Frank J. Valente, DC, CCSP: Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician

Dr. Valente graduated from Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas, with a focus on Radiology, Rehabilitation, and Myofascial Disorders. During this time he received a certification in Acupuncture and was trained in Concussion Grading, Athletic Taping and Kinesio Taping techniques. At the same time he joined the Baseball Sports Medicine Institute where he treated Professional and Amateur athletes.

In 2001, he joined Broadway Orthopedic and Sports Specialists in New York City as Director of Chiropractic Services and was a team doctor for the NIKE Pro-Am Basketball League for 6 years. He has worked along with Orthopedic Surgeons, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists, and Personal Trainers from Gold's Gym, NYC. In 2006 he co-founded Elite Health & Sports Chiropractic, P.C.

Dr. Valente has obtained the postgraduate education as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. This certification is specific to physical fitness and the evaluation and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. In 2006 & 2007, Dr. Valente was part of the medical team at the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Valente is trained in FAKTR-PM, which stands for "Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation, Provocation and Motion." It was developed to help speed recovery from chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes and has also been shown to work extremely well on acute musculoskeletal/fascial conditions. This technique uses instrument assisted soft tissue and manual therapies, combine with kinesiotaping and various low-tech rehabilitation devices such as Thera-Band simultaneously. This approach provides a powerful stimulus to healing tissues.

Dr. Valente is one of the few chiropractors in New York who performs Manipulation Under Anesthesia (Gordon Technique), a valuable procedure for people with chronic neck, back, and joint problems who have not been responsive to conventional treatment.

Dr. Valente is a proud member of the United States Sports Chiropractic Federation which promotes the development and care of athletes at international sporting events.