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| Chiropractic's Integral Role |
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For years, Chiropractic has been trying to create and take possession of a niche within the sports world. Although years of research and success stories overwhelmingly prove the benefits of Chiropractic treatment for athletes, individual Chiropractors haven't always faired as well when attempting to become part of organized sports teams. Organizational politics and professional biases will always contribute to preventing the "new kid on the block" from entering the sanctity of a pro or college locker room.
In order for Chiropractic to enter this arena and carve out the much desired turf amongst the other professionals working for a team, there must be a professionalism and consistency in the protocol brought to a program. There must be a bigger purpose other than to relieve pain. The massage therapist can relieve pain. The physical therapist can relieve pain. The medical doctor can relieve pain. Stealing their precious turf in the locker room is virtually impossible. But, to become the biomechanics specialist with an iron clad protocol that is easily understood by all will lead Chiropractors to a corner in the locker room which is uninhabited. That is, until players, coaches and medical personnel begin to understand and appreciate the value and benefits of detecting and correcting biomechanical faults.
Ally of Strength and Conditioning Department
Strength and Conditioning Departments are highly concerned with all physical, biomechanical and structural information on an athlete, however, are unable to perform, interpret and provide the same testing and treatment that Chiropractors are skilled at providing. This relationship thus becomes the most important relationship for all Chiropractors interested in working with teams. As discussed in the article Raising Chiropractic's Value in Pro Sports, the Strength Coach and the Chiropractor should work hand in hand in reviewing each others evaluation of an athlete and the rehabilitative program should be cooperatively understood for the long term benefits of the athlete.
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