Sports Medicine For
Weekend Warriors
Holistic, evidence-based advice that empowers you to be active.
Latest Articles
Anterior vs. Posterior Pelvic Tilt: What’s the Difference?
Pelvic tilt, also called a pelvic misalignment, is often caused by a muscle imbalance and can cause lower back and hip pain….
Will Walking on a Torn Meniscus Make it Worse?
While it depends on the type and severity of your injury, studies have indicated that physical therapy exercises can help a meniscus…
Best Knee Braces for Patellar Tendonitis: Our Top Picks
Don’t let patellar tendonitis keep you on the sidelines. With the proper treatment and the best patellar tendonitis brace, you can get…
7 Best Back Exercises with Resistance Bands
Probably one of the most neglected body parts to train is the back. We want those beautiful caps on rounded shoulders, a…
10 Best Resistance Band Exercises For Belly Fat
As a former professional athlete and hardcore weightlifter, I have found a new respect for resistance bands and their ability to produce…
11 Best Resistance Band Exercises for Legs and Glutes
Since the “booty” revolution hit a few years ago, resistance band exercises have skyrocketed in popularity for many reasons. Affordability, flexibility, and…
Our Mission
To help people reduce the need for drugs and tap into the body’s natural ability to heal itself by focusing on prevention, rehabilitation, and diet. Put even more simply, we want to provide advice to help weekend warriors and elite athletes alike stay active with non-surgical techniques and holistic treatment options.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Walter “Calvin” Damper
Dr. Damper, DO, specializes in holistic and nonsurgical treatments to alleviate back, joint, nerve and muscle pain.
Dr. Kristina DeMatas
Founder of Sporty Doctor
Dr. Kristina DeMatas, DO, practices holistic, evidence-based family and sports medicine at Mayo Clinic.
Shannon “Dallas” Hall
Shannon is a certified personal trainer specializing in body composition and sports nutrition, a USA boxing coach, and a former American Gladiator.
