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San Diego Chiropractor Keith M. Jeffers, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Sports Medicine
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Education:
1970: U. C. Santa Barbara - earned a B.A. in Exercise Physiology; received grant to conduct graduate studies in exercise physiology and the effects of water
versus electrolyte drinks during long-distance running. Earned Secondary Teaching Credential in 1971 with emphasis on physical education.
1971 - 1973: Graduate work in exercise physiology at the University of California; entered special education program at San Diego State with emphasis in
teaching learning-disabled.
1974 - 1981: Special education teacher and track and cross-country aports head coach at several California high schools.
1981 - 1984: Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, received Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1984.
1985 - Present: Private practice as Doctor of Chiropractic
1991: Received certification of Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (C.C.S.P.)
Running Awards:
1968: National Junior College 10K running record
1971: Winner of San Luis Obispo CA Marathon
1977: Winner of Santa Barbara CA Half-Marathon
1981: Winner of San Jose CA Half-Marathon
1983: Boston Marathon Time: 2 hours 38 minutes
1987: President of San Diego Track Club
Since turning 40, Dr. Jeffers has won two National Masters Championships as part of the San Diego Track Club. He recently placed 5th in the Masters Track and
Field Championships running in the Steeplechase. In August 1989, he ran at the Eighth Annual World Veterans Championships held in Eugene, Oregon. There he won a
Gold Medal as a member of the United States Cross-Country Team. He also placed 10th in the world running in the Steeplechase.
Professional Activities:
Dr. Jeffers writes articles for athletic, running and chiropractic journals and magazines on a regular basis.
Lectures
1989: World Veteran Championships, only Doctor of Chiropractic speaking at the Sports Medicine Symposium
1989: Palmer College of Chiropractic - West, speaker at the sports injury seminar held at Homecoming
1990: Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, guest speaker for 12-hour chiropractor re-licensing seminar on sports injuries
1990: Palmer College of Chiropractic - West, guest lecturer on sports injuries
1990-91: Motion Palpation Institute's sports injuries seminars in Canada, Georgia, Illinois, Hawaii, and Mexico
1992: Lecturer for the Interscandinav Conference in Helsinki, Finland
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San Diego Chiropractic Care
General & Sports Chiropractor
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""I have relied on and trusted Dr. Keith Jeffers
for my back and sports injuries."
Ron Tabb
'83 Boston Marathon 2:09:31
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Best Sports Injury Clinic
Competitor Magazine Award
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"I wouldn't have made the U.S. 1988 Olympic Team without your help!"
Steve Scott
American Mile Record 3:47:69
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Chiro Facts
Hip bursitis, caused by an inflammation of the bursa surrounding the hip joint, can be associated with pain and
stiffness in the hip. Trochanteric bursitis, causes a burning, dull pain in the outer hip which can become
worse with climbing stairs or excessive walking. This hip bursitis tenderness makes lying on the sore side painful,
often disrupting sleep.
Ischial bursitis, located in the upper buttock, can cause dull pain in the upper buttock - most noticeable when climbing uphill.
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of Operation |
Mon
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08:00am - 06:00pm |
Tue |
08:00am - 05:00pm |
Wed |
08:00am - 06:00pm |
Thu |
08:00am - 05:00pm |
Fri |
08:00am - 06:00pm |
Sat |
08:00am - 11:00am |
Sun |
Closed |
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Jeffers Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
(858) 452-7770
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