Dr.
Steve Hatfield
is a licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer.
Dr. Hatfield has worked with
the Dallas Cowboys professional football team and the U.S. Ski
Team. Most recently, he served as the Medical Director for the
Tour de Georgia, and continues to work with professional cyclists.
Steve is
a licensed USCF cyclist and an avid competitive racer. This
experience provides a unique perspective from a healthcare
professional who understands the demands of cycling and
multi-sport athletes.
Dr. Hatfield’s practice,
ELITE
Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy,
has taken a unique and high-tech approach to the bike-fit process.
This program, developed with input from professional cyclists,
uses slow motion video analysis to examine the riders posture,
cadence, and any deviations in the pedal stroke.
The information is examined frame-by-frame, and digitized to a
DVD, which is given to the athlete. The athletes can then further
scrutinize their cycling biomechanics, forward to their coach, or
compare to previous or future analysis.
Other services include custom footbeds for
cycling shoes.
EDUCATION:
Missouri State University -
Springfield, MO
Bachelors degree - Biology and Sports Medicine / Athletic Training
Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Physical Therapy
Association
National Athletic Training Association
United States Cycling Federation