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Chiropractic utilization in Taekwondo athletes.

Mohsen Kazemi¹, Heather Shearer

¹Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. mkazemi@cmcc.ca

The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association

|June 3, 2008

Summary

Chiropractic care is underutilized by Taekwondo athletes following sports injuries. Further research is needed to understand and encourage the use of doctors of chiropractic (DCs) in this population.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Chiropractic Care
Athlete Health

Background:

Limited research exists on healthcare utilization among Taekwondo athletes.
Understanding injury management practices is crucial for athlete well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate chiropractic utilization patterns in high-level Taekwondo athletes after sports-related injuries.
To identify current healthcare choices made by these athletes when injured.

Main Methods:

Retrospective surveys were administered to Canadian Taekwondo athletes.
Two groups were surveyed: national tournament participants (Group A) and National Team members (Group B).

Main Results:

A significant portion of Group A athletes (25%) had never seen a doctor of chiropractic (DC).

Keywords:

Taekwondo chiropractic experience health care provider martial arts utilization

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Among National Team members (Group B), 15% utilized chiropractors or physiotherapists for injuries, while others saw family physicians or other therapists.

Conclusions:

There is a notable gap in understanding chiropractic utilization within Taekwondo.
Further studies are recommended to explore and potentially increase the use of chiropractic services by athletes.