 | Dr. Kevin Darden graduated Cum Laude from the Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City in 1999 and began his practice in Derby, later moving to Wichita. His primary emphasis is Sacral/Iliac, upper cervical, lumbar disc thinning, and mid-thoracic. In addition, Dr. Darden has a major focus on education for pain prevention. Well known as the "Teaching Doctor", he believes the only way for lasting relief from chronic pain is patient education. He has practiced this concept for the last six years, becoming proficient at determining the causes of specific pain from treating thousands of patients through: Thompson Technique, Diversified, Gonstead, and Acupuncture. Currently, the Director of the Sedgwick County Kansas Chiropractic Association, Dr. Darden can be seen hosting his television program FEEL BETTER, LIVE BETTER, PLAY BETTER, found on channel 49. In addition, Dr. Darden gives lectures at his office location @ 5119 E. Kellogg Dr. and scheduling may be obtained by calling 316-685-0020 . |
Chiropractic Care
2005-07-01 11:46:00
What is ‘Sports Chiropractic’?
ANSWER: Sports Chiropractic is the knowledge of specific injuries related to specific sports. The most endorsed program is the American Chiropractic Association Council of Sports Injury. There are about 8-10 other sports injury programs. Most of the bigger schools (high schools and colleges) have Certified Athletic Trainers to take care of the athletes but some of the smaller rural schools need help with the athletes and chiropractors may be the only sport injury provider. While it is best to have an Athletic Trainer and Chiropractor in an athletic program, some programs don't have that option. Athletic Trainers are best for the position but if a sports injury chiropractor is available then great. Most of the rural programs are happy to have anyone to help. Each sport has its inherent dangers and the health care provider should know the specific dangers of each. The main benefit that chiropractors offer to athletic programs is the ability to see problems before they become serious. Chiropractors are trained in school to make people function at their best and athletes want to function at their best. This can decrease possible future injuries by correcting problems while minor. Most of the athletes take the opportunity to get treatment prior to games.
