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 national associations, from many countries such as Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey,[2] United States, and the United Kingdom.[3][4][5] FICS is a global leader in Sports Chiropractic and helps provide equitable access to sports chiropractic care, education, mentoring, and research for all athletes and sports chiropractors at the regional, national, and international levels.

International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS)
AbbreviationFICS
Formation1987
Legal statusCurrent
PurposeTo empower athletes so they can achieve their optimal performance naturally.
HeadquartersMSI Maison du Sport International Avenue de Rhodanie 54, CH-1007
Location
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
26 National Councils of Sports Chiropractors Worldwide
Official language
English
President
Martin Isaksson[1]
Websitewww.fics.sport

An International Sports Chiropractic Credential

The International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) offers an International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC), a post-graduate professional qualification in sports chiropractic.[6] Depending on the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Doctor practices, (ICSC) may be a requirement for a chiropractor to participate as a FICS sports chiropractor at an international event.[7][8] For example, Sports Chiropractors must complete their ICSC before being selected to provide care at Sporting Federation Games.

Awards and honors

The FICS Executive Board bestows various awards upon individuals who have made considerable contributions to the professional specialty of sports chiropractic, in their opinion. These have included, the "Sports Chiropractor of the Year";[9] and the FICS' Gold Medal.[10] The latter is considered one of the highest awards that sports chiropractors can earn internationally.

In 2011 at the World Chiropractic Congress, in Rio de Janeiro, they awarded the "FICS' Founder's Award" to Dr. Stephen Press, one of FICS' founder and 1st President.[11][12]

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.[8][13] It has held Congresses in Mexico City,[14][15] Rome, the United States (e.g., New Jersey and Washington, DC), Australia, Iowa, Montreal, and Tokyo;[16] and sent delegations to Moscow, Africa,[17] and Caracas.[18]

Formation and Organization

FICS was formed in 1987, and has its headquarters in the Maison du Sport Internationale[19] in Lausanne, Switzerland.[13] It also maintains an administrative office in Canberra, Australia.[20]

The Presidents of FICS are:

President Country of Origin Term of Service
Stephen J. Press, Founder[11][12][21]  United States 1987–1990
Noel Patterson[11][22]  Australia 1990–1994
David Pierson[11][22]  United States 1994–1998
Daniele Bertamini[11][22]  Italy 1998–2006
Roland Noirat[11][22]   Switzerland 2006–2010
Sheila Wilson[11][23]  United States 2010–2016
Pete Garbutt[24]  Australia 2016–2019
Mustafa Agaoglu[24]  Turkey 2019–2021
Bradley Sandler  South Africa 2021–2023
Martin Isaksson  Sweden 2023-present

Recognition

Events

FICS Chiropractors have provided treatment at events including: 2020 - Service Agreements with 24 International Sporting Federations

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