ICA ChiroCast

International Chiropractors Association
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A podcast of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) hosted by a revolving list of co-hosts from the ICA Leadership and coordinated with Beth Clay, the ICA Executive Director. 2024 Hosts will be:- Dr. Edwin Cordero- ICA CEO -Dr. Neil Cohen - ICA Membership Ambassador- Dr. Todd McDougall, ICA Board Member and Chairman of the ICA Council on Sports and Fitness Health Science- Dr. Joe Betz, ICA President and Chair of Research and Development Committee -and more.....Episodes will include, news, interviews, all things chiropractic and related health policy, politics, and research. The ICA represents chiropractic and chiropractors worldwide. We are the organization established by Dr. B.J. Palmer, the developer of chiropractor to carry on his mission of protecting and promoting chiropractic world wide. 

  1. 7h ago

    Strongman Trey Mitchell on Strength, Recovery, and Chiropractic Care

    In this episode of the ICA ChiroCast, Dr. Brant Hulsebus sits down with professional Strongman competitor Trey Mitchell and Dr. Todd McDougle, chairman of the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council. Trey shares how watching the World’s Strongest Man inspired him to enter his first Strongman competition at just 18 years old. He discusses the years of training required to reach the professional level, the importance of competing strategically, and the recovery habits that have helped him remain one of the world’s top strength athletes. Trey also explains how early back injuries introduced him to chiropractic care and why chiropractic has remained an important part of his training, competition, and recovery routine. Dr. McDougle offers insight into the unique challenges of caring for Strongman athletes and why sport-specific experience matters when working with elite competitors. The conversation also covers: • Trey’s journey from high school football to the World’s Strongest Man • The importance of patience when developing strength • Why athletes should not compete too frequently • Chiropractic care for strength athletes • Recovery following intense training and competition • The value of working with chiropractors who understand a specific sport • Advice for young and upcoming Strongman competitors • The relationship between Trey Mitchell and Dr. Todd McDougle Whether you are a chiropractor, athlete, coach, or fan of Strongman competition, this episode offers an inside look at what it takes to train, recover, and compete at the highest level. Subscribe to the ICA ChiroCast for more conversations with athletes, sports chiropractors, healthcare professionals, and leaders throughout the chiropractic profession.

  2. Jul 14

    How Functional Neurology Gives Athletes a Competitive Edge

    How Functional Neurology Gives Athletes a Competitive Edge (with Dr. Kyle Hoeft) How does an athlete's brain process a fast-paced game when millions of stimuli are firing all at once? Whether it is a hockey player tracking a puck through heavy traffic or a quarterback reading a defensive line downfield, top-tier performance relies on a highly tuned nervous system. In this episode of ChiroCast, host Dr. Brant Hulsebus is joined by ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council board member Dr. Kyle Hoeft to review recent literature on the intersection of functional neurology, sports performance, and chiropractic manual therapy. Together, they break down how specific adjustments radically alter an athlete’s spatial awareness, baseline recovery speeds, and overall load tolerance. In this episode, we discuss: Neuromuscular Control & Stimulus Tolerance: Why legendary players like Wayne Gretzky and Barry Sanders excelled at processing chaotic sensory information in real time, and how chiropractic care optimizes that exact pathway.Acute Recovery & Load Tolerance: How regular adjustments prevent the cumulative physical toll of intense tournament schedules, such as AAU basketball weekends or grueling Ironman events.The "Sixth Sense" (Proprioception): A deep dive into how the brain maps the body in space, why upper cervical (C1/C2) subluxations destroy coordination, and how adjustments restore optimal midbrain firing.The Pink Dumbbell Story: Dr. Hulsebus shares a hilarious personal rehab story involving professional hockey players, a 1-pound dumbbell, and an inverted BOSU ball that accidentally unlocked a powerful clinical training protocol.Wobble Board Integration: Creative methods to layer functional neurological exercises directly over an athlete’s sport-specific training post-adjustment.Ready to level up your sports chiropractic skills? Keep your calendar clear for the last week of July 2027 for the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council's ultimate clinical symposium! If you enjoyed this research breakdown, please hit Subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a fellow practitioner. For more resources or to share a research paper with the council, visit chiropractic.org

  3. Jun 30

    Why "Cookie-Cutter" Chiropractic Fails Elite Athletes (With Landri Peden & Dr. Todd McDougle)

