Healy Chiropractic collaborates with St. Joseph Sports Medicine, Down East Orthopedics & Select Physical Therapy to provide the highest level of Sports Medicine care available in the Bangor/Brewer Area.

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Certified Athletic Trainer

Jake Cross, ATC  

Biography:

       Jake graduated from the University of Maine Orono in the spring of 2014 with his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and certification from the Board of Certification (BOC). It was at the University of Maine that Jake gained valuable experience working with the sports medicine team and multiple Division I sports teams on campus.  Along with being the staff Athletic Trainer at Healy Chiropractic, he also serves as the Head Athletic Trainer at his alma mater, Brewer High School. Jake lives a very active lifestyle and understands the importance of maintaining a healthy body. He combines his love of sports, passion to help people, and knowledge of the human body in order to provide the very best patient care. Jake is a proud member of the Maine Athletic Trainers Association (MATA), as well as the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).

    

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What is an Athletic Trainer?

       An Athletic trainer is a health care professional who collaborates with physicians to optimize patient and client activity and participation in athletics, recreational activities, work, and life. The practice of athletic training and sports medicine encompasses the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions and certain medical conditions. The goal is to minimize subsequent impairments, functional limitations, disability, and societal limitations caused by these conditions.

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Who do Athletic Trainers Serve?

Patients and clients typically include:

• Recreational, amateur, and professional athletes
• Individuals who have suffered musculoskeletal injuries
• Those seeking strength, conditioning, fitness, and performance enhancement
• Others delegated by a physician

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Athletic Training Domains of Practice:

1. Prevention

2. Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis

3. Immediate and Emergency Care

4. Treatment and Rehabilitation

5. Organization and Professional Health and Well-Being

   

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Referral Program

            As part of the athletic training program, Healy Chiropractic, LLC offers a quick and easy referral process to a network of local providers and specialists. Our affiliation with local athletics allows us to expedite referrals to get patients the quickest appointment and best care possible.  This may save costly and unnecessary medical expenses.

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Contact Information:

Jake Cross, ATC

Healy Chiropractic, LLC

270 Wilson St, Suite 1

Brewer, ME 04412

Phone: 207-989-4401

Fax: 207-989-4452

Email: ATC@Healychiro.com

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More Information:

For more information on Athletic Training please visit:

 Maine Athletic Trainers Association (MATA)

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

Maine State Practice Act for Athletic Training

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Jacob Cross, ATC
Brewer Sports Injuries | Bangor Sports Injuries | Healy Chiropractic, LLC | 207-989-4401

270 Wilson St.
Brewer, ME 04412