FICS 2026 VIRTUAL GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM
Adjusting Perspectives Chiropractic in ParaSport
Explore disability, performance and inclusive athlete care through lived experience, clinical expertise and global ParaSport perspectives.
WHY ATTEND?
See ParaSport Through a Broader Lens
Join athletes, academics, clinicians and experienced speakers for practical insight that supports more informed, inclusive and athlete-centred practice.
Learn From Lived Experience
Understand how access, identity, communication and systems shape the experiences of disabled athletes.
Strengthen Athlete-Centred Care
Build confidence in adapting support to each athlete’s goals, environment and individual needs.
Explore Performance Factors
Examine classification, equipment, ergonomics, travel, training and competition through ParaSport expertise.
Connect Global Perspectives
Hear from leaders across ParaSport, sports medicine, research, rehabilitation and inclusive physical activity.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Breaking Barriers: Lived Experience, ParaSport and the Power of Real Inclusion
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Anne Wafula Strike MBE PLY
Anne is a Paralympian, author, public speaker and inclusion campaigner whose perspective is shaped by elite sport, disability advocacy, leadership and lived experience.
Her keynote moves beyond familiar stories of “overcoming” disability to examine how opportunity, access, attitudes and systems influence participation and genuine inclusion.
- Recognise the difference between access, participation and true inclusion.
- Understand how sporting systems can create or remove barriers.
- See disabled athletes as leaders, advocates and experts in their own right.
GLOBAL ACCESS
Join Live From Wherever You Are
The symposium begins at the same moment worldwide. The confirmed start times below make it easier to plan your day without relying on conflicting end-time information.
LIVE EVENT
Attend Through Parker Seminars
Join using a computer and reliable internet connection. Login instructions will be emailed approximately one week before the event.
ON DEMAND
90-Day Replay Access
Registered attendees can revisit the sessions during the replay period, providing flexibility across international time zones.
PROGRAM PREVIEW
A Connected Journey Through ParaSport
The program brings lived experience, systems, performance science and practical care into one clear learning journey. The final timed running order will be published when confirmed.
THEME 01
Lived Experience & Inclusion
Anne Wafula Strike MBE PLY
Lived Experience: Beyond Inspiration
Explore how access, attitudes, representation and systems influence real inclusion in sport.
Adam Dickinson-Shill
History of the Paralympic Movement
Connect the movement’s history with participation, identity and the future of inclusive sporting environments.
Bobby Brannen
Beyond Physical Fitness: Changing Lives Through Movement
See how accessible physical activity can build confidence, independence, belonging and hope.
THEME 02
Classification & Sporting Systems
Alasdair Donaldson
Classification: What Is It and What’s Your Role?
Understand what classification aims to achieve and how practitioners can support athletes through the process.
Massimo Dighe
The Paralympic Movement: From Rehabilitation to Global Sport
Trace the movement’s development and examine how healthcare professionals can support participation and long-term athlete health.
THEME 03
Performance, Equipment & Preparation
Professor Vicky Tolfrey
Ergonomics and Wheelchair Configurations
Consider how seating, posture and equipment set-up can support comfort, efficiency, injury prevention and performance.
Pippa Bennett MBChB MScSEM FFSEM
Paralympic Performance Support
Explore lessons from Paris and preparations for Los Angeles, Brisbane and the future of Paralympic medical support.
THEME 04
Athlete-Centred Care in Practice
Donna Strachan
From Clinic to Competition
Gain an inside perspective on chiropractic integration within the UK Para Athletics support team.
Phillip Heritage
Seeing Sport Through a Different Lens
Examine how identity, communication, environment and physical factors can influence performance and care.
Helene Barron
Beyond the Podium
Explore practical physiotherapy considerations for supporting adaptive athletes through training, travel and competition.
MEET THE EXPERTS
Learn From Global ParaSport Perspectives
Ten speakers bring together lived experience, clinical care, research, education, performance leadership and inclusive physical activity.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Anne Wafula Strike MBE PLY
Paralympian, author, public speaker and inclusion campaigner.
