SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
Sports Chiropractic to improve mobility, stability and strength for everyday athletes.
AARON HENNESSY (OWNER - )
TITLED SPORTS & EXERCISE CHIROPRACTOR (AICE)
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST + STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
B.ChSc., M.Chiro., ICSSD(FICS)., M.OccThy
Aaron is the only titled Sports and Exercise Chiropractor in the Hunter region and he is one of the few dual-qualified Chiropractors and Occupational Therapists working in Australia.
Aaron has served on the clinical service teams at the CrossFit® Pacific Regionals, Australian Championships, Ironman® events and has also worked across multiple Universities as an Anatomy and Sports Medicine tutor.
He also holds post-graduate qualifications in Strength and Conditioning, Pilates, Sports medicine, rehabilitation, paediatric development and various soft tissue therapies.
Aaron uses a Chiropractic approach to assess, diagnose and treat neuro-musculoskeletal problems to build your capacity to engage in life, sport or work.
As an Occupational Therapist, Aaron specifically cares for children with musculoskeletal issues, developmental delays, sensory processing issues, retained neonatal reflexes and self-regulation.
Sports chiropractic
Biomechanical assessment
Strength, conditioning and rehabilitation programming
Shockwave therapy
Mobility issues
Shoulder, hip and ankle injuries/strains
Soft tissue complaints, strains or tears
Cupping
Dry needling
Pain management
Injury rehabilitation
EVIDENCE-INFORMED TECHNIQUES
The focus of sports chiropractic is to provide care in the conservative management, rehabilitation and performance optimisation of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Using an integrated approach supports consistent results, allows us to get our patients the best results, in the safest and fastest way possible.
Our multimodal treatment approach includes: manipulation, mobilisation, soft tissue therapies, electrotherapy, rehabilitation and other movement/exercise therapies, nutritional advice, strapping and bracing and other related approaches.
These techniques are applied to injury management in the form of acute, subacute and chronic injury as well as in the prevention of injury and the optimisation of athletic performance through the pursuit of the highest efficiency in neuromusculoskeletal functioning.
We focus on improving mobility, stability and strength using a combination of manual adjustment, soft tissue therapies and rehabilitation exercises in our fully equipped strength and conditioning gym.
We provide a multi-disciplinary sports injury care environment to achieve the best results for you – including providing tailored rehabilitation programming.
REHABILITATION PROGRAMMING
Striving to enhance athletic performance comes with the challenge of avoiding injuries.
Injury prevention is a multifaceted endeavour that encompasses more than just proper exercise technique; it is a delicate balance of execution, load management, and an understanding of movement variability.
Our 6-week strength, conditioning, and rehabilitation programs, written by Sports Chiropractor and Strength and Conditioning professional Aaron Hennessy, are designed to enhance athletic performance while minimising the risk of injury. . Aaron also collaborates with local coaches and gyms to ensure appropriate modifications are available for our patients whilst training through injury.
Our programs can be designed for pre/post surgery rehabiliation, for managing an injury and for improving athletic performance, allowing you to train safely and effectively through your rehabilitation period with expert guidance
This comprehensive approach ensures that each client receives personalised care, leading to optimal health and performance outcomes.
Interested in Sports Chiropractic ?
Contact us on 0466 074 208 or book an appointment online.
Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport, known as (FICS) are the world leaders in Sports Chiropractic, FICS strive to provide equitable access to sports chiropractic care, education, mentoring, and research to all athletes and sports chiropractors regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) is the peak body representing chiropractors in Australia. AICE Sports & Exercise (Sports Chiro Australia) is Australia’s national organisation for sports chiropractic and is a not-for-profit, clinical practice group. Sports & Exercise coordinates sports chiropractic care at community, state and national level sporting events. It also provides support to members who work with sporting teams.
MORE SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
We offer conservative, safe and effective Occupational Therapy. Our focus is to provide treatment and therapy that is time effective, cost effective and impactful.
Musculoskeletal complaints
Developmental delays
Postural control
Sensory processing issues
Self-regulation difficulties
Gross and fine motor control
Co-ordination and planning difficulties
Retained neonatal reflexes
Rehabilitation
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
Shockwave is effective in relieving pain intensity and increasing the functionality and quality of life in various tendinopathies such as:
Plantar Fasciitis
Shoulder ‘Rotator Cuff’ Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy
Elbow ‘Tennis Elbow’ Tendinopathy
Trochanteric Bursitis (Lateral Hip Pain)
Hamstrings
Achilles Tendon
Patellar Tendon
Frozen Shoulder
Calcifications
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Lower Back Pain
Lower limb rehabilitation