Frank J. Valente, DC, PC
Our philosophy for patient care is simple: Educate you as much as possible and treat only as much as needed for your condition. We mesh the fitness and chiropractic industries, providing relief from joint and muscle pain through specialized treatments, while also training the body through carefully planned corrective exercise programs. We offer programming guidance in office and through our Rehabilitation App on how to maintain your body and train in a way that's effective, safe, and pain-free. Through chiropractic adjustments, corrective exercise, and other techniques we help your body recover faster.
Board Certified Chiropractor
Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
ALINE Certified Orthotic Expert
Certified FAKTR & IASTM Provider
FMT Movement & Mobility Specialist
Certified Rock Doc by RockTape
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
Call us at (917) 338-7917 for an appointment today!
Dr. Valente obtained a postgraduate education as a Board 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.
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 was a team doctor for the NIKE Pro-Am Basketball League for 6 years. Dr. Valente specialties include: the treatment of neck and back pain, disc injuries and disc herniation, sports injury rehabilitation, pinched nerve, and nutrition.
Dr. Valente is certified in FAKTR, which stands for "Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation." It was developed to help speed recovery from chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes and has also been shown to work extremely well on acute musculoskeletal & myofascial conditions. This technique uses instrument assisted soft tissue and manual therapies, combine with Kinesio taping and various low-tech rehabilitation devices such as Thera-Band simultaneously. This approach provides a powerful stimulus to healing tissues.
In 2006 & 2007, Dr. Valente was part of the medical team at the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Valente has been quoted in Women's Health and the New Yorker magazines. 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.
Official Sports Chiropractor - Long Island University
Dr. Frank Valente holds the distinguished position of being the official sports chiropractor for the esteemed Division 1 school, Long Island University. With his expertise in chiropractic care and passion for supporting athletes, he plays a crucial role in optimizing the performance and well-being of the university's athletes.
As the official chiropractor, Dr. Valente works closely with the athletic department, coaches, and trainers to provide comprehensive care to the athletes. His extensive knowledge of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions allows him to deliver targeted treatments that aid in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall performance enhancement.
10 Things You Should Know About Certified Sports Chiropractors
- Possess specialized knowledge of sports injuries and physical fitness.
- Are experts in the function of the body during movement, from high-level athletics to everyday activities.
- Can help optimize performance enhancement by applying an advanced understanding of musculoskeletal function and athletic training.
- Offer individualized care that extend beyond spinal adjustment to include direct treatment of muscle and connective tissue.
- Focus on total body wellness and reaching optimal functioning, not just reducing pain.
- Are immersed in the latest sports medicine research, trends and treatment techniques.
- Can integrate seamlessly with other healthcare practitioners to optimize your care.
- Are passionate proponents of physical fitness and skill sports medicine practitioners.
- Will help you achieve your peak performance with a breadth and depth of knowledge found only with their specific training.
- Comprise the top tier of the chiropractic profession.
