The #1 mistake sports DCs make
The biggest mistake you can make is not charging athletes for your services. Learn how to set the correct rates for every level of athlete.
Building an effective rehab kit for your patients
Poor training practices, improper sports gear, and exercise-related accidents can all result in exercise-related injuries. Though some of these may require medical attention to effectively treat, there are many things active individuals can do at home to begin to feel better, as well as to speed up the healing process. This begins with assembling a home care rehab kit.
How to treat your martial arts athletes
While this form of sport has a long and geographically varied history, it is still practiced widely today as Statista reports that approximately 3.42 million Americans six years of age and up currently participate in some form of martial arts. This puts a number of them at risk for certain injuries.
Neurostimulation and IASTM treatment for common pediatric conditions
Clinical Concerns DCs have long focused their attention on the mechanical effects of treating soft tissue (skin, fascia, muscles, tendons and ligaments). And now more emphasis is being given to the nervous system and its ability to normalize tissues, mitigate pain and improve motor control. This is changing the way many approach manual therapy.
The certifications you cannot ignore as a sports chiropractor
Chiropractic plays a huge role in keeping some of the nation’s top athletes in their best physical form. Case in point: the Professional Football Chiropractic Society reports that 34 pro sports chiropractors deliver somewhere between 16,320 and 27,200 collective adjustments during the National Football League’s 16-week season.
Yes, you can become a family sports chiropractor
The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) states that spending time as a family offers numerous benefits. Bringing everyone closer together reduces stress for individual family members. Doing things as a family unit also tends to have a positive effect on the behavior of adolescent children, according to the ACP, with research finding that togetherness often results in younger family members engaging in fewer delinquent behaviors.
The rise of hip pain in athletes and what DCs can do about it
Approximately 100 million Americans struggle with some type of chronic pain, according to The American Academy of Pain Medicine. For approximately 7 percent of these individuals, the pain is located in the hip area, with this type of pain especially problematic for athletes. The Rheumatology Network explains that hip injuries are fairly common in people who engage in activities that involve a high degree of increased force and extremes of movement across the hips.
A perfect match: Sports chiropractic and sports therapy massage
Approximately 1 out of every 5 Americans (20 percent) participate in some type of sport, exercise or recreational activity according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, the average amount of time per day engaged in these and other leisure activities is typically around 5.25 hours. The benefits of choosing this kind of active lifestyle are many. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that exercise can help you control your weight more easily, strengthen bones and muscles, and can even help improve your mood. Being active also reduces your risk of major health conditions, some of which include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and certain types of cancers.
3 effective soft tissue treatment options for athletic injuries
According to statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 8.6 million injuries occur every year as a result of participating in some type of sports or recreation activity. With numbers like these, it’s highly likely that you’ll see some of these individuals in your chiropractic office. But what types of soft tissue treatment options work best for patients who’ve sustained an injury while engaging in a physical activity they enjoy? There are many available, but here are three options to consider.
How weekend warriors can avoid common summer sports injuries
Those who are weekend warriors, people who tend to participate in a physically strenuous activity only on weekends or part time, have some distinct advantages.One of the most appealing involves being able to achieve the recommended amount of weekly exercise—150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—with just one or two sessions.
