Chiropractic Evaluation and Management of Common Pediatric Sports Injuries

Recorded On: 09/15/2023

This two-hour presentation will discuss evaluation, management and treatment of common sports injuries in the elementary and middle school pediatric population. Evaluation will involve a thorough and detailed history, exam and differential diagnosis of common conditions. Management will focus on chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue treatment and taping/bracing. Additional discussion will involve red flags, referral and co-management.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how to evaluate common sports injuries in the elementary/middle school age pediatric population.
Understand how to create a management plan for pediatric sports injuries including treatment recommendations, imaging and co-management.
Be able to perform common extremity adjustments, soft tissue treatment and taping of common pediatric sports injuries.

PACE ID: 091523

Sara Cuperus, ATC, DC, CACCP, CCSP, ICSC (Moderator)

Chiropractic Performance Center, PA

Dr Sara Cuperus received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science from the University of Minnesota and her Chiropractic Doctorate from Northwestern Health Sciences University. She is also a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), Certified by the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice (CACCP), NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), and International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic. Dr. Cuperus has been in private practice in central Minnesota since 2003, where she provides chiropractic care to children, pregnant moms and athletes.

With a background in athletic training, over 25 years of sports injury experience, training in the Graston Technique, and Certified in Structure and Function Dry Needling, Dr. Sara is also one of the area's leading providers for athletic performance and injuries. Dr. Sara has completed multiple internships at the United States Olympic Training Center, treating athletes training in a variety of sports. She has also traveled nationally and internationally working with various sporting events, like the CSIT World Sports Games in Tortosa, Spain. She has also

She was honored at the 2019 Minnesota Chiropractic Association Educator of the Year and the 2020 Chiropractor of the Year.

Lisa Goodman, DC, ICSC, CACCP (Moderator)

Dr. Lisa Goodman is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and Certified Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractor (CACCP). She is a CrossFit L1 and CrossFit Kids Certified Trainer. Dr. Goodman founded the multidisciplinary clinic, Washington Park Chiropractic in 2006 in Denver, Colorado. Prior to graduating as valedictorian of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Dr. Goodman was actively involved as sports council president. Passionate about growing our profession, Dr. Goodman holds faculty positions at chiropractic colleges and enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of chiropractors. She is an active member and former committee member on the boards of the ACA Pediatrics Council and the ACA Sports Council.