Fico goes for the newest teaching strategies in Barcelona

posted on 04/05/2013

Fico is an active member of the OsEAN project Teacher Training. 6 Fico teachers went to Barcelona for training: improving osteopathic tutors skills and boosting students levels.

A good osteopath is not necessary a good teacher. That is why Fico trains it's teacher in the OsEAN Teacher Training programm. The module 'Clinical Tutor Part 1' was organised @ EOB (Escola d'Osteopatia de Barcelona) together with the OsEAN partner schools. Check out the different modules at the OsEAN website and come experience the newest teaching strategies at Fico.

Make an appointment and come and experience Fico.

European Standard

posted on 19/05/2013

FICO is helping to build the standards of osteopathy of tomorrow.

FICO helps other experts to build the CEN standards document on services for osteopaths. CEN is the European Committee for standardisation and Fico is an active member of the drafting committee. Meeting in London in the Osteopathic house. Surf the wave of future Osteopathic education.

Tomorrow's Osteopaths: state of the art curriculum

posted on 24/04/2013

“Tomorrow’s Osteopaths – Designing and Implementing an Osteopathic Curriculum" Fico strives to keep on improving, only top education is good enough

Fico attended the conference “Tomorrow’s Osteopaths – Designing and Implementing an Osteopathic Curriculum” @ the BSO on Saturday 20th April 2013

The British School of Osteopathy conference “Tomorrow’s Osteopaths – Designing and Implementing an Osteopathic Curriculum” was held at the Royal Society of Medicine, London on Saturday 20th April 2013.

This conference promised an invaluable opportunity for osteopaths, educators and health professionals to exchange ideas and explore advances for osteopathic education. The conference drew together leading academics and practitioners from the world of osteopathy with a view to driving forward educational development and practice. Key conference themes included Preparing Students for Practice, Managing Students and Evidence and Experience in Teaching.

Brand new teaching technologies are about to be incorporated at Fico.

Fico keeps on improving the curriculum, only the best is good enough.

Fascia kongres 2013

posted on 04/05/2013

Je vindt meer info in de flyers op Fico en op de link.

Research Triangle Park

posted on 20/02/2013

Fico research departement goes to North Carolina to explore a new measurement device to potentially evaluate the cranial rythmic impuls

Fico research department goes to Research Triangle Park in Raleigh Durham in North Carolina to explore a new measurement device to potentially evaluate the cranial rythmic impuls or cranial rhythm. Fico @ front of osteopathic evidence based research. KYP

Fico Cycling team

posted on 24/04/2013

After the Fico Antwerp 10 miles team, get ready for the Fico cycling team!

Student exchange programm

posted on 13/02/2013

Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Science invites Fico students to participate in the International week.

The Faculty of Welfare and Human Functioning welcomes you to participate in its 4th International Week from 4 – 7 March, 2013.

The Faculty has successfully organized International Weeks in the previous years where the students and teachers from our partner universities have had a chance to exchange knowledge and experiences in form of lectures, workshops and seminars.

Fico participated in the previous International week and recommends this experience!

The main theme of the International Week 2013 is 'Innovating for good'.

Fico is a member of OsEAn and as a student of an OsEAN member school you are welcome to apply to participate in this week.

The number of students is limited, first come first serve. Apply your candidacy.

Check out the preliminary shedule and be amazed : different teachers & topics

Download the Student Exchange Application Forms and widen your horizons.

Publication of scientific work on CPPS

posted on 02/02/2013

Interesting publication on Chronic Pelvic Pain syndrome. FICO Science department. Click here for the link to the article.

Snow fight 2013

posted on 19/01/2013

Summon your Yeti powers and get ready for the Fico snow fight 2013

Saturday January 19th @ 12h30 the Fico snow fight 2013 has his kick-off, roof top Fico with Apres ski music and Gluhwein

Fico Treatise defence

posted on 12/01/2013

Fico Treatise defence 2013 with international jury in the Still lounge

Widen your horizons and update your scientific knowledge @ the fico treatise defence 2013, good luck to the students!

Leading edge technology for education

posted on 11/01/2013

Fico introduces leading edge technology for anatomy and medical imaging education

The Sectra visualisation table is a unique learning tool with real life patient's anatomy rendered from CT or MR images. This tool provides a virtual dissection with real-life cases in an efficient group interaction.

The 46 inch full multi-touch screen  allows you to explore in 3D, using state of the art tools like removing structures, powerfull zoom and exploring slices in 3D.

Check the trailer, welcome in the world of innovating education.

Antwerp 10 miles

posted on 02/01/2013

Fico geeft je vleugels, gebruik ze voor de Antwerp 10 miles 2013

Heb je nog geen goede voornemens of een sportieve uitdaging voor 2013? Op 21 april 2013 loopt FICO de 10 Miles van Antwerpen! Schrijf je in via een storting van 20 euro op BE56 3770 3890 2188 met vermelding van je naam, FICO-jaar en GSMnr. Info op http://www.dvvantwerp10miles.be/
Heb je nog vragen? Contacteer Gunther Kemel Doe mee! & veel succes!

Fico wins award @ day of science

posted on 15/12/2012

Fico wins the first price @ day of science in Berlin, hosted bij OSD & DIU

Fico MSc student wins first price for the best Master of Science in Osteopathy, Dresden International University, thesis. Marije Wisse receives her price in Berlin at the day of science, hosted by the Osteopathie Schule Deutschland. Congratulations Marije and her tutor Sofie Geeraerts!

Symposium: Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

posted on 16/12/2012

Diagnostiek, Indicaties, Behandeling
Ethiek en Economische Beschouwing

Fico after school activity February

posted on 15/12/2012

Fico after school activity saturday February 2nd: Bowling stones, bombs away!

Fico after school activity saturday February 2nd: Bowling stones. Bowling & stone grill / fondue (meat&fish), 1/2 bottle of wine & dessert for 36€ pp, Autolei 113 2160 Wommelgem, mail jan.liekens@fico.be before 11/01, Bombs away!

Fico after school activity March

posted on 15/12/2012

Fico after school activity saturday march 2nd: Candlelight cruise in the port of Antwerp. See you soon Fico sailor!

Fico after school activity saturday march 2nd: Candlelight cruise in the port of Antwerp, with sunset view, 4 course menu, aperitive, wines & water, coffee&thee included, 66 euro pp, 19h30 embarkment, mail jan.liekens@fico.be before 19/01. See you soon Fico sailor

International student exchange: Finland Helsinki

posted on 14/04/2012

FICO studenten kunnen op buitenlandse uitwisseling naar andere osteopathie opleidingen. Deze studenten gingen naar Helsinki Finland om de internationale week daar mee te maken aan de Metropolia university aan de osteopathie faculteit. Ze volgen de lessen, de klinische stages en uiteraard ook het Finse studentenleven!

Osteopathie en lage rug pijn

posted on 24/02/2012

Opereren en frequent behandelen zijn niet aangewezen bij lage rug pijn.

Non-specific low back pain has become a major public health problem worldwide. The lifetime prevalence of low back pain is reported to be as high as 84%, and the prevalence of chronic low back pain is about 23%, with 11-12% of the population being disabled by low back pain. Mechanical factors, such as lifting and carrying, probably do not have a major pathogenic role, but genetic constitution is important. History taking and clinical examination are included in most diagnostic guidelines, but the use of clinical imaging for diagnosis should be restricted. The mechanism of action of many treatments is unclear, and effect sizes of most treatments are low. Both patient preferences and clinical evidence should be taken into account for pain management, but generally self-management, with appropriate support, is recommended and surgery and overtreatment should be avoided.