Sports Care

 
Runner at the starting line
 

In addition to offering the best in chiropractic care, our staff consisting of chiropractors and our physical therapist, are experienced and specially trained in sports medicine and sports therapy for high-performing professional athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts.

Each chiropractor blends his knowledge of chiropractic treatment and sports medicine to provide our patients with sports injuries in Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Newport Beach the best possible treatment and rehabilitation.

Our licensed physical therapist also adds her knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art equipment and manual hands-on treatment to our athletes and patients.

Our chiropractic office provides these high-quality services to relieve pain, reduce stress and tension, and heal injuries. Dr. Vasili Gatsinaris, DC, Dr. James Kim, DC, Dr. Camille Plumbar, DC, and Dr. Taryn Huibsch, DPT, are experienced and specially trained in sports medicine and sports therapy for high-performing professional athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts, having worked with professional athletes, collegiate athletes, and patients with high-performance athletic goals.

Dr. Vasili Gatsinaris and Dr. James Kim are experienced and specially trained in sports medicine and sports therapy for high performing professional athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts having worked with professional athletes, collegiate athletes and patients with high-performance athletic goals.

 
 
U.C. Irvine
 

Experience in sports medicine

Our staff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience about sports medicine and sports injuries to our practice and provides top-of-the-line sports therapy. They specialize in treating and preventing sports injuries for high-performance athletes and recreational athletes alike.

Sports injuries can include:

  • muscle strains

  • sprains

  • joint pain

  • neck pain

  • tendonitis

  • shin splints

  • herniated discs in the back

  • torn ligaments

For patients that have suffered a sports injury, our chiropractor and/or physical therapist will prescribe corrective exercises or “blueprint” exercises to help rehabilitate the injury and prevent recurring or possible injuries in the future. In addition to rehabilitation and corrective exercises, our chiropractors are trained to counsel patients on diet, nutrition, and lifestyle choices to help patients achieve maximum athletic performance levels.

Recreational and Professional athletes in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, and surrounding communities are encouraged to contact our office to set up a consultation.

 

Who benefits?

Female Athlete

Professional and Recreational Athletes Receive Rehabilitative Sports Therapy, Massage, and Physical Therapy to treat conditions such as:

  • arthritis

  • carpal tunnel syndrome

  • dizziness

  • vertigo

  • muscular back pain

  • back pain

  • stress

  • tendonitis

  • insomnia

Treatments & Techniques

  • Fascial Integrative Treatment

    Or F.I.T. for short, is an advanced soft-tissue treatment that targets problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, nerves, and joints. It breaks up restrictive adhesions, re-instates normal tissue flexibility, and restores balance and stability to the injured area.

  • Active Release Technique

    Or A.R.T. for short, this treatment was specifically designed to locate and treat scar tissue adhesions that accumulate in the muscles that cause pain and restrict normal movement, flexibility, and stability in your joints.

  • Chiropractic Care

    Stop taking pills to mask your pain. One of our expert chiropractors can help you find the source of your pain and create a treatment plan so you don't have to continue taking pills or live every day through unnecessary pain.

  • Massage Therapy

    Our highly sought after massage therapist provides massages to enhance regular muscle function, decrease muscle reflex activity, inhibit motor-neuron excitability, and promote relaxation and well-being.