COVID-19 Update
In the current environment, Dr. Brightman and Staff have taken proactive steps to help patients enjoy a healthy and safe experience when coming into the office for care. However, should this change, we will be promptly  informing you as we continue to adhere to the CDC and WHO recommendations. Effective immediately:

• All high touch surfaces in the office (exam tables, front desk, door knobs, equipment, etc.) are wiped down regularly with high grade disinfectant
• We ask that all patients and staff please wash their hands and use hand sanitizer frequently. Whether that be when you enter the office, or finish using the bathroom
• Please avoid shaking hands, touching your eyes, mouth and nose
• All patients are to wear a facial covering upon entering the office until further notice

A great way to support your  immune system is by taking:

• 3000-4000 IU of Vitamin D3
• 300-400 MG of Magnesium daily
• Avoid low levels of Vitamin C and Zinc by supplementing with vitamins or vitamin rich foods. For Vitamin C look to oranges, lemon, peppers, and more. Great natural sources of Zinc are found in mushrooms, kale, broccoli, and pumpkin seeds to name a few

We are strongly recommending patients to postpone making an appointment and stay home if:

• You are in the most at risk category, defined by age or pre-existing conditions  that leave you more susceptible to the virus 
• You have traveled recently
• Show any signs of illness (fever, cough, chills, shortness of breath etc.)
• ​Have had close contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient

The health and safety  of our patients and staff is our main priority. If you have any questions or concerns, the staff is happy to help answer them. 
Yours in good health,

​Dr. Brightman, Brett, Jessica, and Thomas

CHIROPRACTIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE

• Lower Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Disc Herniation
• Sciatica
• Headaches
• TMJ (Jaw) Dysfunction/pain
• Shoulder Injuries

• Sports Injuries
• Tendinitis
• Repetitive and Overuse Injuries
• Tennis/Golfers Elbow
• Wrist injuries/Carpal Tunnel
• Lower Extremity Injuries
• Plantar Fascitis

Are you a high school student who might be  interested in a career in Sports Medicine?

Here are some reasons why sports medicine may be your calling

• Sports Medicine is part of the Healthcare system and is one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S.
  
  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare occupations are projected to grow by 18% or 2.4 million jobs over the next several years and sports medicine is part of that growth. 
    
• There are many different careers within the sports medicine umbrella
  
  • Sports Physical Therapy, Sports Chiropractic, Sports Medical Physician, Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, Orthopedic surgeon, Personal Trainer, Kinesiologist, Sports Podiatrist, Coach, Strength & Conditioning Coach
    
• Get to work on the athlete in all of us
  
  • You may have the opportunity to work on high school, collegiate, olympic athletes or the weekend warrior. There is an athlete in all of us!
    
• Having an impact on people’s health
  
  • Few industries out there allow you to care for others’ and earn a living at the same time. The sports medicine & healthcare field is perfect for this! 
    

If you are in 11th or 12th grade consider coming over to the Yorktown Tech Center Health Academy and enroll in our Sports Medicine program.

In sports medicine you will receive the following

• High school credit
  
• College credit in Anatomy & Physiology & Health Science for college curriculum
  
• First Aide
  
• Internships
  
• Certifications in Personal Training and Physical Therapy Aide for immediate employment!
  

Contact Dr. Brightman at drbrightman.boces@gmail.com  or wbrightman@pnwbboces.org or  Gerry Batista at GBatista@pnwboces.org to discuss enrolling in our sports medicine program at the Tech Center

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