the Board meeting, the ECU President had the honour of delivering the opening address at the Spanish Chiropractic Association’s 40th Anniversary Convention. ECU warmly congratulates the AEQ on 40 years of dedication to the profession and wishes them strong sailing ahead for chiropractic in Spain 🎉

Forward together.

06/02/2026

A brand-new module will be launched on eacacademy.com next Tuesday, 10 February!

The module is based on an engaging Science Direct article by Preece et al, and investigates a new intervention for chronic low back pain, Cognitive Muscular Therapy™. The article (and module) are titled ‘Cognitive Muscular Therapy™ for low back pain: a pilot study‘.

Look out for the launch next week, access your account at www.eacacademy.com, or register as a member by filling out the application form there and you will be emailed about new modules and discounts on courses.

02/02/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀? 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
From 𝟭𝟰–𝟭𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, combine the international congress on musculoskeletal health with discovering Switzerland through one of Europe’s most dynamic sports cities, Zurich.
🏃‍♂️ 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
Every year, major sporting stories are written in Zurich, from the Diamond League meeting Weltklasse Zürich to the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025 and the Zurich Marathon. During ECU2026, experience it first-hand!
🏒 Watch games of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 in Zurich’s ultra-modern arena or enjoy top-level 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 with FC Zürich or Grasshopper Club Zürich.⚽
Beyond live events, explore football history at the FIFA Museum and relive iconic moments such as the Miracle of Bern.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 and discover Zurich as a city of movement and performance.
👉 https://ecu2026.com/

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31/01/2026

🔬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 – 𝐄𝐂𝐔 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡)

Are you conducting research in 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬?

As part of hashtag

, the Research Day in Zurich will bring together researchers, clinician-scientists, and students from across Europe to present cutting-edge research and foster scientific exchange and collaboration.

🧑‍🔬 We warmly encourage submissions from early-career researchers and PhD students, as well as established investigators.

📍 Zurich

📅 ECU 2026 – 14–16 May 2026

👉 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧: https://lnkd.in/eqDCYVmw

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Abstract Submissionecu2026.com

30/01/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Have you ever been to Zurich, one of Switzerland’s most vibrant cities?
Experience the city at its very best during the 𝗘𝗖𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, taking place 𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Set directly on 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵, the city offers a beautiful lakeside promenade around Bürkliplatz, with daily boat cruises 🛥️.
Zurich’s 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻, especially the Niederdorf, charms visitors with its small bars and restaurants. Cultural highlights include the Fraumünster with its famous 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹 windows and the Grossmünster ⛪.
As Switzerland’s cultural capital, Zurich is home to the Zurich Opera House Opernhaus Zürich, the Kunsthaus Zürich, one of Switzerland’s leading art museums, and a vibrant concert scene 🎶.
Discover Zurich and join us at 𝗘𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
👉 https://ecu2026.com/

Images ©Christian Schnur, Christine Benz, Joel Hunn / Zurich Tourism
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29/01/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀? 🏔️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

From Zurich, the Swiss mountains are just 2-2.5 hours away by train. Perfect for a day trip or a short getaway before or after the congress.

How about exploring Andermatt, Davos Klosters or Lenzerheide?
The photo shows the breathtaking alpine scenery of Destination Davos Klosters.

🥾 Hiking
🏃 Trail running
🚵 Mountain biking
🚠 Or simply enjoying the views from a cable car

Switzerland offers countless mountain destinations to disconnect, recharge and breathe in the fresh alpine air.

Why not combine ECU2026 with a true Swiss mountain experience?

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 👉 https://ecu2026.com/

💳 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱
Unlimited public transport, airport transfer, Uetliberg trip and lake cruises – the easiest way to explore Zurich during ECU2026.





©Martin Bissig, Dan Patitucci / Destination Davos Klosters

29/01/2026

Don’t miss the eacacademy.com module that went live last week! The module is titled ‘Patellofemoral Pain’

The module is based on a presentation by Luke Nelson on behalf of the FICS which details the factors that influence patellofemoral pain and the strategies chiropractors can use to treat the causes and help drive patient recovery.

Access your account at www.eacacademy.com, or register as a member by filling out the application form there so that you don’t miss any of the great CPD content that is already on the platform, and new modules that will continue to be launched regularly during 2026!

27/01/2026

𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🎭🖼️
From 𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, combine the 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 on 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 with 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 through Zurich’s vibrant cultural scene.
With the Zurich Opera House Opernhaus Zürich, the Kunsthaus Zürich 🖼️ and numerous concert venues 🎤, Zurich is home to some of Switzerland’s top cultural destinations. Experience this rich cultural offering during your stay at the ECU Congress.
🎭 During your visit, the Zurich Opera House will stage La Damnation de Faust, Fidelio and La clemenza di Tito. The perfect opportunity for an unforgettable evening at the 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮.
🖼️ The Kunsthaus Zürich, one of the most important art museums in Switzerland and internationally recognised for its outstanding collection, offers over 11,500 m² of exhibition space, featuring art from the 13th century to the present day. Expanded in 2021 with the Chipperfield building, its collection includes works by 𝗘𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁, 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗴𝗵, 𝗣𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹 and 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗹.
🎤 Zurich also offers a vibrant 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 scene for all tastes and generations – from classical to contemporary.
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 👉 https://ecu2026.com/
💳 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱
Unlimited public transport, airport transfer, Uetliberg trip and lake cruises – the easiest way to explore Zurich during ECU2026.





©Gaetan Bally, David Biedert, Keystone (Christian Beutler), Alex Buschor / Zurich Tourism

23/01/2026

Learn about the factors that influence patellofemoral pain, and strategies to diagnose and drive patient recovery

A brand-new module on eacacademy.com is based on a presentation by Luke Nelson on behalf of the FICS and is titled ‘Patellofemoral Pain’.

This absorbing presentation offers a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to the assessment and management of patellofemoral pain (PFP). It explores clinical examination techniques, differential diagnoses, and key contributing factors, including biomechanical, muscular, and psychosocial influences. Practical strategies are provided for load management, running gait retraining, manual therapy, and individualized rehabilitation programming.

This module aims to help you:
• Gain practical, evidence-based strategies for assessing and managing patellofemoral pain.
• Improve Patient Outcomes; Learn to individualize rehabilitation plans and address key biomechanical and psychosocial contributors to persistent pain.
• Apply Targeted Interventions, including; load management, movement screening, and running gait retraining.

Read the article and successfully answer the quiz, then download your certificate. Send in the certificate to your registering body to count for 2 CPD points/ hours.

This is the latest course to be released on eacacademy.com, the place for European chiropractors to gain CPD hours with free, fully accredited courses delivered by experts. Access your account at www.eacacademy.com, or register as a member by filling out the application form there and you will be emailed about new modules and discounts on courses.