After long hours of grueling practices, intense workouts, and high-scoring sports games, you can often find a talented, experienced chiropractor behind the scenes ready to help their professional athlete take on the next challenge in the high-pressure world of professional sports.
Chiropractors serve a vital need for athletes throughout their sports medicine regimens. Did you know that 90% of professional sports teams across various leagues employ chiropractors to keep their athletes in the best shape possible?
Whether you have always loved watching professional sports, lived and breathed the game, or are passionate about helping athletes bring their “A” game, your chiropractic career could take you from watching from the sidelines of the game to sharing your chiropractic expertise with some of the world’s best athletes!
Parker University Alumni Work with the Top Names in Professional Sports
Take Parker University Alumni Dr. Fred Casper, for example. He has been a chiropractor for the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers during their time as World Series champions!
Ready to take your chiropractic education to the next level? If you want to specialize in treating athletes, there are important steps you can take during your time here at Parker University!
- Complete your chiropractic education at a prestigious institution like Parker University and obtain your license. (If you have the chance to intern or serve as an athletic trainer in any capacity, this can help you get ahead!)
- Develop the essential skills required for sports-related chiropractic care. Certifications or postgraduate education programs involving sports chiropractic or sports medicine (think biomechanics, rehabilitation, nutrition, etc.) can help you gain firsthand experience.
- Attend events that help you meet and connect with other professionals in the chiropractic field. Also, you can join well-known, prestigious organizations and associations like the American Chiropractic Association’s Sports Council or the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic to network and stay innovative through the latest industry trends.
- Establish a positive reputation in the community and make a name for yourself! Word-of-mouth from patients can help you secure limited opportunities with high school, college, and professional teams.
More information detailing the various logistics of becoming a professional sports team chiropractor can be found in this Chiropractic Economics article!
A Parker University Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
Parker University’s two 10–trimester doctor of chiropractic degree programs offer a traditional DC track and a Hybrid DC track. Our integrated clinical experience and emphasis on research provide a competitive education, setting up our students to be leaders in areas like chiropractic for professional sports teams. Students can take advantage of electives in topics like soft tissue technique, advanced extra spinal analysis technique, musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided palpation and clinical applications, or advanced rehab to prepare them for a master’s degree or career in human performance!
Could a Master’s Degree in Strength and Human Performance from Parker University be the Right Play for You?
Parker University’s online master’s degree in Strength and Human Performance provides an expansive study of evidence-based research in physiology, biomechanics, and human metabolism to enhance health, function, and physical performance. Our master’s program prepares students to improve their knowledge and truly understand the application of exercise science in various career options. This allows students to pursue careers in chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports medicine, and more!
Parker University is ready to help you turn your passion for sports into a fulfilling career!
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