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Joseph A. Santiago
| Dr. Joseph A. Santiago | |
|---|---|
 Joseph A. Santiago, DC, FICC | |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Chiropractic |
| Alma mater | Logan College of Chiropractic |
| Occupation | Chiropractic Physician Team Doctor |
| Years active | 1950's-2000 |
| Home town | Newark, NJ |
| Known for | Chiropractic Puioneer |
| Title | Chiropractor, (DC) |
Dr. Joseph A. Santiago, DC, FICC, of Newark, New Jersey was the fourth member inducted into the American Chiropractic Association (ACA)'s Chiropractic Sports Medicine Hall of Fame [1].
Dr. Santiago, a 1940 graduate of Logan College [2],was one of the first chiropractors to pioneer the application of biomechanics and sports injuries.
Since 1951, Dr. Santiago was the league physician for the Newark Police Athletic League [2] and was actively involved in the care of athletes. He was league physician for the semi-professional Schaefer Soccer League for 25 years [2]. He served as the medical director for the Newark City Marathon, [2] and Cherry Blossom races, and for Pop Warner Football in Newark. [2]
Named to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness in New Jersey, [2] Dr. Santiago was an associate professor in chiropractic sports medicine at New York Chiropractic College [2] (NYCC). Since 1979, he taught the NYCC Sports Injury Certification program, and had considerable input in the development of the diplomate program for the ACA Sports Council. He was a staff physician to the New Jersey State Athletic Commission.[2]
Dr. Santiago was awarded a fellowship in the International College of Chiropractors [2] and was a member of the Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique Sportive [2]
References
- ↑ Staff. "Hall of Fame". ACA Sports Council. http://www.acasc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47:hall-of-fame&catid=34:awards&Itemid=54. Retrieved 8/5/2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Editorial Staff (8/16/1991). "ACA Sports Council Inducts Fourth Member" (in English). Dynamic Chiropractic (Huntington Beach, CA: Dynamic Chiropractic) 9 (17). http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=44490. Retrieved 7/6/2011.
