In this episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus sits down with the Chairman of the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council, Dr. Todd McDougle, to discuss the council's revitalization and its clear mission for the future of the profession.

While many sports systems focus primarily on rehab protocols, Dr. McDougle explains why the ICA Council remains committed to a subluxation-based foundation, ensuring that the chiropractic adjustment stays front and center in athletic performance.

Key highlights from this episode include:

• The Five Pillars of the Council: An overview of our focus on subluxation, the art of adjusting, sub-concussive impact management, extremity care, and professional pathways
• Adjusting for Peak Performance: Dr. McDougle shares insights from his 30 years of experience with elite strength athletes, including his "short lever, high velocity burst" technique designed to bypass negative neuromuscular reflexes.
• Sideline Safety: A look at Dr. Kevin Jackson’s objective methods for evaluating the Atlas on the sideline without immediate access to X-rays.
• A Roadmap for Students: Why chiropractic students don't have to wait until graduation to start building their sports identity.
• Upcoming Events: Details on the 2026 "Traveling Masterclass" series and the announcement of the 2027 National Summit.

Join us as we bridge the gap between foundational chiropractic philosophy and elite athletic achievement.

Learn more and join the council at: chiropractic.org

In Part 1 of this ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council podcast series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus and Dr. Kevin Jackson established how sub-concussive forces can be identified on the sideline using objective, real-time assessment.

Part 2 takes the next critical step: what happens AFTER sub-concussive upper cervical injury is identified.

In this episode, Dr. Jackson explains his conservative, science-based approach to safely correcting upper cervical dysfunction on the sideline and how chiropractors should make responsible return-to-play decisions in high-pressure environments.

This conversation focuses on precision, safety, and decision-making—not aggressive techniques or guesswork.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What chiropractors should and should NOT do on the sideline  
• Why upper cervical correction must be gentle, specific, and defensible  
• How instrument-based correction reduces risk and improves acceptance  
• Common biomechanical patterns seen after sub-concussive impacts  
• Why immediate correction may matter more than waiting until the clinic  
• How objective post-testing confirms neurological improvement  
• When an athlete must be removed from play—no debate  
• How calm, data-driven care builds trust with parents and coaches  

This episode is essential for chiropractors working with contact and collision sports who want to operate responsibly, protect athletes, and elevate the profession.

🎧 If you haven’t listened to Part 1, we strongly recommend starting there to understand the assessment framework before diving into correction and sideline decision-making.

Presented by the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) and the ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council.

Concussions dominate the conversation in sports—but what about the impacts that don’t trigger a concussion diagnosis?

In Part 1 of this two-part ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council podcast series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus sits down with fellow board member Dr. Kevin Jackson to explore the often-overlooked issue of sub-concussive forces and their effect on the upper cervical spine.

This episode focuses on what happens before a concussion is diagnosed—and why athletes can appear “fine” while still experiencing measurable neurological dysfunction.

Dr. Jackson shares his research-driven approach to identifying sub-concussive injury in real time, including how chiropractors can perform objective, sideline-based assessments using practical tools that are repeatable, defensible, and field-ready.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What sub-concussive forces are and why they matter  
• Why standard concussion protocols often miss upper cervical injury  
• How repetitive, lower-level impacts accumulate over time  
• The role of the cranial-cervical junction in neurological function  
• How to perform quick, objective sideline assessments  
• Why measurable data changes communication with coaches and parents  

This conversation is science-based, conservative, and practical—designed for chiropractors working with contact and collision sports who want to operate responsibly on the sideline.

🎧 Part 2 will cover safe upper cervical intervention, sideline decision-making, and when athletes must be removed from play.

Presented by the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) and the ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council.

Early sports specialization has become the new normal. Kids are playing one sport year-round, stacking club seasons on top of school seasons, and training with little or no true off-season. But is this model helping them—or setting them up for injury and burnout?

In this ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council podcast episode, Dr. Brant D. Hulsebus and Dr. Kyle Hoeft break down the real impact of sports specialization on young athletes. They explore why families feel pressured to specialize, the rise in overuse injuries, when specialization actually makes sense, and how chiropractors can guide parents toward healthier development strategies.

You’ll learn:

• Why parents feel forced to choose one sport early  
• The surge in labral tears, chronic knee pain, and overuse injuries  
• When specialization helps—and when it destroys performance  
• Why load matters more than number of sports  
• The dangers of one-size-fits-all strength programs  
• How chiropractic evaluation changes when you know the athlete’s sport  
• How to talk to families about rest, recovery, and long-term development  

This episode is essential listening for chiropractors working with youth athletes, high school programs, travel teams, or anyone advising families on performance and injury prevention.

Presented by the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) and the ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council.

Today’s youth athletes are busier than ever: school teams, club teams, travel seasons, private strength coaches and barely a week off all year. It’s no surprise that sports chiropractors are seeing a surge in overuse injuries in young athletes.

In this ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council podcast episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus is joined by his longtime friend and fellow Palmer classmate, Dr. Kyle Hoeft of Fishers, Indiana. Together they break down what’s really driving overuse injuries and how chiropractors can intervene before those problems turn into fractures, ACL ruptures or long-term spinal issues.

They discuss:
• How year-round training, stacked seasons and early specialization overload young bodies  
• The role of repetitive axial loading in lumbar stress reactions and pars fractures  
• Why knee injuries and ACL ruptures are appearing earlier and more often  
• How pelvic and lumbar misalignment change loading through the hips, knees and ankles  
• Practical stretches and stabilization work for youth athletes  
• The importance of communication with parents, trainers and coaches  
• Why “no pain, no gain” needs to be retired—and what should replace it  
• The long-term benefits of cross-training and delaying specialization

Join Dr. Brant Hulsebus for a conversation with Dr. Sherry McAllister, of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP).

