Monday thru Friday 10 am to noon
Monday thru Thursday 3:00pm to 6:30pm
Saturdays by appointment
Sundays closed
About this Office
Chiropractic Treatments/Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization since 1984
16 Years Experience with Active Release Techniques Soft-Tissue Management System
Assistant A.R.T. Instructor
A.R.T. Chiropractor for 15 Hawaiian IRONMAN TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
Post Operative Scar Tissue Management
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation of Low Back, Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Feet Injury
Repetitive Overuse Injuries
Sports Specific Exercise Strengthening/Stretching
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
CUSTOM RUNNING & CYCLING ORTHOTICS
Performance Care / Kinesio Tape
Dr. Svihlik is graduate of University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh, the University of Minnesota in Mankato and the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois. He is one of only five other chiropractors in the state of Illinois to earn a diplomate status with the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Dr. Svihlik has published several articles in nationally peer reviewed journals over his career as well as continuing to stay abreast of the ever expanding knowledge and advancement in the field of sports medicine.
Dr. Svihlik first worked with Dr. Leahy as part of the first "official" chiropractic team for the Ironman Hawaiian Triathlon Championships in 1992. He has studied and practiced ART in his office ever since.
Dr. Svihlik's collegiate athletic background, along with his 20+ years of experience in the conservative treatment of athletes at all levels, has provided him with a unique clinical insight necessary for effective athletic care. The doctor understands your training needs for rapid and early return to competition.
This practice focuses on INJURY CARE and PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT thru the use of the most up to date manual therapy and rehabilitation methods.
Manipulation is used to restore optimal joint function in conjunction with Active Release Technique to restore normal soft tissue function, low tech equipment and therapeutic exercises are prescribed to complete the recovery process. This doctor strongly advocates patient involvement/compliance in their rehabilitative recovery. Recommendation of sports specific exercises will always serve the athlete well in the longevity, success and enjoyment of their chosen sport.
EDUCATION:
National College of Chiropractic, Lombard Illinois
Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician, (DACBSP) 1994.
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Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, (CCSP) 1988.
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Doctor of Chiropractic, (DC) 1984.
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Bachelor of Science in Human Biology,(BS) 1982.
Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES:
A member of the first official sports chiropractic delegation to study at China's National Olympic Training Center in Bejjing China, April, 1990.
APPOINTMENTS:
~ Appointed team chiropractor for The Illinois Institute of Gymnastics, Owner Todd Gardiner, Westmont, Elmhurst, Addison, 1985-1996
~ American Chiropractic Association's Sports Council Illinois Network
Coordinator of Wrangler Sports Chiropractic Program for the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, 1992-1995.
~ Appointed examiner/reviewer by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports
Physicians for the practical examination/written requirments of the post graduate diplomate program, 1995/2008.
~ Appointed by the National Football League Players Association as a recommeded treating chiropractor for NFL players.
~ Appointed by USA Gymnastics as a member of the National Health Care Referral Network, 2004 - present.
~ Appointed by The Endureit Triathlon Training Center/Store Naperville Illinois as staff sport chiropractor, 2006 - 2007
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND:
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All around gymnast at the University of Wisconsin, 1967-1971.
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Nationally Certified Men's Gymnastics Judge, 1973.
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Scuba Instructor/Diver
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Former Triathlete
The Cumulative Injury Cicle:
Understanding the process of Cummulative Trauma is key to breaking the cycle of repetative injury. After an injury occurs, whether it is acute or chronic, your body begins to heal the damaged tissues. The inflammatory process begins as the injured tissues are repaired. During this process, scar tissue is laid down (just like when you cut your skin) in order to strengthen the weakend structures. This scar tissue does not stretch and is considered "non-functional" tissue. As you become more active and begin to use that part of your body that was injured, these tissues are expected to stretch and slide as you move. In the presence of scar tissue this does not happen very well and further injury and inflammation can occur. Decreasing the amount of scar tissue and inflammation is vital in decreasing injury duration, repeat injuries, and thus avoiding a decreased performance to help you reach your performance goals. The Active Release Techniques are specifically designed to break this cycle and work very quickly and effectively to elimnate long term damage.
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Larry W. Svihlik, DC, DACBSP