PARA SPORT SCIENCE
Professor Vicky Tolfrey
Professor of Applied Disability and Para Sport and Director of the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport.
RESEARCH & LIVED EXPERIENCE
Dr Adam Dickinson-Shill
Research Associate at Loughborough University’s Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation.
SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE
Phillip Heritage
Senior Lecturer and CASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist.
SPORTS MEDICINE
Pippa Bennett MBChB MScSEM FFSEM
Senior Paralympic Sports Medicine Consultant and Head of Clinical Governance at the UK Sports Institute.
SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
Helene Barron
Specialist Sports Physiotherapist with extensive Olympic, Paralympic and international experience.
CLASSIFICATION & LEADERSHIP
Alasdair Donaldson
Head of Para Sport at Loughborough University.
INCLUSIVE MOVEMENT
Bobby Brannen
Founder of Fitness by Bobby and a disability-focused personal trainer.
SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
Donna Strachan
Chiropractor with extensive elite-sport experience, including work with UK Para Athletics.
PARALYMPIC SPORT LEADERSHIP
Massimo Dighe
International sports executive with more than 15 years of leadership in Paralympic and adaptive sport.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Important Information About CE and CPD Credit
Credit requirements vary by jurisdiction. Please confirm the rules that apply to you before registering if CE or CPD recognition is essential.
ATTENDEES OUTSIDE THE USA
Certificate-Based Recognition
Attendees may submit their completion certificate to their country, province or state registering body in accordance with local requirements.
- Contact your local chiropractic regulatory body for the correct process.
- Some jurisdictions require a self-assessment or separate application.
- Follow all local requirements when claiming CE, CEU or CPD recognition.
UNITED STATES ATTENDEES
No USA CE Credit for 2026
No USA CE credit is available for the 2026 symposium because most speaker sessions do not meet the required minimum instructional duration.
US attendees are still welcome to participate for professional learning and access to the international program.
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION
Register by 31 October 2026 and Save 10%
Early-bird prices apply through 31 October 2026. Full prices apply from 1 November 2026. All fees are in Swiss francs (CHF), and payment is processed through Stripe.
Student
CHF 22.50
Regular CHF 25
ICSC Holder
CHF 49.50
Regular CHF 55
MEMBER RATE
FICS Member
CHF 121.50
Regular CHF 135
Non-Member
CHF 157.50
Regular CHF 175
Registration Information
- Student: You must be currently enrolled in a chiropractic program. Include your school and year of study in the order notes.
- First-year graduate: Include your school and graduation date in the order notes when applying for the student-rate eligibility described by FICS.
- University members: Faculty and students from a FICS-member university may purchase at the member rate. Include the university name with your purchase.
- Complimentary tickets: Eligible 2026 FICS executives, commission members and FICS-sanctioned-event volunteers should contact FICS Administration for a discount code.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything You Need Before the Event
When does early-bird registration end?
Register by 31 October 2026 to receive the 10% early-bird discount. Full prices apply from 1 November 2026.
How do I access the live symposium?
The event will be hosted on the Parker Seminars online platform. Registered attendees will receive login details and access instructions by email approximately one week before the event.
Check your spam or junk folder and test your login before the live date.
What if I cannot attend every session live?
Session recordings are expected to be available approximately 48 hours after the live event. Registered attendees will receive 90 days of replay access.
Can students and first-year graduates attend?
Yes. Students currently enrolled in a chiropractic program are welcome. Include your school and year of study in the order notes. First-year graduates should include their school and graduation date.
Can I receive CE or CPD credit?
Attendees outside the United States may submit their completion certificate to their local regulatory body in accordance with local rules. No USA CE credit is available for the 2026 symposium.
What currency is used for registration?
FICS registration prices are listed in Swiss francs (CHF). Payment is processed through Stripe, and your card provider may apply its own currency-conversion rate or fees.
ADJUST YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Join the Global ParaSport Conversation
Learn from lived experience, strengthen athlete-centred practice and connect with an international community committed to more inclusive sport.