European Chiropractors' Union (2025)

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

08/12/2025

📢 Important News for Chiropractic in Europe!

The European Chiropractors’ Union (ECU) has officially submitted a major evidence package to the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Eurostat to make sure chiropractic is correctly recognised in international and European classification systems.

This work will help ensure:

✅ Better professional recognition
✅ Stronger integration in healthcare systems
✅ Improved cross-border mobility
✅ More accurate workforce statistics
✅ Stronger educational and regulatory foundations
✅Reduces barriers for patients in seeking conservative MSK care

Chiropractic in Europe is a regulated health profession with 4–6 years of university education, extensive clinical training, and an important role in helping people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

This submission marks a big step forward for the profession — and for all the patients we serve.

➡️ ECU will continue leading this effort and working with national associations, educators, researchers, and regulators across Europe.

Together we are shaping the future of chiropractic. 💙

08/12/2025

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

The module is based on an absorbing PubMed article by Madsen et al, and is titled ‘Patient perspectives on low back pain treatment in primary care: a qualitative study of hopes, expectations, and experiences‘. The article is based on how patients’ prior and evolving perception of low back pain treatment can affect the experiences and outcomes received.

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 during the final part of 2025 and beyond!

02/12/2025

Learn about patients’ perceptions, hopes and expectations for low back pain treatment.

A brand-new module is launching today on eacacademy.com! The module, titled ‘Patient perspectives on low back pain treatment in primary care: a qualitative study of hopes, expectations, and experiences‘, is based on a thought-provoking PubMed article by Madsen et al.

Patients’ hopes and expectations for low back pain treatment influence their consultation experiences and treatment outcomes. These hopes and expectations may evolve over time, potentially leading to a shift in what patients consider important before and after a consultation.

Understanding the distinction between hopes and expectations, and how they evolve is important for improving patient care. This study explored patients’ hopes and expectations prior to LBP consultations and examined how these were reflected in their post-consultation experiences.

This module aims to help you to:
• Understand the hopes and expectations from a patient perspective in low back pain clinical consultation.
• Gain insight into the possible evolution of those hopes and expectations during a consultation for low back pain.
• Reflect on our own clinical practice for these kinds of consultations

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.

28/11/2025

A brand-new module will be launched on eacacademy.com next Tuesday, 2 December!

The module is based on a fascinating PubMed article by Madsen et al, and investigates how patients’ hopes and expectations for chiropractic treatment can affect their experiences. The article (and module) are titled ‘Patient perspectives on low back pain treatment in primary care: a qualitative study of hopes, expectations, and experiences‘.

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.

20/11/2025

It is our great pleasure to invite you to join us for ECU2026, our joint conference with ChiroSuisse, in beautiful Zurich, Switzerland. Visit ECU2026.com to secure your place.
We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable event where knowledge, community, and inspiration come together.

17/11/2025

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

The module is based on a stimulating presentation at the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia by Cameron Marshall and deals with how chiropractors can become involved in concussion recovery. The module is titled ‘Mild traumatic brain injury – a potential area of activity for chiropractors’

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.

15/11/2025

We’ve just wrapped up a highly successful General Council Meeting of the European Chiropractors’ Union (ECU) in Frankfurt — and what an inspiring two days it has been!

Our discussions covered a wide range of strategic topics, culminating in several key milestones for the future of the Union. One of the most exciting developments was the official formation of the Political Engagement and Professional Recognition (PEPR) Group. This new working group will play a central role in supporting our strategy towards 2029, developing practical templates, tools, and resources for our members and contributing across many of the organisation’s strategic areas. This is a major investment for the ECU and an important step forward for our collective growth.

We also proudly launched THE HUB, the ECU’s new central library and storage space. THE HUB marks a new chapter in how we organise, collaborate, and share knowledge. We are grateful for the positive feedback already received from stakeholders, many of whom have expressed their eagerness to collaborate and contribute materials. Your support strengthens our shared mission.

The energy throughout the meeting was incredibly positive, and the constructive discussions gave the leadership valuable guidance for the work ahead.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants for your engagement, ideas, and contributions. Together, we are building a stronger future for the profession.

10/11/2025

Learn about the impacts of concussions and how chiropractors can be involved in concussion management

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

Cameron Marshall delivered a thought-provoking presentation At the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia on mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) and how this can be an area of activity for chiropractors. This lecture has now been turned into a brand-new module on eacacademy.com, titled ‘Mild traumatic brain injury – a potential area of activity for chiropractors’

Cameron takes on a very confusing and difficult topic and presents it in a such a clear manner that you will hopefully complete this module more confident in dealing with concussions. You’ll know what you can do, what pitfalls there are, and will much better understand the underlying physiology of mild traumatic brain injury. Very much worth your time!

This module will help you to:
• Understand the basic physiology of mild traumatic brain injury
• Understand the different subdomains of concussion
• Appreciate the role that chiropractors can play in concussion recovery

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.

07/11/2025

A brand-new module will be launched on eacacademy.com next Monday, 10th November!

Cameron Marshall gave a fascinating presentation at the ECU2024 Convention in Valencia on how chiropractors can get involved in helping to manage mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). This has now been turned into a brand-new module on eacacademy.com, titled ‘Mild traumatic brain injury – a potential area of activity for chiropractors’

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.

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