The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic
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* http://www.chiroandosteo.com/content/15/1/14
The advancement of sports chiropractic on the world stage is important and should be controlled by one administrative organisation. That organisation is the Federation of International Chiropractic Sportive (FICS). The selection to international sporting events should meet minimum standards as approved by one overarching organization such as FICS. Qualification for such participation is currently proposed to be the International Diploma in Chiropractic Sport Science (ICSSD) [51]
The role of FICS at the international level is not in dispute. However, the role of FICS at the national level must be one that is carefully considerate of local variables of education, political development (of chiropractors and other competitive groups such as physiotherapists and osteopaths), funding and acceptance by the public.
"In Australia FICS is not yet recognized by the sports medicine community" "However, FICS was "officially" recognized as providing sports chiropractic at the 2005 World Games in Germany."
"Gunston 500 International Surfing Competition in 1998"
FICS, which has its offices in Lausanne, Switzerland, was established in 1986 and serves a similar role to the WFC in the specialized and increasingly important arena of sports chiropractic. It has coordinated postgraduate education and encouraged the greatly increased participation of chiropractors in sports medicine teams at the summer and winter Olympics and at many other national and international sporting competitions
"other prominent organizations include the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique Sportive (FICS)..."
- FICS website, fics-sport.org
The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic / Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) is comprised of national chiropractic sports councils worldwide and individual members, and has affiliations with international organizations within the chiropractic profession and the world of sports.
The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic / Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) was founded in 1987 at a meeting of national sports chiropractic leaders held in London, England, and has represented sports chiropractic on an international basis since that time.
Today these headquarters are at the House of Sport in Lausanne, and FICS also has an administrative office in Toronto Canada, at the Secretariat of the World Federation of Chiropractic
Past Presidents are Dr. Stephen Press (USA), Dr. Noel Patterson (Australia), Dr. David Pierson (USA), and Dr. Daniele Bertamini (Italy). Current President is Dr. Roland Noirat of Switzerland.
FICS is a member of the ICSSPE association board (International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education)
- http://www.worldgames2009.tw/wg2009/eng/info_athletes6.php (2009 World Games, Taiwan)
The service by FICS during the TWG will be available for dedicated group of delegations and can only be used voluntarily by them. FICS fully supports WADAs’ principles and chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery or any other intrusive treatment. The service of FICS is stated on a partnership, contract between FICS, IWGA and KOC.
* FICS supports and follows regular medical protocols * FICS will co-operate fully with the athletes, coaches and the rest of the medical team * FICS will represent chiropractors from all over the world * FICS will assist the World Games 2009 to become the best Games possible
* FICS will empower athletes to perform naturally and at reach their peak performance
FICS HQ is at the Maison du Sport International
SJP was founder and past president
"FICS is formally recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), an international sports accrediting agency."
- http://www.agfisonline.com/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,5148-176060-193278-nav-list,00.html
FICS is an "associated member of "SportAccord, the former General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) is going to face its new ambitions." GAISF
The course is articulated with the Federation Internationale de Chiropractic du Sport (FICS) and its International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma (ICSSD).
The FICS International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma (ICSSD) is the minimum requirement for a chiropractor to participate as an official FICS sports chiropractor at an international sporting event. The FICS must verify to the international sport federations this minimum academic standard. FICS chiropractors have participated in such recent events as the Olympic Games, World Games, All African Games and many other individual and multi sports events.
The Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport or International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS ) is the international organization representing the specialty of sports chiropractic. Formed in 1986, its headquarters are at the House of Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland which is the home of the Olympic Movement, its offices and museum. The voting members of FICS are national sports chiropractic associations or councils (NCSC s), national chiropractic associations, colleges and student sports councils. Non-voting members are individuals and other organizations
"FICS offers postgraduate education through its International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSS D) program."
Chiropractic Services at Major Games. Chiropractic services
at the Olympics have generally been arranged at the national level. This has been the case for the Beijing Olympics in August, and the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010, for which the Canadian College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences has already arranged the availability of chiropractic services for all athletes at the main treatment facilities as part of the core medical team. However FICS is also working with the IOC and its Medical Commission to ensure that properly credentialed sports chiropractors and their services remain available for athletes at all future Olympics. Other games for which FICS is organizing a sports chiropractic team for 2009 include: a) Mediterranean Games – Pescana, Italy, June 2009. Following discussions at the annual meeting the General Assembly of International Sports Federations (GAISF) held in Athens in June, the Organizing Committee and its Medical Director have asked FICS to provide sports chiropractic services for these regional games.
b) World Games – Kaohsuing, Taiwan, July 2009.
- "World Games,
Duisberg, Germany, 2005"
*http://rmit.biz/browse;ID=aysyu3yzgeglz
FICS is the international professional sports chiropractic group that organises chiropractors to work at international events such as the Olympics and has developed a professional qualification in sports chiropractic that RMIT University delivers for them in Australia.
"2000 Ontario Games" "2000 Maritime Life Olympic Trials" "2000 Paralympic Trials"
The Federation of International Chiropractic Sport (FICS) is the peak, international sports chiropractic body and plays a dominant role in promoting sports chiropractic throughout the world. FICS is made up of many national sports chiropractic councils. These include sports chiropractic councils from Australia, The United States, The United Kingdom, South Africa, New Zealand, Switzerland, Japan, Russia, Italy, Germany, and many others.
recognised by the World Health Organisation and the International Olympic Committee. They are currently in negotiation with the IOC concerning the inclusion of chiropractors in the base medical facilities for future Olympic Games.