European Chiropractors' Union (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.

22/01/2026

A brand-new module will be launched on eacacademy.com tomorrow, Friday 23 January!

The module is based on an informative presentation by Luke Nelson on behalf of the FICS on the topic of pain diagnosis and treatment in the patella region, and is titled ‘Patellofemoral Pain’.

Look out for the launch tomorrow, 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.

19/01/2026

Don’t miss the eacacademy.com module that went live last week!

The module is based on a workshop at the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia by Sue Weber and Amy Miller for the EAC Special Interest Group on Paediatrics, and is titled ‘Concussion in the Child, AND Biopsychosocial approach to MSK conditions in children and young people’.

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 has been, and continues to be, launched.

This is the first module to be released on eacacademy.com in 2026. In addition to the many high-quality modules already available, we have lots of exciting brand-new content in store for 2026, so please look out for it!

17/01/2026

Dear Colleagues

On behalf of the European Chiropractors’ Union (ECU), we are pleased to invite members of your institution to participate in the joint ECU–ChiroSuisse 2026 Research Day, which will take place on 14 May 2026 in Zurich as part of the ECU–ChiroSuisse 2026 Convention.
The Research Day will highlight research in musculoskeletal health, chiropractic, and related disciplines, and will provide a platform for knowledge exchange among researchers, educators, clinicians, and students from across Europe. We would be delighted to see all chiropractic institutions represented at this event, hosted by one of the most successful research groups within our profession.

In addition, we kindly invite your institution to disseminate our call for abstracts to faculty members, researchers, doctoral candidates, and students who may wish to contribute to the scientific programme through oral or poster presentations. As in previous years, the European Centre for Chiropractic Research Excellence (ECCRE) will present its research awards to an outstanding early-career researcher and for the best-presented research.

Submissions from early-career researchers and students are strongly encouraged.

We thank you in advance for your support in promoting research excellence within the European chiropractic and musculoskeletal health community.
https://ecu2026.com/abstract-submission/

16/01/2026

ECU National Association member ChiroSuisse elects new President!

On December 5, 2025, Alexandre Emery was elected as the new President of ChiroSuisse. ChiroSuisse and the ECU warmly congratulate Alexandre on his election and wish him every success in his new role.

Alexandre brings over 20 years of clinical experience and extensive leadership roles. He runs a practice in Sierre and has long been committed to advancing chiropractic care and education in Switzerland. He expresses gratitude to members on his election and highlights his focus on strengthening chiropractic’s role in the healthcare system and working closely with members.

Alexandre succeeds Beatrice Wettstein, to whom ChiroSuisse extends sincere thanks for her dedicated service. The ECU also thanks Beatrice for her contribution as member of the ECU General Council and looks forward to working with Alexandre and the Team at ChiroSuisse going forward, including the forthcoming ECU Convention, being held in partnership with ChiroSuisse in Zurich from 14-16 May 2026.

13/01/2026

Learn about concussion in children and how to approach MSK conditions in the young population

In this absorbing workshop at the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia, Sue Weber and Amy Miller (representing the EAC Special Interest Group on Paediatrics) delved into the impacts of concussion in young people and how we might approach MSK conditions at the younger end of the age spectrum. This workshop has now been turned into a brand-new module on eacacademy.com, titled ‘Concussion in the Child, AND Biopsychosocial approach to MSK conditions in children and young people’.

Sue dives deep into the world of concussion and the impact, diagnostics and treatment of it, whilst Amy outlines an integrated biopsychosocial approach to MSK problems in children. Learn how to expand your clinical toolbox and insights with these two experts.
This module will help you to:
• Understand the clinical features and pathophysiology of concussion in children and adolescents.
• Apply evidence-based principles for concussion assessment, early management, and graded return-to-learn/return-to-sport protocols.
• Recognize contributors to musculoskeletal pain in children & young people and identify existing gaps in research and clinical guidelines.

Watch the video 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 module 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 and enrol on courses today!

This is the first module to be released on eacacademy.com in 2026. In addition to the many high-quality modules already available, we have lots of exciting brand-new content in store for 2026, so please look out for it!

09/01/2026

A brand-new module will be launched on eacacademy.com next Tuesday, 13th January!

In this fascinating workshop at the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia , Sue Weber and Amy Miller (representing the EAC Special Interest Group on Paediatrics) looked at the impacts of concussion in young people and how we might approach MSK conditions in that age group. This workshop has now been turned into a brand-new module on eacacademy.com, titled ‘Concussion in the Child, AND Biopsychosocial approach to MSK conditions in children and young people’.

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.

This is the first module to be released on eacacademy.com in 2026. In addition to the many high-quality modules already available, we have lots of exciting brand-new content in store for 2026, so please look out for it!

22/12/2025

Don’t miss the eacacademy.com module that went live last week!

The module is based on a fascinating presentation at the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia by Faye Deane on the role of the microbiome in athletic performance, and is titled ‘The influence of the microbiome on athletic performance’.

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 has been, and continues to be, launched.

This is the final module to be released on eacacademy.com for 2025. We will be back in 2026 with lots more brand-new CPD learning material. We wish you a happy and safe festive season!

15/12/2025

Learn about the role of the microbiome in athletic performance

A brand-new module is launching today on eacacademy.com!

At the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia , Faye Deane delivered a stimulating presentation on the role of the microbiome within overall athletic performance. This session has now been turned into a brand-new module on eacacademy.com, titled ‘The influence of the microbiome on athletic performance’.

Faye goes beyond mechanical and neurological aspects of athletic performance and takes us into a dive deep of the still underappreciated role of the microbiome.

This module will help you to:
• Know all the different aspects of athletic performance that are influenced by the microbiome
• Understand differences in immune reactions between male and female athletes
• Get familiar with the major players in the microbiome as it relates to athletic performance

Watch the video 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.

This is the final module to be released on eacacademy.com for 2025. We will be back in 2026 with lots more brand-new CPD learning material. We wish you a happy and safe festive season!

12/12/2025

A brand-new module will be launched on eacacademy.com next Monday, 15th December!

At the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia, Faye Deane delivered an intriguing presentation on the role of the microbiome in athletic performance. This has now been turned into a brand-new module on eacacademy.com, titled ‘The influence of the microbiome on athletic performance’.

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.

This is the final module to be released on eacacademy.com for 2025. We will be back in 2026 with lots more brand-new CPD learning material. We wish you a happy and safe festive season!

11/12/2025

The ECU would like to wish everyone a joyful & safe festive season, and a happy & prosperous 2026!

Photo below of a tranquil winter lakeside scene in Zurich, host city of the ECU2026 Convention

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