International Federation of Sports Chiropractic
The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (French: Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport 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,[1] United States, and the United Kingdom.[2][3][4]
Issues International Credential
FICS has developed a post-graduate professional qualification in sports chiropractic,[5] the International Chiropractic Sport Science Diploma (ICSSD) which is a requirement for a chiropractor to participate as a FICS sports chiropractor at an international event.[6][7]
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 chiropractic. These have included, the "Sports Chiropractor of the Year";[8] and the "Highest Award that can be bestowed upon a sports Chiropractor, Internationally, the FICS' Gold Medal.[9]
FICS Doctors working Pro Bono
FICS has promoted the participation of chiropractors in sports medicine teams, and has organized chiropractors to provide treatment at many national and international sporting events including the winter and summer Olympics.[7][10] It has held Congresses in Mexico City,[11][12] Rome, New Jersey, Wash. DC, Australia, Iowa, Montreal, and Tokyo;[13] and sent delegations to Moscow, Africa [14] and Caracas.[15]
Formation and Organization
FICS was formed in 1987, and has its headquarters in the Maison du Sport Internationale[16] in Lausanne, Switzerland.[10] It also maintains an administrative office in Toronto, Canada at the World Federation of Chiropractic.[17]
The Presidents of FICS are:
Recognition
FICS is a member of the Associations' Board of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), as well as being an associate member of international sports accrediting [20] agency SportAccord (the former GAISF).[21][22] It is also an affiliate of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).[23][24]
Events
FICS Chiropractors have provided treatment at events including:
References
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- ^ James, Valerie (December 6, 1988). "Treating the Agony of Defeat". Bergen Record; North Jersey Media Group (New Jersey): p. Front Page, Lifestyle Section.
- ^ "Tom Hyde, DC". FICS News. Dec 31, 2010: 1, 6. Dec 31, 2010.
- ^ "IOC and WADA back GAISF initiative to propose anti-doping support and services to IFs". United States Olympic Committee. April 2, 2009. http://teamusa.org/news/article/10900. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
- ^ "Associations". International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education. August 2008. http://www.icsspe.org/index.php?m=1&n=3&o=6&PHPSESSID=8f6d2adcfec6c2c172d85242d702c6cf. Retrieved October 4, 2009.
- ^ "Members". SportAccord. http://www.agfisonline.com/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,5148-176060-193278-nav-list,00.html. Retrieved October 4, 2009.
- ^ "Non-governmental organizations maintaining official relations". United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=32914&URL_DO=DO_PRINTPAGE&URL_SECTION=201.html. Retrieved October 12, 2009.
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