    What happens when an international-level athlete moving four times her body weight encounters a standard, "one-size-fits-all" chiropractic adjustment? Hint: It doesn't end well. In this episode of ChiroCast, host Dr. Brant Hulsebus is joined by Dr. Todd McDougle, Chairman of the ICA Council on Fitness and Sports Health Science, and elite pro powerlifter Landri Peden. Together, they dive deep into the athlete’s perspective as a consumer to expose why generic, "churn and burn" clinical models fail high-performance competitors, and why specialized sports chiropractic training is absolutely vital. In this episode, we discuss: The Danger of Untrained "Tent" Providers: Why relying on "the whole kitchen sink" (tools, guns, and needling) often signals a lack of true clinical adjustment skills.Sport-Specific Biomechanics: Why a powerlifter moving in a single plane requires radically different care than a dynamic CrossFitter or hockey player.The 10% Performance Boost: How precise, tailored adjustments drastically improve mindset, confidence, and raw lifting power in real-time.The Flaws of Rigid Care Contracts: Landri shares a frustrating personal experience with a clinic that refused to treat her acute sports injuries because they weren't part of a pre-signed administrative plan.From Strongmen to Geriatrics: How mastering the extreme physical and emotional demands of elite athletes translates directly into elite care for everyday patients—like an 83-year-old retired nurse.Looking to take your clinical skills to the next level? Keep your calendar clear for the last week of July 2027 for the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council's upcoming symposium! If you enjoyed this episode, please hit Subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a colleague!

  4. Jun 17

    The Chiropractic Path to Unlocking Neurological Potential and Clinical Roadblocks.

    Join us for this episode of the ICA ChiroCast as Dr. Brant Hulsebus sits down with members of the ICA Pediatric Council to discuss their upcoming virtual convention, “The Chiropractic Path to Unlocking Neurological Potential and Clinical Roadblocks.” This year’s ICA Pediatric Council convention will take place November 6–8 and is designed for chiropractors and chiropractic students who want to better understand pregnancy, pediatric care, neurology, technique, clinical roadblocks, and practical tools that can be used in practice. The conference is 100% virtual and offers up to 20 hours of continuing education, with topics covering pregnancy, pediatric development, fertility challenges, nutrition, SOT technique, documentation, ethics, neurology, and more. Featured speakers include: Dr. Laura Hanson Dr. Tracy Barnes Dr. Mackenzie McNamara Dr. Patti Schumacher Dr. Stephanie O’Neill Carmel Dekel Dr. Mario Fucinari Dr. Michael Longyear This episode also touches on the work of the ICA Pediatric Council, the pediatric diplomate program, and the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. Whether you are already caring for children in your practice or want to become more confident in pediatric and pregnancy-focused chiropractic care, this convention is an opportunity to learn from experienced doctors and bring new clinical insight back to your patients. Learn more through the International Chiropractors Association website under the Pediatric Council and Events sections. https://icapediatrics.com/events/211949

  5. Jun 2

    NSAIDs and Athletic Performance: Are Pain Relievers Holding Athletes Back?

    In this episode of the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council podcast, Dr. Brant Hulsebus of Rockford, Illinois, welcomes Dr. Kyle Hoeft of Fishers, Indiana, for a discussion on NSAID use and athletic performance. The episode reviews the research paper: “Is Physical Performance Affected by Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Use? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” The Physician & Sportsmedicine June 2024; Vol. 52; No. 3; pp. 207–216. NSAIDs are commonly used by athletes before and after games, training, and competition. But do they actually improve performance? According to the discussion in this episode, the research does not support NSAIDs as a performance enhancer. Dr. Hulsebus and Dr. Hoeft discuss how regular NSAID use may fail to improve strength or physical performance and may raise concerns for athletes trying to recover, adapt, and improve. The conversation also explains how sports chiropractors look at the cause of an athlete’s pain instead of only covering symptoms. Dr. Hoeft discusses how ankle and foot mechanics can contribute to knee pain, while Dr. Hulsebus explains how spinal and extremity function, biomechanics, and nervous system communication all matter when caring for athletes. This episode is for chiropractors, students, athletes, coaches, trainers, and anyone interested in sports chiropractic and performance-based care. Topics include: NSAID use in sportsAthletic performance and pain reliefStrength and muscle recoverySports chiropractic careExtremity adjustingAnkle, knee, and spine biomechanicsHelping athletes stay mobile and perform naturallyThe role of the ICA Sports and Fitness Science CouncilHosted by Dr. Brant Hulsebus, Rockford, Illinois Guest: Dr. Kyle Hoeft, Fishers, Indiana To learn more about the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council, visit the International Chiropractors Association at: https://www.chiropractic.org/

