Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
CCSP Programme Comes to France
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