Sports Physicals and Athletic Care in Westminster, CO
We’re here beyond adjustments. Not just for treatment plans. We are for a community that's more vibrant because the people in it aren't held back by pain they didn't choose.
Read My Why
Dr. Benjamin holds the Colorado-required sports physical certification and pairs every clearance exam with a genuine eye for how your athlete moves, recovers, and stays in the game long-term.
More Than a Signature on a Form
A sports physical at Enhance Life Chiropractic is a real clinical exam, not a five-minute checkbox. Dr. Benjamin reviews your athlete's full health history, evaluates posture and movement patterns, and looks for the things a rushed urgent care visit won't catch — asymmetries, old injuries that haven't fully resolved, or early warning signs that could become a bigger problem mid-season. The goal isn't just clearance. It's a starting point for keeping your athlete healthy all year.
What's Included in the Exam
Every sports physical at our Westminster office covers the standard school and league requirements for Colorado athletes, plus a hands-on assessment that goes further:
- Medical history review, including prior injuries, surgeries, and medications
- Cardiovascular screening (heart rate, blood pressure, rhythm)
- Vision and neurological checks
- Musculoskeletal evaluation of spine, hips, knees, ankles, and shoulders
- Posture and movement screening to flag imbalances before they become injuries
- Clearance documentation ready for your school or league
If anything comes up during the exam that warrants a referral, Dr. Benjamin will tell you directly and help you figure out the next step.
Athletic Care That Continues After Clearance
Care for your Next Chapter
Getting cleared is one thing. Staying healthy through a full season of practice, competition, and travel is another. Dr. Benjamin works with youth and adult athletes on the performance and injury prevention side of care — not just when something goes wrong.
That includes chiropractic adjustments to keep the spine and joints moving well, soft tissue work with IASTM to address muscle tightness and adhesions, kinesiotaping for joint support during competition, and corrective exercises coached hands-on in the gym at every visit. Because the practice is located inside a partnered gym, Dr. Benjamin can watch your athlete move in real space — not just on a table — and build a care plan around what he actually sees.
Who We Work With
A Collaborative Clinic of Wellness
Dr. Benjamin grew up as a competitive track and cross-country athlete in Colorado. Chiropractic care played a direct role in keeping him healthy through high school and helped him earn college scholarships. That background shapes how he approaches athletic care — he understands what it means to train hard, compete under pressure, and not want to sit out.
The practice works with:
- Youth athletes in middle school and high school sports programs across Westminster, Thornton, and Northglenn
- Club and travel sport athletes with year-round training demands
- Adult recreational athletes managing the wear of consistent training
- Athletes returning from injury who want to do it right the first time
Parents of younger athletes will find that Dr. Benjamin takes time to explain what he's seeing and what the plan is — not just for the athlete, but for the family.
School schedules, practice schedules, and game schedules don't leave a lot of room. Enhance Life Chiropractic offers same-day appointments when slots are available and Sunday morning hours — a genuine rarity for a chiropractic office in the Westminster area. Booking is available online through Jane App, so you can find a time that actually works without a phone call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Moving Beyond Pain to Enhance Life.
Does Dr. Benjamin's sports physical satisfy Colorado school and league requirements?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin holds the Colorado-required sports physical certification, and the clearance documentation provided meets the standard requirements for Colorado middle school, high school, and most club and recreational league programs. If your school or league has a specific form, bring it to the appointment and he'll complete it.How long does a sports physical appointment take?
Plan for about 30 to 45 minutes. The exam is more thorough than a typical urgent care physical, so it takes a bit longer — but that's the point. Dr. Benjamin is actually looking at your athlete, not just moving through a checklist.My athlete has an old injury that's been bothering them. Can that be addressed at the same visit?
It can come up during the exam and Dr. Benjamin will note it, but a sports physical appointment is structured around clearance. If there's something that needs more attention, he'll recommend scheduling a separate visit for a full evaluation so it gets the time it deserves.Do you see athletes who aren't in school sports — like adults training for races or recreational leagues?
Absolutely — the athletic care side of the practice is open to anyone who trains and competes, regardless of age or sport. The sports physical itself is most relevant for school and league clearance, but the chiropractic and performance care Dr. Benjamin provides works just as well for a 40-year-old training for a half marathon as it does for a high school sprinter.What's the difference between a sports physical here and one at urgent care?
An urgent care sports physical is typically focused on meeting the minimum clearance standard quickly. Dr. Benjamin's exam covers the same required components but adds a musculoskeletal and movement screening that most urgent care providers don't perform. You leave with clearance and a clearer picture of your athlete's physical baseline.Do you offer sports physicals in Thornton or Northglenn?
The office is located in Westminster at 12009 N. Pecos St., and we serve athletes from throughout the north Denver metro — including Thornton and Northglenn. Both communities are a short drive from the office, and same-day availability makes it easy to get in without a long wait.