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SPORTS & ACTIVE ADULTS

Active adult exercising as part of sports and movement-focused care

Stay Active. Recover Confidently. Return With a Plan.

Sports-focused chiropractic care and rehabilitation for athletes, active adults, weekend warriors, and people who do not want pain or injury to keep them from the activities they enjoy.

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Whether you are training for competition, returning to exercise, or simply trying to remain active, we begin by understanding what is limiting you and what you want to return to doing.

CARE FOR ACTIVE PEOPLE

You Do Not Have to Be a Professional Athlete

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A sports-oriented approach can benefit anyone whose goals involve movement, exercise, recreation, or physical work.

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We commonly care for:

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  • Competitive and recreational athletes

  • Runners and walkers

  • Weightlifters and gym members

  • Golfers, cyclists, and racquet-sport participants

  • Cheerleaders and gymnasts

  • Youth and high-school athletes

  • Active parents

  • Weekend athletes

  • People returning to exercise after time away

 

Our doctors consider both the activity that caused or aggravates the problem and the demands you will need to tolerate when you return.

COMMON CONCERNS

Areas We Commonly Evaluate
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  • Neck and upper-back complaints

  • Low-back and pelvic complaints

  • Shoulder pain or limited movement

  • Elbow, wrist, and hand complaints

  • Hip and groin discomfort

  • Knee complaints

  • Ankle and foot complaints

  • Muscle strains and joint sprains

  • Recurrent activity-related symptoms

  • Mobility, strength, or control limitations

  • Difficulty returning to training

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Not every sports-related symptom has the same cause. Your evaluation helps determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate and whether imaging or referral should be considered.

YOUR EVALUATION

A Sports-Oriented Examination
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  • Review of the injury and training history

  • Orthopedic and neurologic screening

  • Range-of-motion assessment

  • Spinal and extremity evaluation

  • Strength and motor-control testing

  • Functional movement assessment

  • Review of previous injuries

  • Identification of aggravating movements

  • Discussion of training volume and recovery

  • Establishment of return-to-activity goals

YOUR CARE

Treatment Based on Your Findings and Goals

 

Depending on your examination and goals, your treatment plan may combine hands-on care with exercises and movement strategies designed to help you recover and return to activity.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Improve joint motion and address pain or stiffness involving the spine and extremities.

ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUES®

Address tight or restricted muscles and soft tissues that may be affecting movement or contributing to symptoms.

CORRECTIVE EXERCISE

Build strength, mobility, stability, and motor control to support recovery and return to activity.

​​​​​​​​​​​​Care may also include mobility work, home-exercise guidance, activity modification, movement progression, and coordination with coaches, trainers, or other healthcare providers when appropriate.

RETURN TO ACTIVITY

Feeling Better is Not Always the Same as Being Ready
 

When helping you return to activity, we may consider:

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  • Symptom response

  • Range of motion

  • Strength and control

  • Tolerance for sport-specific movement

  • Confidence

  • Training demands

  • Work demands

  • Risk of repeated aggravation

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Our goal is to help you progress with a plan rather than relying on guesswork.

WHY STRATEGIC HEALTH

Sports-Focused Care for Real-Life Goals
 

Our clinical team includes advanced education in sports chiropractic, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and movement-based care.

We bring that perspective to every patient—whether you are returning to competition, getting back to the gym, or trying to keep up with your family.

Ready to Get Back to What You Enjoy?

Schedule a new-patient evaluation so we can understand your concern, assess how it affects your activity, and discuss appropriate next steps.

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"Dr. Chan is great. I saw 3 other physical therapists prior over the years and none could help my knee. He diagnosed the issue in the first visit and had me feeling better almost right away. He puts in the work to stay on top of recent research and is willing to change his techniques if there is better evidence out there. I always feel I'm getting the best, most up to date care."

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