This exciting partnership is part of our commitment and one of many initiatives that will be focused on improving the health and well being of our players and their families.

This innovative approach has been successfully adopted my many clubs in the past such as AC Milan and AFC Bournemouth. Now in partnership with The Parker Clinic, we have launched a new health package for our players and their families at Yate Town Development FC.

Why?

AC Milan are well known for keeping top footballers playing much longer than average: In 1998 Dr. J.P. Meeserman (a chiropractor) was brought in to A.C Milan football club to take control of the clubs health set up. Dr. Meeserman immediately implemented a non-medical, chiropractic approach. The results he has been able to achieve have been nothing short of amazing. In his first year he reduced pharmaceutical use by 94% and in the same year reduced the injury rate at the club by 90%. Because of the reduced injury rate the club was able to cut down to a playing squad of 25 players from 35. - http://www.parsons-chiro.co.uk/2012/12/chiropractic-and-football/

Who are The Parker Clinic?

The Parker Clinic was established in Bishopston, Bristol over 50 years ago. It has firm roots in the community and has provided a high standard of chiropractic care to generations of families around Bristol.

Their Philosophy: “Our primary aim is provide natural relief to a myriad of disorders affecting the nerves, joints, bones and muscles of the body. We offer chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture and exercise rehabilitation. The clinic has onsite x-ray facilities and access to MRI scanning. In line with our holistic chiropractic approach, we also give advice on diet, posture and exercise - these lifestyle issues can be extremely important in your overall recovery”.

The partnership between Yate Town Development FC and The Parker Clinic will offer a range of benefits such as:

- A new ‘drop in’ Clinic held at the club-house one evening per month. Staff from the Parker Clinic will provide free information to our players and parents on matters such as health care management (e.g. posture, Nutrition, strength & flexibility, exercise & overuse, core stability etc), injury prevention and performance enhancement.

- Discounted assessments and treatment for all players in order to optimize performance and alleviate issues such as growing pains amongst our younger players.

- A family member discount off of all initial assessments.

When?

All players will be notified of clinic dates and further information via monthly news and through their Team Managers.