Why Choose a CCSP® Doctor?
Sports Medicine Training Beyond the Chiropractic Degree
Advanced Sports Medicine Education
Certification Examination
Sports Injury Evaluation
Movement & Biomechanics
Ongoing Sports Medicine Education
Why Choose a CCSP® Doctor?
Sports Medicine Training Beyond the Chiropractic Degree
Advanced Sports Medicine Education
Certification Examination
Sports Injury Evaluation
Movement & Biomechanics
Ongoing Sports Medicine Education
Recovery. Prevention. Performance.
Your care should reflect where you are now – and where you’re trying to go.
INJURY RECOVERY
Recover. Rebuild. Return to activity.
We evaluate your injury, movement and function and develop an individualized care plan designed to support recovery and a safe return to activity.
INJURY PREVENTION
Address problems before they become bigger ones.
We identify movement limitations, strength deficits and biomechanical issues that may contribute to injury and help guide strategies to reduce your risk.
PERFORMANCE
Meet the demands of your sport.
We support mobility, stability, flexibility, strength and efficient movement to help you meet the demands of your sport.
Recovery. Prevention. Performance.
Your care should reflect where you are now – and where you’re trying to go.
INJURY RECOVERY
Recover. Rebuild. Return to activity.
We evaluate your injury, movement and function and develop an individualized care plan designed to support recovery and a safe return to activity.
INJURY PREVENTION
Address problems before they become bigger ones.
We identify movement limitations, strength deficits and biomechanical issues that may contribute to injury and help guide strategies to reduce your risk.
PERFORMANCE
Meet the demands of your sport.
We support mobility, stability, flexibility, strength and efficient movement to help you meet the demands of your sport.
Athletes We Work With
From competitive athletes to weekend warriors, we work with individuals of all ages and skill levels.
Sports Recovery & Performance Services
Sports Recovery & Performance Services
We may incorporate a combination of services based on your condition and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Chiropractic
A Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® has additional education and demonstrated competency specifically related to sports medicine and caring for physically active individuals.
CCSP® competency areas include sports injury evaluation, biomechanics, injury prevention, diagnostic imaging, emergency procedures, concussion evaluation and management, sports nutrition and adjunctive therapies.
That sports-focused background helps our doctors consider not only where you’re hurting, but how you move and what your sport demands from your body.
CCSP® certification requires additional sports-medicine education or another qualifying pathway and successful completion of the certification examination.
The CCSP® examination covers sports-specific areas including injury evaluation, clinical biomechanics, concussion, emergency procedures, diagnostic imaging, injury prevention, sports nutrition and adjunctive therapies.
Every sport places different demands on the body. Sports-specific education provides additional knowledge in areas such as sports injuries, biomechanics, rehabilitation, injury prevention and athletic performance.
At Howard Chiropractic Clinic, our doctors use that perspective to evaluate your injury along with your movement, function, activity and goals.
Yes. Concussion evaluation and management is included within CCSP® competency areas.
Suspected concussions should always be taken seriously. Appropriate evaluation, management and return-to-activity decisions are important parts of protecting an athlete’s health.
Yes. Our doctors have experience working with athletes at every level—from high school and recreational athletes to collegiate and professional athletes. Their experience includes working with professional athletes competing in the NFL, NBA, MLB and UFC.
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to receive sports-focused care. We bring that same attention to injury, movement, recovery and performance to athletes of all ages and skill levels.
No. You don’t have to be a professional—or even a competitive athlete.
We work with all ages and skill levels, including high school athletes, recreational athletes, runners, cyclists, golfers, strength athletes, weekend warriors and people who simply want to stay active.
Yes. Sports chiropractic isn’t limited to injury recovery. Our doctors also work with athletes on movement, mobility, stability, biomechanics, injury prevention and performance goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Chiropractic
CCSP® Certification Explained
What Does CCSP® Mean?
CCSP® stands for Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®. The credential represents additional sports-medicine education and demonstrated competency in caring for athletes and physically active individuals.
CCSP® competency areas include topics such as:
Sports Injury Evaluation
Clinical Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency Procedures
Concussion Evaluation & Management
Sports Nutrition
Adjunctive Therapies
Experience Sports-Focused Care with Our CCSP® Doctors
Dr. Dennis J. King, CCSP®, Dr. Rich Kingsbury, CCSP®, and Dr. John M. Hosten, CCSP® bring sports-focused education and experience to the evaluation and care of athletes and active individuals.
Sports-Focused Expertise
Our doctors combine sports chiropractic care with a variety of hands-on techniques, movement assessments and recovery therapies.
Experience With Athletes
Our team has experience working with athletes ranging from high school and recreational competitors to professional athletes.
Additional Qualifications
Dr. Rich Kingsbury is also a Licensed Athletic Trainer, bringing additional sports and athletic training experience to our team.
CCSP® Certification Explained
What Does CCSP® Mean?
CCSP® stands for Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®. The credential represents additional sports-medicine education and demonstrated competency in caring for athletes and physically active individuals.
CCSP® competency areas include topics such as:
Sports Injury Evaluation
Clinical Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency Procedures
Concussion Evaluation & Management
Sports Nutrition
Adjunctive Therapies
Experience Sports-Focused Care with Our CCSP® Doctors
Dr. Dennis J. King, CCSP®, Dr. Rich Kingsbury, CCSP®, and Dr. John M. Hosten, CCSP® bring sports-focused education and experience to the evaluation and care of athletes and active individuals.
Sports-Focused Expertise
Our doctors combine sports chiropractic care with a variety of hands-on techniques, movement assessments and recovery therapies.
Experience With Athletes
Our team has experience working with athletes ranging from high school and recreational competitors to professional athletes.
Additional Qualifications
Dr. Rich Kingsbury is also a Licensed Athletic Trainer, bringing additional sports and athletic training experience to our team.
Don’t Let an Injury Keep You Sidelined
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, trying to stay healthy through your season or looking to improve how you move, our sports chiropractic team is here to help.
Three CCSP® Doctors. One Sports-Focused Team.
Dr. Dennis J. King, CCSP® • Dr. Rich Kingsbury, CCSP® • Dr. John M. Hosten, CCSP®
Don’t Let an Injury Keep You Sidelined
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, trying to stay healthy through your season or looking to improve how you move, our sports chiropractic team is here to help.
Three CCSP® Doctors. One Sports-Focused Team.
Dr. Dennis J. King, CCSP® • Dr. Rich Kingsbury, CCSP® • Dr. John M. Hosten, CCSP®




