Ken Kaufman, DC

Dr. Ken Kaufman is a 1993 graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic and the founder of Sarasota Sports Medicine. He is formerly the spring-training team chiropractor for the Baltimore Orioles and current spring-training team chiropractor for the Pittsburgh Pirates; and an active member of the Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society and the Florida Chiropractic Association. He also has served in advisory roles for the Sarasota Area Sports Alliance and Keiser University’s Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology Program. Dr. Kaufman’s personal journey through athletic performance and injury recovery has given him an unparalleled perspective when working with injured athletes.

Previous Articles

When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 5)
September 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 9)
When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 4)
August 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 8)
When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 3)
June 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 6)
When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 2)
May 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 5)
When Radiculopathy Isn't Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 1)
April 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 4)
The Future of Recovery: A Roadmap
January 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 1)
Regenerative Medicine Meets Rehab
December 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 12)
Reclaiming Control With Evidence-Based Rehab Strategies
November 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 11)
The Hidden Architecture of Dysfunction
October 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 10)
Injury Mechanisms: The Hidden Forces Behind Tissue Breakdown and Motor Adaptation
September 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 9)
From Microtrauma to Maladaptation: The Continuum of Soft-Tissue Injury
August 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 8)
Essential Tools for the Sports Injury Practice
How's Your Bucket? Two Key Benchmarks to Help Plug the Holes
July 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 14)
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