The Athlete Stop
"Helping Athletes Return To The Sport They Love"
Our Services
The Athlete Stop provides a dedicated team of chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical professionals focused on helping athletes return to their sport. At our athlete injury clinic in Katy, we approach healing by addressing injuries from multiple physiological perspectives. From chiropractic and physical therapy for soft tissue and muscles to advanced medical treatments for challenging cases, we aim to fix the root problem, not just treat the symptoms!
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic adjustments are manual manipulations of the spine and joints aimed at improving alignment and function. For athletes, these adjustments can enhance biomechanics by reducing pain, improving range motion, and promoting optimal movement patterns. This can lead to better performance, quicker recovery from injuries, and a lower risk of injuries. Overall, chiropractic care supports the body’s natural ability to heal and function effectively in athletic pursuits.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping athletes enhance their abilities through tailored rehabilitation plans. Physical therapists focus on improving biomechanics by setting specific goals aimed at improving range of motion, flexibility, strength, stabilization, muscle imbalances, and proprioception. Through personalized therapy, they strive to increase mobility, alleviate pain, restore function, prevent future injuries, and facilitate a safe return to sports. By closely monitoring progress, physical therapists ensure that each athlete receives the support they need to achieve their athletic goals.
Medical Treatments
Regenerative medicine treatments like PRP (Platelet Plasma) and A2M (Alpha-2 Macroglobulin) injections are becoming popular among athletes for recovery. PRP therapy uses the patient's own plasma from their blood to deliver growth factors that aid healing, while A2M shots isolate a protein in the blood and inject it to reduce inflammation and protect cartilage by blocking harmful enzymes. Together, these therapies promote faster recovery better performance for athletes.
Additional Treatments
Class IV Laser Therapy
Class IV Laser Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses photobiomodulation to treat the cause of some injuries at the source. Benefits include:
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Decreased Inflammation
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Decreased Pain
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Increased Range of Motion
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Faster Recovery and Healing
Decompression (DTS)
Our Spinal decompression table alleviates pressure in the spine, providing relief from back and neck pain associated with:
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Disc Bulges
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Disc Herniations
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Sciatica
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Spinal stenosis
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and more!
Other Therapies
We provide additional treatments that provide pain relief and increase flexibility and range of motion including:
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Regenerative Injection Therapy
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Myofascial Release
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Spinal/Extremity Manipulation
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Dry Needling
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and more!
Testing
Sports Performance Testing assesses your health, fitness, and performance, giving you the best advantage to specifically tailor your sport specific training for speed, endurance, and power improvements. It is recommended to conduct your performance testings within a season and from season to season during your athletic career.
DARI 3 D Motion Capture
The DARI test scores patients' motion health by averaging their performance and quality scores based on biomechanical data captured. This test is an invaluable screening tool that identifies patients' unique needs to improve performance and prevent injuries. CLICK HERE to see this service in action!
Gait and Treadmill Analysis
The gait and treadmill analysis measures the pressure points in your feet and assesses for pronation and supination. The video analysis evaluates stability and balance in hip, knees, and feet.
Prescription custom insoles are available if needed.
Micronutrient Testing
SpectraCell’s micronutrient testing is an innovative assessment of nutritional status. Unlike traditional serum, hair and urine tests, SpectraCell’s tests evaluate how an individual’s white blood cells respond to varied environments of over 32 vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants.