What is a Sports Chiropractor?
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between a Chiropractor and Sports and Exercise Chiropractor? Well, let us explain and what that means for your care.
Chiropractors in Australia are 5 years university trained in the diagnosis and management of the neuro - musculoskeletal system and are governed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
To become a Sports and Exercise Chiropractor, qualified chiropractors complete additional training over a minimum of 5 years. Their training includes completing;
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coaching qualification
Postgraduate International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC)
Publishing scientific literature
Accruing at least 150 hours with a sporting team
Volunteering and Presenting at Sport Chiro Australia (SCA) events
Completing taping and sports trainer courses
Sports Chiropractors use a unique combination of chiropractic, strength and conditioning, and physical therapy concepts to help individuals with their sporting or activity challenges.
With these qualifications, Dr Ben is one of twelve accredited Sports and Exercise Chiropractors in Australia. Dr Ben is also Western Australia’s State Chair of Sports Chiropractic Australia, organising and facilitating chiropractic care at major sporting events such as the Rottnest Channel Swim, HBF Run For A Reason, Tennis WA and multiple powerlifting and triathlon events throughout the state.
Do I need to be “Sporty” to see a Sports Chiropractor?
The short answer is NO. We see patients of ALL fitness and activity levels.
Whether you are an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, an office worker, a hero of the home or keeping up with young kids health and performance are part of the same continuum.
Our goal is to encourage and enable an active lifestyle, free of pain and discomfort to each and every one of our patients. Where you and your lifestyle fall into this and what we can do to make sure you get the most out of your body for your given lifestyle is what we are all about.
Dr Ben treating Athletes at multiple sporting events across Western Australia