Athletic Injury Treatment

Hip flexor injuries frequently referred to as Hip Flexor Tendinitis is caused by repetitive strain such as running, jumping, kicking or weight lifting. It can be associated with a number of different tendons, and evaluation is critical in determining which tendon is involved. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, and modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

ITB syndrome is a tightening of the Iliotibial Band producing pain at the outside of the knee or at the hip trochanter. ITB syndromes while painful are rarely the problem and can be caused by mechanics issues at the foot or weakness in the hip during activity. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, and manipulation/mobilization of the lumbopelvic region when appropriate.

Piriformis Syndrome is an irritation of the piriformis muscle that can create gluteal pain during running and jumping activities or in rare occasions compress the sciatic nerve producing nerve symptoms into the lower extremity. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser, and manipulation/mobilization of the lumbopelvic region when appropriate.

Gluteal Tendonitis is an overuse injury of the pelvic stabilizing muscles. Patients will have pain changing positions, lateral movements, running, jumping. While nerve pain is not produced in this problem, it is possible to get referral patterns into the lower extremity. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM,rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser, and manipulation/mobilization of the lumbopelvic region when appropriate.

Adductor Strains are frequently caused during athletic activity including soccer, basketball, lacrosse, football and other cutting sports, slips and falls, and during weight lifting when squatting and the knee buckles out during a lift. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, and modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Patella Tendinitis is similar to other tendon injuries in that it is a rope fraying from the inside out. There can be complications to this condition in skeletally immature patients including Osgood Shlaughter’s disease (OSD) when the tibial tuberosity is being pulled off the tibia. In cases of OSD, rest may be a critically important component of care in the addition to the other treatments at Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Patella Tracking Disorders can be described as a number of different movement problems associated with the patella during flexion and extension of the knee. Pain is usually associated with running, jumping, squatting/lunging, and using stairs. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Sprains and strains are usually single event situations that can be caused by trauma or over extending/flexing/twisting the knee. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Shin Splints, medically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, is one of the most dangerous conditions an athlete faces. When left untreated and with continued activity stress fractures could develop. Signs of stress fracture without imaging include feel a severe ache in the shin while at rest and failure for the taping techniques to provide relief. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Plantar Fasciitis is similar to a tendon injury, and presents as pain at the heel or bottom of the foot. Frequently, the pain is worse with first steps in the morning or getting up from prolonged sitting. While this is a common condition with runners and athletes, it is also common with pregnancy patients. People commonly associated this condition with “flat feet”, but high arched feet can experience this problem as well. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Achilles Tendinitis is an overuse injury frequently developed in sports involving running and jumping. This condition resolves very well to conservative care and rarely requires rest to fully resolve condition. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Ankle Sprains are one of the most common injuries seen in athletes. They may present with swelling, bruising and pain over the injured ligaments. These injuries are commonly treated with immobilization and rest. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, understanding the latest research we look at these injuries more aggressively. Frequently we can remove swelling that is causing pain on the injured ligament and begin active care including soft tissue treatments and rehab. Icing is only used in the most severe of cases. The taping techniques developed by Dr. Doerr ensure stability of the injured ligaments prevent further strain to the ligaments.

Hip flexor injuries frequently referred to as Hip Flexor Tendinitis is caused by repetitive strain such as running, jumping, kicking or weight lifting. It can be associated with a number of different tendons, and evaluation is critical in determining which tendon is involved. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, and modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

ITB syndrome is a tightening of the Iliotibial Band producing pain at the outside of the knee or at the hip trochanter. ITB syndromes while painful are rarely the problem and can be caused by mechanics issues at the foot or weakness in the hip during activity. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, and manipulation/mobilization of the lumbopelvic region when appropriate.

Piriformis Syndrome is an irritation of the piriformis muscle that can create gluteal pain during running and jumping activities or in rare occasions compress the sciatic nerve producing nerve symptoms into the lower extremity. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser, and manipulation/mobilization of the lumbopelvic region when appropriate.

Gluteal Tendonitis is an overuse injury of the pelvic stabilizing muscles. Patients will have pain changing positions, lateral movements, running, jumping. While nerve pain is not produced in this problem, it is possible to get referral patterns into the lower extremity. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM,rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser, and manipulation/mobilization of the lumbopelvic region when appropriate.

Adductor Strains are frequently caused during athletic activity including soccer, basketball, lacrosse, football and other cutting sports, slips and falls, and during weight lifting when squatting and the knee buckles out during a lift. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, and modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Patella Tendinitis is similar to other tendon injuries in that it is a rope fraying from the inside out. There can be complications to this condition in skeletally immature patients including Osgood Shlaughter’s disease (OSD) when the tibial tuberosity is being pulled off the tibia. In cases of OSD, rest may be a critically important component of care in the addition to the other treatments at Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Patella Tracking Disorders can be described as a number of different movement problems associated with the patella during flexion and extension of the knee. Pain is usually associated with running, jumping, squatting/lunging, and using stairs. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Sprains and strains are usually single event situations that can be caused by trauma or over extending/flexing/twisting the knee. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Shin Splints, medically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, is one of the most dangerous conditions an athlete faces. When left untreated and with continued activity stress fractures could develop. Signs of stress fracture without imaging include feel a severe ache in the shin while at rest and failure for the taping techniques to provide relief. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Plantar Fasciitis is similar to a tendon injury, and presents as pain at the heel or bottom of the foot. Frequently, the pain is worse with first steps in the morning or getting up from prolonged sitting. While this is a common condition with runners and athletes, it is also common with pregnancy patients. People commonly associated this condition with “flat feet”, but high arched feet can experience this problem as well. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Achilles Tendinitis is an overuse injury frequently developed in sports involving running and jumping. This condition resolves very well to conservative care and rarely requires rest to fully resolve condition. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we use a variety of soft tissue (FAKTR, Graston Technique, Active Release), taping techniques to relieve pain and assist with ROM, rehab procedures to relieve the symptoms and stabilize the region, modalities including Radiopulse Frequency (Shock Wave Therapy) and Cold Laser.

Ankle Sprains are one of the most common injuries seen in athletes. They may present with swelling, bruising and pain over the injured ligaments. These injuries are commonly treated with immobilization and rest. At Bergen Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, understanding the latest research we look at these injuries more aggressively. Frequently we can remove swelling that is causing pain on the injured ligament and begin active care including soft tissue treatments and rehab. Icing is only used in the most severe of cases. The taping techniques developed by Dr. Doerr ensure stability of the injured ligaments prevent further strain to the ligaments.