Future soccer star, Jasper Adams, ("Jazzie") is pictured here ready to unload into the soccer ball. She is rocking her Rocktape to help support her arches. Soccer cleats traditionally have very poor arch support and she suffers from fallen arches as well as "loose" knees. The Rocktape helps keep her feet properly aligned with the rest of her leg to improve her kinetic link and ultimately her power. ACL tears are all too common in girls soccer and this taping procedure along with core strengthening will help prevent these athletes from injuring their knees.
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Dr. Zappala has been a chiropractor for the last 24 years and specializes in the treatment of sports injuries, especially those related to the golf swing. He treats athletes from all sports including gymnastics, dance, tennis, baseball, football, basketball and hockey. As a former athlete, Dr. Zappala understands the functional connection between what he does as a chiropractor and how an athlete performs at his or her sport. He performs his assessments and prescribes treatment based in relieving pain and restoring function to the injured area. This often leads to increased performance and decrease in the recurrence of injuries. He preaches active care to all of his patients whether they are athletes or just aspiring to be. "Use it or lose it" Read More >> |
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