The end of 1990 will see the Institut Francais de Chiropractie (IFC) hosting the 100-hour Sports Injury Certification program in collaboration with Logan and New York Chiropractic Colleges.
A detailed course syllabus has been sent to every member of the European Chiropractor's Union and attendance is expected to be high. So far even a courageous colleague from Australia is enrolling in the program
The sessions will be presented as follows:
Session I: December 6-9, 1990
Dr. Wickes- Skull Injuries
- On the Field Evaluation of Athletic Injuries
- Emergency Procedures
- X-ray Evaluation of Sports Injuries
- Lower Extremity: Lower Leg, Foot, Ankle, and Toes
Session II: January 10-13, 1991
Dr. Kramer- Exercise Physiology
- Rehabilitation
- Taping and Bracing
- Injuries to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spines
- Injuries to the Thorax and Abdomen
Session III: February 14-17, 1991
Dr. Skogsberg- Injuries to the Hip, Pelvis, Thigh, and Knee
- Nutrition and the Athlete
- Special Considerations
- Environment
- Injuries to the Cervical Spine
Session IV: March 14-17, 1991
Dr. Karg- Upper Extremity: Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Wrist, Hand, and Fingers
- Biomechanics
- Sports Psychology
- Concepts of a Sports Physician
- Course Review
- Examination
Diagnostic Evaluation Procedures; Laboratory Procedures (when required); Radiological Examinations; Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis of Each Injury; Rehabilitative Exercises; Sequela of Injury; and Prevention of Injuries.
The IFC hereby hopes to bring European Chiropractic into the mainstream of world events.
If you have further questions, please contact:
Institut Francais de Chiropractie
44, rue Duhesne
75018 Paris,
France
Karin F. Moscatelli, D.C.
Vice President
Association Nationale Francaise de Chiropractie
Grenoble, France