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Family & Sports Chiropractic
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Dr. Gillman with Shawn Johnson
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More health care consumers are realizing that drugs and surgery
are not the only solutions for health problems. And, as evidence
of chiropractic's effectiveness continues to emerge, the field
of chiropractic has become mainstream. Chiropractic is one of
the safest forms of healthcare. Several millions of people visit
doctors of chiropractic every year for a variety of conditions,
not just back pain. And, more medical doctors are referring
their patients and family members to doctors of chiropractic.
Everyone, especially children, can benefit from chiropractic
care.
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Dr. Gillman is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports
Physicians (DACBSP). To earn this advanced status as a Sports Chiropractor,
a post graduate specialty program is required that encompasses radiology,
orthopedics, neurology, emergency procedures, biomechanics, exercise
training, nutrition and athletic taping. The Diplomate degree comprises of 300
course hours, 100 field hours with sports teams and other sports venues,
practical and written board exams, and a requirement to publish a research
paper in a clinical journal. The DACBSP accreditation exists to provide a
uniform standard of education that assures sports teams and trainers that
the doctor has met a high level of competency in diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Gillman will consult with your sports team or athletic venue upon
request.
While the treatment a sports chiropractor provides cannot guarantee enhanced
athletic performance, it can better ensure that the athlete will perform at
their best. Freeing stuck and inhibited joints, releasing muscles and
fascia, improving the general function of a body region, and reducing pain
all are beneficial for athletic performance. This is why many athletes
seek the skills of a chiropractor. Credentialed sports chiropractors learn
various methods for examining and treating athletic conditions. This can
be for rotator cuff problems in the shoulder, knee pain, ankle sprains,
foot/orthotic problems or other issues beyond neck and back pain.
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