FICS The Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport

16/04/2026

CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS!

There is a continued need to develop the research base in Sports Chiropractic, and the Sports Issue of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (JCCA) showcases Sports Chiropractic research worldwide.

Dr. Mohsen Kazemi, Dr. Todd Marshall, and Dr. Kent Stuber, invite interested authors to submit papers related to sports sciences for consideration in the December 2026 Sports Issue of the JCCA by May 30, 2026.

This 18th Sports Issue of the JCCA will be published in December 2026.

➡️ Manuscripts can be submitted via www.manuscriptmanager.net/jcca
➡️ Inquiries to Dr. Kent Stuber, the Editor-in-Chief, at kstuber@jcca.ca
➡️ JCCA's submission guidelines at http://www.chiropractic.ca/jcca-online/submission-policy/

14/04/2026

Thank you Dr Kinga Jaworska for the fabulous video recap! We're all still on a high from the immersive weekend with Sports Chiro Australia! Dr Kinga said:

"I spent the weekend at the FICS Lower Extremity Seminar - and it delivered in every sense. After 10 hours of pre-learning, we hit the ground running with hands-on assessment of sports injuries, refining palpation skills, adjusting techniques, and practical taping applications taught by an impressive array of highly regarded sports chiropractors.

It was fast-paced, detail-driven, and incredibly valuable. The kind of learning that sharpens not just your skills, but your clinical confidence. Grateful to keep growing, learning, and bringing better care back to the people who trust me with their bodies."

Video by: Dr Kinga Jaworska

Shoutout to AICE Sports & Exercise (Sports Chiro Australia), Dynamic Tape, RehaCare, Strapit Sports Tape & KT Tape for supporting the event!

13/04/2026

11/04/2026

Australian lower limb extremity seminar day 1 complete. Bring on day 2

11/04/2026

We're in Australia this weekend! Fantastic start to our Lower Extremity + Masterclass Stream with Sports Chiro Australia! Day 1 was PACKED!

🏈Alex Rooke - Melb Storm S&C - running rehab practical
🦴Sacha Roshan - orthopedic surgery & ankle instability
🏋️‍♀️Ryan Plavin - Tennis Aust S&C - lumbar stress injury
🧑‍🏫Patrick Vallance - physio PhD - tendinopathy
👩🏻‍🎓Melinda Wassell - Chiro & PhD candidate- lateral elbow pain
👀Peter Nixon - Behavioural Optometrist- concussion & visual pathway rehab
💃🏻Tian Ying Chng- Chiro - working in teams and sporting events with different cultures
🌏Adam Floreani - Sports Chiro - The World Games experience

Surely day 2 can’t top that 🤯🥰

Shoutout to AICE Sports & Exercise (Sports Chiro Australia), Dynamic Tape , RehaCare, Strapit Sports Tape & KT Tape for supporting the event!

09/04/2026

A fantastic success story from The World Indoor Tug of War Championships last month 🙌

The Basque Country women's tug of war team is a dominant international force, and they stopped in to see FICS Drs Jackie Hung-Chun Huang and Dr Judy Hsu, who were treating athletes at the event.

Thank you for representing FICS!

07/04/2026

The FICS Research Commission shares this recommended read.

📖 Insufficient Sleep in Young Athletes? Causes, Consequences, and Potential Treatments

🔗 Full article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-019-01220-8

The purpose of this review is to synthesise current literature relating to sleep duration and quality in young (14–25 years) athletes. Specifically, typical sleep and wake patterns, factors affecting sleep and wake patterns, and the consequences of altered sleep and wake patterns in young athletes are discussed.

Scheduling training and competition in the afternoon or evening appears to result in reduced sleep duration due to less time in bed. Evidence suggests that young athletes who obtain less than 8 h of sleep per night are at a higher risk of musculoskeletal injury. An increase in sleep duration above habitual nightly sleep may be associated with favourable performance in young athletes; however, the associations between sleep quality and performance- and health-related outcomes remain unclear.

05/04/2026

Reminder of APPLICATIONS CLOSING:

Submit your interest to join the FICS Parasport Commission by 10 APRIL 2026

This Commission plays a vital role in strengthening FICS’ commitment to integrity, inclusion, and excellence within the Olympic and Paralympic landscape. We are seeking individuals who are motivated to contribute strategically, collaboratively, and ethically to the advancement of Parasport chiropractic worldwide.

📩 Scan the QR code for more details. To express your interest, please submit the following to Parasport@fics.sport

➡️ A brief letter (max 1 page) outlining your motivation and relevant experience
➡️ A current CV
➡️Your preferred focus area(s)

02/04/2026

HERE is your March eNews! ➡️ https://bit.ly/FICSMar26eNews

The theme is: GAMES READY 🙌 Scan the QR code for:

- President Report
- 2026 Seminars & Games Calendars
- Commissions Reports
- Games Ready interviews with FICS Drs
- ICSC recipients
- Research corner

Click for your copy ➡️ https://bit.ly/FICSMar26eNews

30/03/2026

Dr. Chiara Ieradi is a Sports Chiropractor and Academic in Brisbane Australia. We asked her what being a FICS Member has meant to her professionally and personally. Volume on! 🔊

Learn more about FICS Membership here:➡️ https://fics.sport/membership-ncsc-rcsc/

26/03/2026

FICS are pleased to announce the appointment of the incoming Student Commission Chair, Dr Muhammed Yaseen Tagari, effective immediately.

Dr Tagari has served on the Student Commission since 2022 and brings valuable experience and enthusiasm to this role. He has represented the chiropractic profession internationally through his participation in global health and professional forums alongside the World Federation of Chiropractic, contributing to discussions on healthcare collaboration, youth engagement, and the development of the future healthcare workforce.

We are also delighted to welcome three new members to the Student Commission:

Tyler Pittaway
Eric Bengel
Grant Matkovich

Please join us in congratulating these new appointees 👏

We look forward to seeing the continued growth of the Commission and the benefits and outreach it provides to students around the world 🙌

24/03/2026

PARIS! 🇫🇷 ICSC Upper Extremity Seminar / 23-24 May 2026 / 22.5 CE credits

🐦 Early Bird before 30 March 2026 for a 10% discount

➡️ Register here https://fics.sport/product/france-icsc-upper-extremity-seminar/

📢 Drs Christine Foss and Daniel Vestøl lead this hands-on workshop to introduce and deepen your knowledge of the techniques used by Sports Chiropractors worldwide to support athletes and enhance patient-centred care.

As part of the International Certification in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC), this session connects you to a global community, offering opportunities to expand your skills and build valuable networks for future collaboration.

Don't miss out - see you there!