Dr. Poletajev has succesfully treated professional and amateur sports figures as they require their bodies function to recover from injury quickly and improve function with minimal scar tissue development and down time. Despite the meticulous care and training that athletes take, they still experience musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Poletajev uses, if indicated, all available therapuetics including video analysis in getting you back in the game. Please click here for more information.
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Dr. Poletajev was a national callaber Athlete and has worked as a Team Doctor for years. Chiropractic care has become to athletes, important just as Cardiologists are to those who suffer with cardiovascular disease. Doctors of Chiropractic have specific training in evaluating and treating the injuries and ailments of athletes. Chiropractors can treat an injured athlete more effectively than a passive symptom treatment protocal as was previosly the standard medical doctor, who is not well versed in active care of sports injuries. In addition to treating athletic injuries, the chiropractic adjustment is benificial in aiding the athlete in injury prevention.

Research shows that athletes who receive treatment from of a passive form such as pain medicine and rest that was the old medical standardfind themselves frequently benched and on the sidelines. Others play and then spend hours after the game with ice packs and taking pain medication. Medical care standards only addresed pain symptoms as Chiropractic Doctors do treat the body as an integrated system.

It has been said that active Chiropractic care most closely relates to the needs of the athlete because special attention is given to the spine, joints, muscles, tendons, and nerves. Chiropractic ensures that all pieces of the musculoskeletal system are working in harmony and in their healthiest, most natural state.

Professional athletes see such a great value in Chiropractic treatment that they regularly have Chiropractic well visits to prevent injuries. If you are an athlete or weekend warrior, active Chiropractic care will enable you to reach peak performance, without breaking yourself. Call 615-867-3288 to make your appointment today!

Dr. Poletajev was the only known Lifter to come back after a major Pectoralis tear to lift over 500 pounds after the tear.