International Federation of Sports Chiropractic
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The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic ( or FICS) is an international organization which promotes sports chiropractic
around the world. It is composed of national sports chiropractic councils, or the national associations, from many countries such as Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States, and the United Kingdom.
(ICSSD) which is a requirement for a chiropractor
to participate as a FICS sports chiropractor at an international event.
. These have included, the "Sports Chiropractor of the Year"; and the "Highest Award that can be bestowed upon a sports Chiropractor, Internationally, the FICS' Gold Medal.
teams, and has organized chiropractors to provide treatment at many national and international sport
ing events including the winter and summer Olympics. It has held Congresses in Mexico City, Rome, New Jersey, Wash. DC, Australia, Iowa, Montreal, and Tokyo; and sent delegations to Moscow, Africa and Caracas.
, Switzerland. It also maintains an administrative office in Toronto
, Canada at the World Federation of Chiropractic.
The Presidents of FICS are:
(ICSSPE), as well as being an associate member of international sports accrediting agency SportAccord (the former GAISF). It is also an affiliate of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO).
Sports Chiropractic
Sports chiropractic, also known as chiropractic sports sciences/medicine, is a specialty of chiropractic. In Canada it is generally a 2 year post-graduate residency program that results in the designation of certified chiropractic sports specialist offered by the Royal College of Chiropractic...
around the world. It is composed of national sports chiropractic councils, or the national associations, from many countries such as Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States, and the United Kingdom.
Issues International Credential
FICS has developed a post-graduate professional qualification in sports chiropractic, the International Chiropractic Sport Science DiplomaInternational Chiropractic Sport Science Diploma
The International Chiropractic Sport Science Diploma is a post-doctoral professional certification, granted by the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic , through an association with Murdoch University....
(ICSSD) which is a requirement for a chiropractor
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. It is generally categorized as complementary and alternative medicine...
to participate as a FICS sports chiropractor at an international event.
Awards and honors
The FICS Executive Board, also from time to time, bestows various awards upon individuals who have, in their opinion made considerable contributions to the professional specialty of sports chiropracticSports Chiropractic
Sports chiropractic, also known as chiropractic sports sciences/medicine, is a specialty of chiropractic. In Canada it is generally a 2 year post-graduate residency program that results in the designation of certified chiropractic sports specialist offered by the Royal College of Chiropractic...
. These have included, the "Sports Chiropractor of the Year"; and the "Highest Award that can be bestowed upon a sports Chiropractor, Internationally, the FICS' Gold Medal.
FICS Doctors working Pro Bono
FICS has promoted the participation of chiropractors in sports medicineSports medicine
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise...
teams, and has organized chiropractors to provide treatment at many national and international sport
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
ing events including the winter and summer Olympics. It has held Congresses in Mexico City, Rome, New Jersey, Wash. DC, Australia, Iowa, Montreal, and Tokyo; and sent delegations to Moscow, Africa and Caracas.
Formation and Organization
FICS was formed in 1987, and has its headquarters in the Maison du Sport Internationale in LausanneLausanne
Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west...
, Switzerland. It also maintains an administrative office in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada at the World Federation of Chiropractic.
The Presidents of FICS are:
| President | Country of Origin | Term of Service |
| Stephen J. Press, Founder | 1987–1990 | |
| Noel Patterson | 1990–1994 | |
| David Pierson | 1994–1998 | |
| Daniele Bertamini | 1998–2006 | |
| Roland Noirat | 2006–2010 | |
| Sheila Wilson | 2010–Present |
Recognition
FICS is a member of the Associations' Board of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical EducationInternational Council of Sport Science and Physical Education
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education is an organization based in Berlin, Germany which originated in Paris, France in 1958....
(ICSSPE), as well as being an associate member of international sports accrediting agency SportAccord (the former GAISF). It is also an affiliate of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
(UNESCO).
Events
FICS Chiropractors have provided treatment at events including:- African Championships in AthleticsAfrican Championships in AthleticsThe African Championships in Athletics is a continental athletics event organized by the Confederation of African Athletics. It is generally organised biennually, every other event is held same year as the Summer Olympics....
(1988) - African Championships in AthleticsAfrican Championships in AthleticsThe African Championships in Athletics is a continental athletics event organized by the Confederation of African Athletics. It is generally organised biennually, every other event is held same year as the Summer Olympics....
(1990) - All-African Games (1991)
- World Track and Field Championships (1991)
- XVIth Winter Olympic GamesWinter Olympic GamesThe Winter Olympic Games is a sporting event, which occurs every four years. The first celebration of the Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. The original sports were alpine and cross-country skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, Nordic combined, ski jumping and speed skating...
(1992) - All-African Games (1999)
- Gunston 500 International Surfing Competition (1998)
- Ontario Games (2000)
- Maritime LifeMaritime LifeThe Maritime Life Assurance Company was a Canadian insurance company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was founded in 1922 and in 2004 it became fully integrated with Manulife Financial, with the Maritime Life brand being retired. In 2004 it had 2700 employees....
Olympic Trials (2000) - Canadian Paralympic Trials (2000)
- World Surfing Games (2000)
- Summer Olympics (2000)2000 Summer OlympicsThe Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
- All-Mediterranean Games (2001)
- XIXth Central American and Caribbean GamesCentral American and Caribbean GamesThe Central American and Caribbean Games are a multi-sport regional championships event, held quadrennial , typically in the middle year between Summer Olympics...
(2002) - Winter Olympics (2002)2002 Winter OlympicsThe 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...
- World Games (2005)World Games 2005The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July...
- Summer Olympics (2008)2008 Summer OlympicsThe 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
- World Games (2009)World Games 2009The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games....