The German Society for Sports Chiropractic (DGSC) was founded in 2004 in Braunschweig by Alexander Steinbrenner (Founding President) and Sven Paris (Vice President).
Today, the DGSC is an official member of the Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS). The FICS represents a global network of national sports chiropractic associations and serves as an international platform for promoting and coordinating chiropractic care in elite sports. Furthermore, FICS is affiliated with the global sports organization SportAccord.
Over the years, FICS has organized the participation of chiropractors at numerous international sporting events, including the Olympic Summer and Winter Games, as well as regional competitions such as the All African Games, Central American and Caribbean Games, Commonwealth Games, Mediterranean Games, and Pan American Games.
German chiropractors have also participated as FICS members at major international events, including the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China, providing care and support to athletes from around the world.
The Board
Lotta Koch
President
Master of Chiropractic
Anglo-European Chiropractic College, GB
Joline Grawunder
Vice President
Master of Chiropractic
Anglo-European Chiropractic College, GB
Kjell Paris
Secretary General
Doctor of Chiropractic
Life University, USA
Tobias Flimm
Finance
Master of Chiropractic
Anglo-European Chiropractic College, GB
Honorary Member
Honorary membership of the DGSC was awarded to Thomas von Mendelsohn, D.C., for his outstanding contributions to sports chiropractic in Germany. His many years of experience in national and international professional sports make him a pioneer of sports chiropractic. The DGSC is proud to have him among its members.
Goal and Purpose
The preservation, implementation, establishment and advancement of sports chiropractic as well as to protect the interests of the chiropractors involved.
The maintenance or improvement of an athlete's performance capability through qualified chiropractic interventions.
The promotion of a comprehensive access to academic information regarding sports chiropractic.
The conduction of research regarding the clinical background of rehabilitation, sports injuries and natural performance enhancement.