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Sports Chiropractic

Sports Chiropractic is a specialized form of chiropractic care that focuses on the evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries that can be sustained through physical activity. Sports chiropractors specialize in the treatment and recovery of sprains, strains, and other injuries sustained bo…

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Overview

Sports Chiropractic is a specialized form of chiropractic care that focuses on the evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries that can be sustained through physical activity. Sports chiropractors specialize in the treatment and recovery of sprains, strains, and other injuries sustained both through professional and recreational sports. The primary benefit of sports chiropractic is the use of leading-edge diagnosis and treatment techniques to reduce pain, prevent injury, and increase athletic performance. Sports Chiropractors are trained to evaluate and treat a variety of athletic injuries, such as joint pain, muscle tightness, soft-tissue injuries, and postural abnormalities. Additionally, they use manual therapies such as joint mobilizations, soft-tissue work, and myofascial release to treat sports-related injuries. Sports Chiropractic is an important part of the recovery process and can help to reduce the chances of re-injury. It is essential for athletes at all levels of performance to have access to Sports Chiropractic care in order to reduce the risk of injury and to optimize their performance. By using a proactive approach and using Sport Chiropractic to assit in injury prevention, athletes are able to stay in the game and achieve their best performance.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Sports and Exercise Medicine (ISSN 2694-2283).

Journal editorial board
Liye Zou · China Angelo Cataldo · Italy Felipe Padilha · Brazil

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