The Institut Francais de Chiropractie (IFC), as part of a project to seek accreditation by the European Chiropractic Council on Education (ECCE), has recently changed its administration.
Mr. Charles Martin, formerly academic dean, has been named chief administrative officer in charge of public relations. He has been with the IFC for 10 years, and replaces Mr. Michel Martin, who recently retired.
Christophe Cordier, D.C., a graduate of NCC who has been teaching at IFC since 1985, will be the new academic dean. Mrs. Michele Chevolot is the head secretary for administrative affairs, Ms. Nolwenn Renoux is secretary of academic affairs, and Ms. Marie-Helene D'Erceville is the librarian secretary.
The new academic board officers, and their respective committees are as follows:
Jean-Dominique Leullier, D.C. Chairman, Academic Board and Educational Spirit Committee
Claude Archambault, D.C. Chairman, Prospective Committee
Ginette Bonjour, D.C. Chairman, Finances Committee
Jean-Robert Corboz, D.C. Chairman, Staff and Administration Committee
Philippe Delit, D.C. Chairman, Clinic Committee
Charles Nelson, D.C. Chairman, Postgraduate Committee
Maxime Pietri, D.C. Chairman, Curriculum, Laboratories, Library and Equipment Committee
Mr. Claude Perret Chairman, Research Committee
Mr. Charles Martin Administrative Officer
Christophe Cordier, D.C. Academic Dean
Mrs. Michele Chevolot Administrative Secretary
Ms. Nolwenn Renoux Academic Secretary
Mr. Lionel Yvroux Student Representative
Mr. Guillaume Lemelle Student Representative
Belgian Chiropractic Association Holds Pediatric Seminar
The Belgian Chiropractic Association (BCA) held a seminar, "A Learning Adventure in Pediatrics, Children, the Challenge" on October 3-4 in Brussels. Attendants represented 10 different countries.
The lecturers were: P. Druart, D.C. (Belgium), "X-ray Pediatrics: Evolution of Images from 0-20 Years of Age in the Articular System"; C. Frogley, D.C. (U.S.), "Philosophy in Chiropractic (in Relation to Children)"; P.L. Gaucher, D.C. (France), "Case Reports in a Chiropractic Practice"; N. Klougart, D.C. (Denmark), "Chiropractic Pediatrics -- Infantile Colics"; W. Meyskens, M.D., Pediatrist (Belgium), "Common Ortho-neurological Deficiencies in Childhood"; N. Nilsson, M.D., D.C. (Denmark), "Choice of Chiropractic Techniques for Infants"; and A. Smets, M.D., radiologist (Belgium), "Case Reports (the Task of a Pediatric Radiologist in a Clinic and Discussion of Cases)."
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
