You’ve seen the Sport Med trailer set up at slack, during the rodeo, and set up in a dressing room…but do you really know when to come see us? We’re not just there to tape an ankle or for the in-arena emergencies- some of our best work happens long before and long after the performance.
Our team is staffed at each rodeo with 4 caregivers: a chiropractor, two athletic therapists and a massage therapist. Each of them play a vital role in helping you get ready for your event, learning how to care for your injury, or taking care of the aches and pains caused from life on the road.
Chiropractors
Our chiropractors are trained to diagnose & treat conditions related to joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. Primarily, they specialize in conditions relating to the spine, but are knowledgeable with treating issues throughout the whole body.
They help with:
- Pre-event treatments: decrease pain by increasing joint range of motion
- Treating stiffness, pain & lack of movement which can improve performance
- Post-event treatments: help aches & pains, even without a specific injury
- Examining posture, movement patterns, nerve function, how the tissue around the joints feel & how well the joints move
Athletic Therapists
Our athletic therapists draw on their vast knowledge of the body & how it works during your event to expertly tailor their approach to evaluate, treat, and prevent injury. They are experienced in the injury continuum helping you from the time of injury occurrence until the day you return to competition.
They help with:
- Concussion: guidance on diagnosis & management
- Injury Assessment: evaluating the type and severity of both new and old injuries
- Rehabilitation: combining hands-on therapies with biomechanical modifications & corrective exercises
- Taping: providing support to a joint or protecting an injury as you return to competition
- Emergency Care: providing in-arena coverage for any injury that may happen
- Injury Prevention: problem solve to tape or protect with a custom brace or tape job; prescribe progressive and corrective exercises specific to your event and needs
Massage Therapists
Our massage therapists use a variety of manual therapy & massage techniques designed with your needs and event in mind. They have an in-depth knowledge of muscles & joints and combine that information with what they assess in the trailer to provide personalized care.
They help with:
- Pre-event treatments: increase blood flow in muscles & increase range of motion to prepare your body to compete
- Decrease muscle fatigue & gets the muscle firing again
- Post-injury massage: used to decrease swelling & promote quicker healing
- Pain control: helps the brain to receive fewer pain signals, so you feel less pain
- Post-event treatment: reduce muscle shortening and soreness following your event
How do you know who to see when you walk in our trailer? Let us help you figure it out! We work together using our knowledge & experience in the sport of rodeo to make sure all athletes get the best care for their bodies. We are an important part of your health care team and are there to help prevent, diagnose, treat & rehab all types of injuries. Our goal is for you to have a long and healthy career, so pop by the trailer to see what we can do for you!