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Sports Performance

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If you’re looking to improve your sports performance, we can help!

Sports chiropractors help athletes perform at their highest level, reduce risk of injury, and optimize recovery time from injuries.

Palmer’s Rehabilitation and Sports Performance experts have training in biomechanics, sports injury and athletic performance. They help patients recover from overtraining and injuries through targeted strength and mobility training, as well as methods including:

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound
  • Cold laser therapy
  • Deep shock wave therapy
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Mechanical traction
  • Kinetic taping

Chiropractic rehabilitation helped this crossfitter

Athlete receiving rehabilitation from a chiropractor

Crossfitter Mark Thomas struggled with a nagging shoulder injury.

He came to Palmer Clinics for help recovering. Not only did his chiropractor help him heal his shoulder, but he also worked with Mark to help him prevent future injuries and improve his performance.

Athletes and Chiropractic Care

  • 100% of Major League Baseball (MLB) and professional football teams have at least one chiropractor on staff.
  • The majority of National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Hockey League (NHL) teams also retain a chiropractor.
  • Chiropractic care is provided at major international sports events including the Olympics.

Sources: Pro Baseball Chiropractic Society, Professional Football Chiropractic Society, Professional Hockey Chiropractic Society, Palmer College of Chiropractic.