  6. May 19

    Hip Strength, Pelvic Balance, and Non-Contact ACL Injuries in Young Athletes

    In this episode of the ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council Podcast, host Dr. Brant Hulsebus, DC is joined by fellow council board member Dr. Kyle Hoeft, DC to review a PubMed-indexed article from The American Journal of Sports Medicine: “Hip Muscle Strength Predicts Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Male and Female Athletes: A Prospective Study” Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26646514/ Dr. Hulsebus and Dr. Hoeft discuss what this research may mean for young athletes, parents, coaches, and sports chiropractors. Non-contact ACL injuries are a growing concern, especially in sports that involve jumping, cutting, pivoting, landing, and lunging. This episode looks beyond the knee and discusses the role of hip strength, pelvic balance, lumbar spine mechanics, repetitive stress, and the full kinetic chain in athlete care. Topics include: - Why non-contact ACL injuries happen without direct collision - How hip strength may help predict ACL injury risk - Why sports chiropractors evaluate the pelvis, hips, spine, and lower extremities together - The role of pelvic rotation and muscle imbalance - Repetitive stress in year-round youth sports - Why parents should listen when young athletes report pain, soreness, or tightness - How chiropractic care fits into sports performance and injury prevention This discussion is part of the ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council’s mission to advance education, research awareness, and chiropractic leadership in sports and fitness care. Hosted by: Dr. Brant Hulsebus, DC Guest: Dr. Kyle Hoeft, DC Presented by: ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council International Chiropractic Association Learn more about the ICA: https://www.chiropractic.org/ Learn more about the ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council: https://icasportsscience.org/

  7. Apr 14

    Welcoming Dr. Ray Kociolek to the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council

    On this episode of the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council podcast, Dr. Brant Hulsebus welcomes Dr. Ray Kociolek as a new board member and introduces listeners to his background, clinical approach, and passion for sports chiropractic.  Dr. Ray discusses his transition from athletic training into chiropractic, his work with athletes in traditional sports and strength sports, and why chiropractors in performance settings must continue to keep chiropractic at the center of care. The episode also explores how athlete care may need to be adapted based on timing, competition demands, and performance goals.  This conversation offers a clear look at Dr. Ray’s philosophy and why his addition to the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council Board is an important one for the future of sports chiropractic.  To learn more about the International Chiropractic Association and the Sports and Fitness Science Council, visit: https://www.chiropractic.org/

  8. Mar 31

    Inside Professional Hockey Chiropractic with Dr. Alan Palmer

    How do you become a chiropractor for a professional hockey team? In this edition of the ICA Chiro Cast, host Dr. Brant Hulsebus sits down with Dr. Alan Palmer to discuss the 7th Annual PHCS Workshop happening in Bloomington, MN, this July. In this episode, we cover: The expansion of chiropractic care into the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).The incredible speaker lineup for the 2026 workshop, including experts from the NHL and MLB.How the PHCS helps place chiropractors with minor league teams through their "minor league coordinator" program.Details on the exclusive tour of the Minnesota Wild training facilities.Networking opportunities for students and young doctors looking to break into sports chiropractic. Event Dates: July 25–26, 2026. Location: Bloomington, MN (near the Mall of America). Links: * Register for the PHCS Workshop: https://prohockeychiros.com/2026-upcoming-event/

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A podcast of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) hosted by a revolving list of co-hosts from the ICA Leadership and coordinated with Beth Clay, the ICA Executive Director. 2024 Hosts will be:- Dr. Edwin Cordero- ICA CEO -Dr. Neil Cohen - ICA Membership Ambassador- Dr. Todd McDougall, ICA Board Member and Chairman of the ICA Council on Sports and Fitness Health Science- Dr. Joe Betz, ICA President and Chair of Research and Development Committee -and more.....Episodes will include, news, interviews, all things chiropractic and related health policy, politics, and research. The ICA represents chiropractic and chiropractors worldwide. We are the organization established by Dr. B.J. Palmer, the developer of chiropractor to carry on his mission of protecting and promoting chiropractic world wide. 

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    International Chiropractors Association
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
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