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SPORTS INJURIES |
Chiropractors
specialize in the natural treatment of musculoskeletal problems,
including joint sprains and disk injuries. This places chiropractors
as leading candiatates in the treatment of common sports injuries.
To some
extent, the chiropractic approach to sports injuries overlaps
that of traditional medical care. A chiropractor's initial
patient examination includes standard orthopedic and neurological
rests to diagnose whether a particular pain is due to a strain,
sprain, or disk problem.
When needed, chiropractors use x-ray to screen for fractures
and other bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, arthritis,
and scoliosis.
Dr. Dan'
s treatment of sports injuries often includes widely used
physical therapies such as ice to reduce swelling and inflammation,
or heat and electric muscle stimulation to reduce muscle spasm
and increase circulation. Dr. Dan is also trained to tape
injured joints, such as sprained ankles and wrists.
A combination of trigger point techniques and specialized chiropractic
manipulative maneuvers are used on injured shoulders, elbows, wrists,
hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet help to accelerate the
healing capacity of injured muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Common
sport injuries include:
Shoulder/Rotator
Cuff I Wrist/Elbow/Hand I
Knee/Foot/Ankle I Hip
Dr. Dan
also demonstrates exercises to his patients that increase
the strength and stability of problem areas. The recommendation
of certain nutrients that target inflamed and injured tissues
is many times the icing on the cake in the treatment of sports-related
injuries.
Dr. Dan works with several of his local athletic
departments, donating his time and expertise, for the safety
and well-being of student athletes.
It is our goal at Gerhardt Chiropractic to return our professional
and ameteur athletes and weekeend warriors alike back to their
training as soon, as safely, and as strongly as possible.
We recognize the value that conservative care contributes
to the recovery from injuries, enabling our patients to engage
in the activities that they enjoy the most.
SPORTS PHYSICALS
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