Lecture 4 Flashcards
Who is considered the founder of chiropractic?
Daniel David (D.D.) Palmer
When and where was the first chiropractic adjustment performed?
September 18, 1895, in Davenport, Iowa
Who was the first recipient of a chiropractic adjustment?
Harvey Lillard
What condition did D.D. Palmer initially believe chiropractic could cure?
Deafness
What was the name of the first chiropractic school founded by D.D. Palmer?
Palmer School of Chiropractic
What legal trouble did D.D. Palmer face?
He was jailed in 1906 for practicing medicine without a license.
Who took over the Palmer School after D.D. Palmer?
His son, Bartlett Joshua (B.J.) Palmer
Who was the first person to practice chiropractic in Australia?
Barbara Brake in 1905
What association attempted to unify natural therapists, including chiropractors, in Australia?
The United Practitioners Association of Australasia (UPAA)
When was the Australian Chiropractic Association (ACA) formed?
1938
When did the first chiropractic registration act pass in Australia, and in which state?
1964, in Western Australia
What was the first government-funded university chiropractic program in the world?
Macquarie University, established in 1990
Who is known as “The Developer of Chiropractic”?
B.J. Palmer
What major innovation did B.J. Palmer introduce to chiropractic?
X-ray imaging (Spinography) in 1909
Who was the first female graduate of the Palmer School and an influential chiropractic educator?
Mabel Palmer
What role did David Daniel Palmer play in chiropractic history?
He modernized and accredited the Palmer School, making it a leading institution.
How did early legal battles influence chiropractic today?
They helped establish chiropractic as a distinct, regulated profession.
What historical divide still influences chiropractic philosophy today?
The division between “straights” (spine-only approach) and “mixers” (integrated therapies).
How has chiropractic education evolved from its early days?
It transitioned from private colleges to university-level, government-accredited programs.
Where did Chiropractic originate?
Chiropractic originated in the United States. It was founded in 1895 by Daniel David (D.D.) Palmer in Davenport, Iowa.
Who were the key players in the development and promotion of chiropractic both in Australia?
Mervyn O’Gorman – One of the pioneers in bringing chiropractic to Australia.
John Reggars – Influential in chiropractic research and regulation in Australia.
Various chiropractic associations have helped to regulate and promote the profession.
Who were the key players in the development and promotion of chiropractic both abroad?
D.D. Palmer – Founder of chiropractic.
B.J. Palmer – Son of D.D. Palmer; played a significant role in expanding and promoting chiropractic worldwide.
How did the early history of Chiropractic shape the Chiropractic landscape today?
- Faced opposition, leading to self-regulation.
- Evolved into a recognized, evidence-based profession.
- Shifted from just subluxations to holistic care.
- Professional groups ensure standards & legitimacy.
