394: Dr. Jon Mulholland: Chiropractic Care at the Olympics

Healthy Wealthy & Smart

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Dr. Jon Mulholland on the show to discuss how to get involved on the medical team for Olympic athletes. Dr. Mulholland has acted as the Chiropractic Consultant for the United States Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY, and has traveled extensively as one of the team chiropractors for the US Bobsled & Skeleton Teams. He has worked multiple World Championship events in a variety of sports, and has treated athletes from dozens of different countries. He was also the Sports Medicine & Performance Enhancement consultant for the New Zealand Cycling Teams at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, where he helped the team win two Olympic medals.

In this episode, we discuss:

-How health professionals can get involved with Olympic Athletes

-Jon’s experiences working in the Olympic village

-Common misconceptions about the Chiropractic and Physical Therapy professions

-Key habits that high-level athletes have developed to enhance their performance

-And so much more!

“If the athlete thinks it works—it works. Period.”

“Have a good skillset and be a good person.”

“If you’ve ever worked with sport, it sounds glamorous, but it rarely is.”

“Show up every day.”

“It’s a long-term commitment in the world of Olympics.”

For more information on Jonathan:

Dr. Mulholland has earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He also holds two post-graduate qualifications in sports chiropractic, in addition to being a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.

Dr. Mulholland has acted as the Chiropractic Consultant for the United States Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY, and has traveled extensively as one of the team chiropractors for the US Bobsled & Skeleton Teams.

He has worked multiple World Championship events in a variety of sports, and has treated athletes from dozens of different countries. He was also the Sports Medicine & Performance Enhancement consultant for the New Zealand Cycling Teams at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, where he helped the team win two Olympic medals.

He lectures regularly around the world and treats patients at his private clinic when he isn’t traveling. He currently lives in Plattsburgh, NY with his wife and two children where he spends most of the year trying to stay warm.

Resources discussed on this show:

Ideal Athlete Chiropractic Website

Jon Mulholland Twitter

Ideal Athlete Chiropractic Facebook

United States Olympic Committee Website

Rehab Therapy Operational Best Practices Forum

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Xo Karen