CHIROPRACTIC + SPORTS MEDICINE Seminars
ELEVATE YOUR PRACTICE
INSTRUCTORS
CANADA'S FOREMOST
Sports Chiropractors
Dr. Mike Murray and Dr. Larry Bell, both Fellows of the Chiropractic College of Sports Sciences (Canada), have an extensive combined experience treating professional and Olympic-level athletes. Together, they have served as medical specialists at over 100 national and international sports competitions, including 5 Olympic Games each. Both are senior instructors for the International Chiropractic Sports Federation and have spent the past 15 years lecturing across the globe for the organization. ​ Considered Canada's foremost Sports Chiropractors, the two have highly decorated careers. Notable recognition includes the Centenary Award, presented to both doctors by the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences for the Advancement of the Chiropractic Profession, as well as an Honourary Fellowship in the International College of Chiropractors, which is an honour that has been bestowed on less than 400 chiropractors worldwide. ​ Dr. Murray and Dr. Bell proudly share their expertise as head instructors for the Functional Biomechanical Assessment Course.
COURSE
FUNCTIONAL Biomechanical Assessment
Dr. Mike Murray and Dr. Larry Bell are teaching a highly practical weekend course that will provide participants with insight into neuromuscular human performance and a set of practical treatment protocols that can be directly applied in clinical practice. Drawing upon their extensive combined experience of serving as medical specialists at over 100 national and international sport competitions, Drs. Murray and Bell will inspire and motivate practitioners with in-depth practical demonstrations and a sharing of clinical gems. ​ The workshops will show you how to detect various problems through observation and integrate various adjustive and soft tissue techniques to correct imbalances and restore function from the ground upwards. You will also learn simple rehabilitation exercises designed to improve human performance and the latest innovations in assessments and treatment strategies. Course Details & Registration Below.
"Thanks so much for the course this weekend. I would definitely take it again. I put your methods to work Monday with one of my patients who had improved then plateaued and I was able to take him from barely able to squat to almost having his bum on the floor in one session. His improved mobility totally blew his mind and we are both excited to keep working in this direction and see what we can continue to resolve for him." -Dr. Lacina Barsalou, Unpain Clinic, Canada
"As an Australian who has attended 5 previous FICS seminars in Australia and New Zealand, I found it refreshing to learn from presenters I had not seen previously (Larry and Mike). Not to take away from the presenters we have in Australia, but after seeing them 5 times, it is good to hear a different way of approaching things." -Dr. Luke Nelson, Chiropractic Solutions, Australia
"I can honestly say that it was one of the best seminars I have taken because it really helped to consolidate my understanding and application of all of the techniques to which I had been exposed. I found that my ability to extrapolate and predict patterns of change due to altered mechanics and understand the consequences and sequelae of these changes, fitting them into the bigger picture has profoundly altered my thought processes and fundamentally changed the way I practice for the better. I am absolutely certain that I am a better chiropractor for having attended the seminar." -Dr. Philip Baines, Active Care Chiropractic, United Kingdom
"I cannot recommend Mike and Larry's courses enough - these guys are awesome. Did the FICS in Copenhagen... They were fantastically knowledgeably, have a wealth of experience with elite athletes and genuinely helpful. An absolute must if you haven't already done it." -Nashton Lane
"You said, "If you can take 3 things from a seminar you've got your money's worth," -I took about 30... so I am extremely pleased. To this day I have incorporated most of what we learnt (and i could remember) during the weekend into my daily practice with great effect. I used to love extremities before and now I love them even more. Overall, the seminar was extremely practical and I immediately implemented everything I could. I really enjoyed the mixed combination of the different techniques and seeing the treating of the athletes. There is a lot of stuff I have been digging into since the seminar flared up my interest again.
Thanks also for your personal advice on some basic practice management stuff and how you explain some things to patients. It's always really helpful to hear advice from people who've done it all before." -Nash Anderson, Tuggeranong Chiropractic Centre, Australia
COURSE DETAILS
FUNCTIONAL Biomechanical Assessment
Overview
Dr. Mike Murray and Dr. Larry Bell are teaching a highly practical weekend course that will provide participants with insight into neuromuscular human performance and a set of practical treatment protocols that can be directly applied in clinical practice. Drawing upon their extensive combined experience of serving as medical specialists at over 100 national and international sport competitions, Drs. Murray and Bell will inspire and motivate practitioners with in-depth practical demonstrations and a sharing of clinical gems. ​ The workshops will show you how to detect various problems through observation and integrate various adjustive and soft tissue techniques to correct imbalances and restore function from the ground upwards. You will also learn simple rehabilitation exercises designed to improve human performance and the latest innovations in assessments and treatment strategies.
Course Details
Throughout the weekend, Drs. Bell and Murray draw on their combined experience at over 100 national and international competitions (including 5 Olympics each) to help instill confidence and provide an expanded skill set to the participants. The weekend is packed with clinical gems and a sharing of experiences from the office and at major games. The goal of the weekend is to offer an array of useful tools that participants can use immediately after the seminar. ​Part I: Introduction to Kinetic Chain This section reviews research and theories from the various leaders in the field such as Yanda, Tom Meyers, Gray Cook, etc. Here students will begin to learn the concept of integration of the upper and lower body with an emphasis on human performance. This section reviews foot function and its effect on the entire body. Part II: Functional Assessment and Treatment (Hands-On) This section involves functional assessment of the lower extremity and treatment protocols to correct biomechanical dysfunction. Here the students are introduced to various soft tissue protocols and adjustment procedures (myofacial release, Graston, etc). The emphasis is on correcting and improving the functional components in the chain. Part III: Adjunctive Therapies and Procedures (Hands-On) The section teaches the basics of muscles testing and introduces a variety of ancillary therapies that are complimentary to the course. This includes various stretching techniques, muscles activation, Mulligan belts, and kinesio taping. Part IV: Integration and Performance This section shows how a field practitioner can integrate various techniques as well as how the myofascial chains interact (i.e.: during athletic events or activities). The focus is on ambulation and running but offers students an understanding between the interplay of upper and lower extremities. The instructors may also use live athletes and cases to demonstrate how to incorporate the weekend's topics into a good workflow at the office on Monday morning in their offices. *Note: Topics and the actual schedule may vary slightly from the above synopsis.
Dates + Locations
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