Dr. McAllister discusses the incredible growth and mission of the F4CP, which now includes 12 global ambassadors and support from 48 state associations and 21 colleges. Their mission is vital: to showcase the science and research of chiropractic and inspire the next generation of students.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The Power of Adjusted Reality: Dr. McAllister reveals the inspiration behind her Amazon #1 bestselling book and how this collective wisdom is moving the needle for the profession.
• The Forbes Breakthrough: Hear the exciting news about chiropractic being featured in Forbes magazine for the first time, marking a massive win for media representation and global branding.
• A Call to Action: How practitioners can get involved in supporting the F4CP and utilizing the Adjusted Realitybook to educate their communities.

Links Mentioned in the Conversation:

• Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP): f4cp.org
• Purchase Adjusted Reality: f4cp.org/adjustedreality (Use the special 50% off code for book bundles!)

In this episode of the ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council Podcast, Dr. Brant Hulsebus sits down with two leaders in the world of strength athletics and sports-specific chiropractic: ICA Chairman Dr. Todd McDougle and elite Canadian strongwoman Jackie Osczevski. Together, they break down what truly separates standard chiropractic care from the advanced, tension-focused techniques required for top strength athletes.

Jackie shares her personal journey in Strongwoman, including her podium finishes at Canada’s Strongest Woman, The Shaw Classic, and World’s Strongest Woman. She explains how Dr. McDougle’s chiropractic methods immediately improved her squat depth, mobility, and performance after years of searching for the right practitioner.

Dr. McDougle dives into the science behind his approach — including short-lever, high-velocity, closed-pack adjustments designed to maintain neuromuscular recruitment and power output. He explains how this technique allows athletes to train the same day they’re adjusted, a requirement at the elite level.

Dr. Hulsebus expands on how these principles apply not just to strongman competitors but also to hockey players, college athletes, and even everyday patients who depend on proper function for quality of life.

Whether you’re a chiropractor, athlete, or strength coach, this episode reveals the critical role chiropractic plays in performance, injury prevention, and long-term success in strength sports.

Featuring:
– Dr. Brant Hulsebus
– Dr. Todd McDougle
– Jackie Osczevski

Topics Covered:
✔ Chiropractic techniques for strength athletes
✔ The difference between open-pack and closed-pack adjustments
✔ Why athletes need to train immediately after care
✔ Mobility, muscle tone, and performance
✔ Treatment gaps at elite competitions
✔ How chiropractic impacts Strongman, hockey, and more

Follow Jackie:
Instagram: @JackJackie
YouTube: “Jack Jackie”

In this episode of the ICA ChiroCast, host Dr. Brant Hulsebus sits down with ICA President Dr. Joe Betz for a deep dive into the future of chiropractic and the major initiatives currently shaping the profession.

Dr. Betz pulls back the curtain on what the International Chiropractors Association is working on every single day—from Medicare legislation to international advocacy, from diplomate programs to research priorities, and the exciting development of the new Council on Animal Chiropractic.

They also discuss the ICA’s centennial milestone coming next year and why now is the most critical moment in decades for chiropractors to unite, engage, and support the ICA’s mission.

Key Topics Covered:

• The ICA’s expanding legislative and regulatory work
• Medicare reform and the upcoming ICA-backed bill
• International chiropractic issues and global advocacy
• ICA councils, diplomate programs, and educational initiatives
• Research priorities through the FACTS foundation
• The new ICA Council on Animal Chiropractic
• The ICA’s 100-year anniversary in Washington, D.C.
• Why membership matters now more than ever
• How Knowewell strengthens ICA communications and community

Whether you're a long-time ICA member or someone looking to understand what the ICA does for the profession, this episode delivers straight answers and big-picture clarity.

👉 Learn more or join the ICA: https://www.chiropractic.org

👉 Access ICA community updates on Knowewell: https://www.knowewell.com

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In this episode of the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Podcast, Dr. Brant Hulsebus sits down with Dr. Alan Ogden to explore a groundbreaking probiotic formula that’s redefining natural cholesterol management. Discover how Probio Balance—a unique blend of Lactobacillus plantarum, plant stanols, and ashwagandha—was developed through years of research to reduce LDL cholesterol, raise HDL levels, and support bile acid production for better fat metabolism.

Dr. Ogden breaks down the science behind this probiotic’s patented enteric capsule design, clinical trials, and FDA-approved claims for treating hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia. Learn why this supplement may be a safe and effective alternative or complement to statin therapy, and how it can benefit patients struggling with digestive issues or inflammation.

Whether you’re a chiropractor, healthcare professional, or patient looking for natural solutions to cholesterol and gut health, this episode offers valuable insights into how probiotics can support cardiovascular function and overall wellness.

🎧 Tune in to hear how this innovative product bridges modern science and natural health — and how chiropractors can help patients make informed, holistic choices.

The ICA and Know We Well: Bridging Chiropractic and Community

In this episode of the ICA Chiro Cast, host Dr. Brant Hulsebus speaks with Dr. Brian Stenzler, longtime ICA member and president of ChiroCongress, about the ICA’s new partnership with KnoWewell — a wellness technology platform connecting chiropractors and natural healthcare providers with patients and organizations worldwide.

Dr. Stenzler shares how Know We Well creates a professional space for chiropractors to be discovered, collaborate, and grow within a global wellness community. Through this partnership, every ICA member receives a complimentary Provider Bronze Membership, valued at $300, providing increased visibility and connectivity at no additional cost.

Together, Dr. Hulsebus and Dr. Stenzler discuss how this integration will allow ICA members to manage profiles, join private ICA communities, register for events, and eventually renew membership — all in one secure online environment.

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👉 Learn more about the ICA: https://www.chiropractic.org