Caring for the Nation's Elite Athletes
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Chiropractic Inside Issue 4 Positive Press Campaign A Collaboration of Life in Motion Chiropractic & Wellness and the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Chiropractic Advocates JERRY RICE BECKY HALSTEAD CHEERLEADERS HALL OF FAMER RETIRED U.S. ARMY PROFESSIONAL CHEERLEADERS BRIGADIER GENERAL In this Issue ATHLETE PROFILE: MERRILL MOSES NAME: Merrill Moses ATHLETE PROFILE: SPORT: U.S. Men’s National Water Polo Team Merrill Moses POSITION: Goalkeeper CHAMPIONS OF 1-2 Recognized for his championship wins at CHIROPRACTIC both the Pan American and Olympic Games, From Olympian to Chiropractor Merrill Moses is one of the most exciting goalkeepers in water polo today. Over the 2 years, he has received attention for his Memorable Moment: Chiropractic Care outstanding vocal leadership in the pool and Included in 2010 Olympic Vancouver his high-standing performance. Winter Games at On-Site Polyclinic – Below are several of his noteworthy A First for Olympic Athletes As an elite athlete, I can 2 honestly say that without regular accomplishments: “chiropracti c care I would not be able to perform at such a high Chiropractic Care Continues • Posted 36 saves stopping over 65 percent of level. It helps me prevent injuries and keeps my body in alignment. to Advance Performance at shots faced on the way to a gold medal and I am so satisfied with chiropractic Olympic berth at the 2011 Pan American care, and what it has done for Elite-Level Sporting Games my health and fitness, that I am 3 planning to pursue a doctorate Games; of chiropractic after my career as a national team water polo p laye yer.r. • Named Most Valuable Player of 2010 USA MERRILL MOSES Goalie, US Men’s National Water Polo Team ATHLETE PROFILE: Pan American Games Champion Water Polo Men’s National Championships Olympic Champion Allison Jones with the New York Athletic Club; 3-4 Photos a re cre dit USA W ater • Earned a silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Polo/Lar sen & Talbe rt. LearnLearn moremore aboutabout chiropracticchiropractic carecare and what you can do to Games in Beijing, China, where he served as raise awareness at: www.yes2chiropractic.com. Caring for the Nation’s Elite Athletes the starting goalkeeper and halted 70 shots; 4 CAN CHIROPRACTIC CARE BENEFIT YOU? LEARN NOW. • Named the best goalie in the Today, he stands behind an their bodies for competition,” states CHIROPRACTIC presence. But when athletes realize Olympic Games in Beijing 2008; organization that has the ability Michael Reed, DC, MS, DACBSP, the benefits of care and share their to effectively share the benefits of and Team USA Medical Director CARE CONTINUES improvements with a trainer/coach, we CHAMPIONS OF • Led Team USA with 30 saves during the 2007 Pan American Games; chiropractic with the public, the (USOC). “These athletes train hard and TO ADVANCE can validate the value. Furthermore, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress endure significant physical demands. PERFORMANCE when medical staff members learn how CHIROPRACTIC • Named Best Goalkeeper at 2006 (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization Sports-focused DCs, along with other to interface with DCs, and discover ASUA Cup; dedicated to raising awareness about members of the sports medicine team, AT ELITE-LEVEL that the collaboration eases their job • Achieved highest number of saves in chiropractic. are especially skilled to assist them in SPORTING GAMES and adds value for the athletes, we can Photo Credit: 2006 Premier League Division I; reaching peak performance.” further document the importance of seanfboggs.com As Dr. Terry Schroeder prepares chiropractic.” • Named Most Valuable Goalkeeper at The F4CP public awareness campaign his water polo team for the 2012 is the longest ongoing effort in the Throughout the years, chiropractic has the 2003 U.S. Cup at Stanford. Summer Games, the Foundation history of chiropractic to educate the become a mainstay in the care of world- Dr. Ray adds that the FICS is pleased for Chiropractic Progress points public about the value of chiropractic class athletes, leading to a growing that sports chiropractic is now Following his career as an all-star to the role of chiropractic care in care. In 2011 alone, it generated over number of DCs included in the Olympic recognized and growing globally, athlete, Moses will be pursuing a career promoting increased endurance, 3.5 billion positive messages. Games. Countless athletes attribute noting, “Each year, more health in chiropractic. The following was reduced risk of injury and enhanced the care they receive from their facilities affiliated with both Olympic provided by Moses for an ad produced I was born without my right leg, and performance. Dr. Timothy Ray, chair CTOR CHIROPRA Dr. Terry Schroeder