Many have said that the World Federation of Chiropractic's congresses in Montreal last year and in Portugal in 2007 were the most exciting chiropractic meetings they have ever attended. April 2011 provides your chance to experience a WFC Congress in one of the world's most exciting cities and countries - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A spectacular academic and social program is now confirmed for the WFC's 11th Biennial Congress, titled Redefining Chiropractic Around the World. This is hosted by the Brazilian Chiropractors' Association and will be held at the Intercontinental Rio Hotel, April 6-9, 2011. Co-hosts are the two Brazilian universities with chiropractic schools, FEEVALE and Anhembi Morumbi, and it is expected that over half of Brazil's 700 chiropractic students will attend the congress.
The opening morning on sports chiropractic features speakers from the Brazilian and U.S. Olympic Committees, Joao Grangeiro, MD, Director, Medical Services and Mike Reed, DC, Director, Sports Performance Division, USOC. World authorities Drs. Scott Haldeman and Gregory Kawchuk will then review current knowledge on the physiological and biomechanical mechanisms and effects of joint manipulation.
This will be followed by a session of clinical Grand Rounds, at which an expert panel and the audience will discuss case examples likely to be seen in chiropractic offices. On the first afternoon, you can choose between original research presentations, technique workshops, or a philosophy forum featuring Drs. Gerry Clum, Fabrizio Mancini and Guy Riekeman.
The full academic program, which includes optional one- or two-day pre-congress seminars on Activator Methods, ART, McKenzie Methods, Pediatrics and Taping/Kinesiotaping, is available at www.wfc.org/congress2011. The language for the congress is English, but Portuguese translation is available.
Rio de Janeiro is the home of Carnival, the Bossa Nova and the world's largest football stadium. Many consider it the world's most beautiful city, sandwiched between forests, mountains and its famous beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema. Experience the music, samba and passion of Brazil at the Brazil Show and the Gala Banquet and Dance. Experience Brazil's famous barbequed meats served from the sword at the Friday night visit to the Oasis Churrascaria.
Make your plans to attend now. See you in Rio!
Source: World Federation of Chiropractic
When I graduated from chiropractic college in 1981 and started practice, I heard it all, and very little was positive. “You are a quack; you do not know what a subluxation is; you couldn’t get into a real health care program, so you chose the one that is slightly above a mail-order degree; you have no proof that chiropractic works; Are you really licensed?”, and so much more.
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