Dr. Timothy Dehr's sports rehabilitation credentials are unmatched in Southeast Michigan. As the chiropractor for 3-time Olympian and 6-time US national champion Sam Mikulak, provider to over 50 current NFL players, and clinician to US Olympic triple jumpers preparing for Tokyo 2021 and Olympic medalists through the Paris 2024 cycle, Dr. Dehr has spent nearly two decades refining techniques that keep elite athletes competing at their peak. That same level of precision and care is now available to every athlete in Ann Arbor — from high school runners to weekend warriors recovering from injury.
What Is Sports Rehabilitation?
Sports rehabilitation is the process of diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries that occur during athletic activity. Unlike general chiropractic care, sports rehabilitation focuses specifically on the biomechanical demands of athletic performance — the repetitive movements, explosive forces, and postural stresses that athletes place on their bodies.
Dr. Dehr's approach combines precise spinal adjustments to restore proper joint mechanics, soft tissue work to release muscle tension and scar tissue, corrective exercises to address strength imbalances, and movement coaching to prevent re-injury. The goal isn't just to get you out of pain — it's to optimize how your body moves so you can perform better and stay healthier long-term.
How Dr. Dehr's Olympic & NFL Experience Translates to Every Patient
When you're treating Olympic athletes and NFL players, there's no margin for error. These athletes need to return to competition quickly, perform at their absolute peak, and avoid re-injury — because their careers depend on it. Dr. Dehr has spent nearly two decades refining techniques that meet these exact demands.
That level of precision — the biomechanical assessments, the movement pattern analysis, the targeted adjustments — is what every patient receives at Performance Health Chiropractic in Ann Arbor. Whether you're a high school soccer player recovering from a sprain, a runner dealing with IT band syndrome, or a weekend warrior with chronic shoulder pain, you'll get the same thorough evaluation and individualized treatment plan that keeps elite athletes competing at the highest level.
Types of Sports Injuries We Treat in Ann Arbor
Dr. Dehr treats athletes from a wide range of sports throughout Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Washtenaw County. Common injuries we address include:
Overuse Injuries — Runner's knee, shin splints, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, rotator cuff tendinitis, IT band syndrome
Acute Injuries — Ankle sprains, hamstring strains, ACL/MCL injuries (post-surgical rehab), shoulder dislocations
Biomechanical Issues — Hip mobility restrictions, scapular dyskinesis (shoulder blade dysfunction), pelvic misalignment affecting running gait
Performance Optimization — Addressing movement inefficiencies that limit speed, power, or endurance
Whether you're a youth athlete, NCAA competitor, recreational runner, or gym-goer, we tailor treatment to your sport's specific demands and your performance goals.
Why Athletes Choose Dr. Dehr for Sports Rehabilitation
Dr. Dehr is the only Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) in Ann Arbor — a distinction that requires advanced post-graduate training in sports injury diagnosis, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. This specialized certification, combined with nearly two decades of work with Olympic athletes and NFL players, sets Dr. Dehr apart from general chiropractors in the area.
Many athletes come to Dr. Dehr after trying physical therapy, rest, or pain medication without getting back to full performance. What sets chiropractic sports rehabilitation apart is the focus on restoring proper joint mechanics and movement patterns — not just strengthening muscles around a dysfunctional area.
When a joint isn't moving correctly (whether it's a vertebra in your spine, your shoulder, or your hip), it creates compensation patterns throughout your body. You might strengthen the muscles around it, but if the underlying restriction isn't fixed, you'll keep re-injuring yourself or hitting performance plateaus.
Dr. Dehr identifies and corrects these restrictions through precise adjustments, then builds strength and stability on top of a properly functioning foundation. This is why athletes who've worked with him — from Olympians to high school competitors — consistently report not just pain relief, but actual performance improvements: faster times, more explosive power, better endurance, and fewer recurring injuries.
Schedule Your Sports Injury Assessment in Ann Arbor
If you're dealing with a sports injury, chronic pain that's limiting your performance, or you just want to move and compete better, Performance Health Chiropractic is here to help. Dr. Dehr treats athletes of all levels — from youth sports to Olympic competition — with the same thorough biomechanical assessment and individualized care plan.
To schedule your first appointment, call (734) 929-4523 or request an appointment online.
We're located at 2330 E Stadium Blvd, Suite 3 in Ann Arbor, with flexible hours Monday through Thursday. New patients are always welcome. Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to optimize performance, we'll help you get back to training — stronger, faster, and more resilient than before.
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