strongly believes chiropractors -- working along-side and major qualifying games are have met life’s challenges with the ALLISON’S by the Foundation for Chiropractic of the International Federation of “attitud e that quitting is not an option. that chiropractic care has and will be other health care professionals – as a beginning to integrate chiropractic care. Chiropractic care has been essential Progress: Sports Chiropractic (FICS) Games to my good health and successes an essential component to his health key to properly preparing their bodies The Winter Olympics in Vancouver — including earning multiple gold Commission, explains that chiropractic medals in international competitions and performance. Explore the benefits to perform optimally. represented the first Olympic Games to over the past ten years. care provides a valuable conservative, “As an elite athlete, I can ALLISON JONES of chiropractic care by visiting, www. include chiropractic within its Olympic Winter & Summer Paralympian non-drug approach that meets Olympic Current World Champion honestly say that without regular F4CP.com. Chiropractic care has experienced Village Polyclinic, which was made participation requirements and keeps DC, CCSP chiropractic care I would not be Mindy Mar several major moments in Olympic possible through efforts of the Royal athletes competing at their peak skill able to perform at such a high history, dating back to Leroy Perry, College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences MEMORABLE MOMENT: level. LearnLearn more aboutabout chiropracticchiropractic carecare and what you can do to level. It helps me prevent injuries DC, who provided chiropractic care (Canada).” raise awareness at: www.yes2chiropractic.com. CHIROPRACTIC CARE and keeps my body in alignment. to athletes representing Antigua “ I am so satisfied with chiropractic INCLUDED IN 2010 during the 1976 Games in Montreal, Chiropractic is an essential healthcare Dr. Salcedo echoes this enthusiasm, journey to success, Jones largely credits Canada. During the 1980 Winter adding, “Every day we are taking care, and what it has done for OLYMPIC VANCOUVER element of optimal athletic chiropractic care for helping her persevere Olympic Games in Lake Placid, NY, another step in the right direction, and through the struggles and achieve optimal my health and fitness, that I am WINTER GAMES AT performance, enhancing every aspect George Goodheart, DC, became the we are looking forward to a continuous performance. planning to pursue a doctorate of of sports performance, from training ON-SITE POLYCLINIC – first official chiropractor appointed to and recovery to prevention,” says incline in chiropractic presence at chiropractic after my career as a A FIRST FOR OLYMPIC the U.S. team. With each subsequent Dr. Schroeder. “We have witnessed future Olympic Games.” Below is a list of several of her national team water polo player.” Olympic Games and Pan American increased utilization of chiropractic major achievements: ATHLETES Games, the U.S. teams -- along with To learn more about the advancement care at the Olympic Games, and • 2012: Bronze medal, 500m time trial a growing number of other national of sports chiropractic, visit: FROM OLYMPIAN For the first time in the history of the anticipate that a heightened level of (C2); Bronze medal, 3km pursuit teams -- have included at least one www.fics-sports.org. Olympic Games, the 2010 Winter athleticism will result.” – UCI Para-Cycling Track World TO CHIROPRACTOR doctor of chiropractic on their medical Games in Vancouver, Canada included Championships, Carson, California; Dr. Terry Schroeder is a two-time staff, culminating with the 2010 Winter For the first time in its history, the chiropractic care inside the Olympic ATHLETE PROFILE: • 2011: Gold medal, 3km pursuit (C1-3); Olympic silver medalist and the head Games incorporation of chiropractic recent Pan American Games in Village Polyclinic, a multi-disciplinary ALLISON JONES bronze medal, 500m time trial; bronze coach of our national water polo team, care inside the Polyclinic. Guadalajara, Mexico included an facility that offers comprehensive medal, road race (C1-3); Para-Pan that won a gold medal at the 2011 Pan- health care and medical services. international sports chiropractic NAME: Allison Jones American Games, Guadalajara, Mexico; American Games and a silver medal at “Inclusion inside the Polyclinic is While doctors of chiropractic (DCs) delegation as a part of its core medical SPORT: U.S. Paralympic Cycling another major milestone for the • 2011: First place, time trial and road the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. have historically been included on services available within its Village chiropractic profession, and we are and Skiing race (C2) – U.S. Paralympics Road In addition to that, he is a doctor of the Olympic medical staff, this event