Dr. Andrew S Klein
B, M.S., D.C., D.A.C.B.S.P.
Dr. Andy Klein received a BA in Physical Education from Lehman College in 1981, and an MS Ed. in Exercise Physiology from Queens College in 1983. He received his chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in 1987. He is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is board certified in Chiropractic Sports Medicine by the ACBSP. He is a certified Level 2 weightlifting Coach by USA Weightlifting.
Professional appointments include appointed chiropractor for the USA at the Goodwill Games in 1998, and the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia in 2000. He served as the team chiropractor for the Minnesota Vikings from 2002-2006. He practiced for 21 years in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department at Park Nicollet clinic.
He is currently the director at the Human Performance Center at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Education
1987 – D.C. New York Chiropractic College
Major Area: Chiropractic
1983 – M.S.Ed. Queens College, City University of New York
Major Area: Exercise Physiology
1981 – B.A. Herbert H. Lehman College
City University of New York
Major Area: Physical Education
Publications & Presentations
Klein AS, Swineheart K. Functional Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder. Presented at NWHSU, Bloomington, MN, February 9, 2018.
Klein AS. Oh, My Aching Back: The Chiropractic Viewpoint. Presented at An Orthopedic Update for Primary Care, Health Partners Institute, Minneapolis, MN, April 22, 2016.
Klein AS. Physical Examination and Functional Analysis of the Foot and Ankle: Hands-on Workshop. Presented at NWHSU, Bloomington, MN, February 6, 2016.
Klein AS, DeVries R, Swinehart K. Adventures into the Function and Dysfunction of the Foot and Ankle. Presented at NWHSU, Bloomington, MN, February 5, 2016.
Moreau WJ, Nabhan DC, Roecker C, Nagare Kimura M, Klein A, Guimard B, Pierce K, Helma P, Nelson R, Shockley Bahr K, Nelson L, Williams P. The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians Position Statement on Pre-Participation Examinations: An Expert Consensus. J Chiropr Med 2015;14:176-182.
Klein AS. Exercise and Spinal Rehabilitation. Webinar presentation for Optum Health, Eden Prairie, MN, May 14, 2015.
Russell K, Bjornaraa J, Klein A. CSCS 2-Day Exam Preparation Clinic. Presented at North Central Regional Conference, NSCA, Bloomington, MN, April 11-12, 2015.
Klein AS. Strength training and its role in preventing injuries. Presented at North Central Regional Conference, NSCA, Cedar Falls, IA, April 12-13, 2014.
Klein AS. Strength and Conditioning Principles for Prevention of Injuries in Football Players. Presented at Professional Football Chiropractic Society 8th Annual Seminar, Indianapolis, IN, February 21-22, 2014.
Klein AS, DeVries R, Swinehart K. Common Conditions of the Hip: Anatomy, Rehab, and X-ray. Presented at NWHSU, Bloomington, MN, February 2014.
Klein, AS. Strength and Conditioning Principles for Prevention of Injury in Athletes. Presented at NSCA MN State Summer Clinic, August 2013.
Klein AS, Rich J, Swinehart K. Common Conditions of the Shoulder: Anatomy, Rehab, and X-ray. Presented at NWHSU, Bloomington, MN, February 2013.
Klein AS. Physiology and Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue. Presented at the 13th Annual International Chiropractic and Interdisciplinary Congress del Bicentenario. Palace of the University Autonomy Historical Center, Mexico City, Mexico, March 2011.
Klein AS. Evidence Informed Exercise Programs for the Neck and Low Back. Presented at the13th Annual International Chiropractic and Interdisciplinary Congress del Bicentenario. Palace of the University Autonomy Historical Center, Mexico City, Mexico, March 2011.
Klein AS. Active Care Protocol for Cervical and Low Back Care. Presented at Northwestern College of Chiropractic Homecoming. NWHSU, Bloomington, MN, February 2011.
Klein AS, Mauer N. Evaluation and Management of Neck and Back Pain. Presented at the 12th Annual Orthopedic Update. Park Nicollet Clinic, St. Louis Park, MN, September 2008.
Klein AS. Core Stabilization, and Proprioceptive Rehabilitation. Presented at the 10th Annual International Chiropractic and Interdisciplinary Congress. Polanco, Mexico City, October 2007.
Klein AS, Perlman, D. Case Study: Hip injury in a recreational golfer. Abstract presentation at the ACBSP Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium, San Francisco, CA, March 2006.
Klein AS. Clinical Quality Improvement and Chiropractic Care. Presented at Blue Cross/Blue Shield Panel Discussion, Eagan, MN, October 2003.
Klein AS. The Role of Chiropractic in Sports Medicine. Presented at Conference Continuing Education Series. The Orthopaedic Center, Eden Prairie, MN, October 2002.
Klein AS. Chiropractic Care in Infants and Children. Presented at Pediatric Grand Rounds. Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN, May 2002.
Klein AS. Current State of Integrated Care. Presented at The Future of Health Care: Collaboration Between Chiropractic and Traditional Medical Care, Sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MN, Northwestern Health Sciences University, and the Academic Center of the University of MN. Bloomington, MN, May 2000.
Klein AS. Exercise Methodology: Principles and Applications. In; Spinal Rehabilitation, Ed. David E. Stude. Stamford, CT:Appleton & Lange, 1999.
Klein AS. Back Stabilization in Strength Training. Presented at the Minnesota National Strength and Conditioning Annual Meeting, Bloomington, MN, March 1999.
Klein AS. A proposed clinical pathway for chiropractic management of chronic low back pain patients. Topics Clin Chiro 5(2):41-47, 1998.
Klein AS. Chiropractic Principles and Integration Into the Sports Medicine Team. FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL, June 1998.
Klein AS. Principles of Exercise Physiology and Golf. LPGA Midwest Section Seminar, Bloomington, MN, November 1997.
Klein AS. Effects of single leg versus double leg plyometric training on vertical jump height. Free communication, National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference, Las Vegas, June 1997.
Klein AS, Stark TW. Comparison of injury rates for single leg versus double leg plyometric training. Free communication, American Chiropractic Association Council on Sports Injuries Symposium, Los Angeles, April 1997.
Klein, AS. Upper body plyometric training. A clinical workshop, ACA Council on Sports Injuries Symposium, Los Angeles, April 1997.
Klein A. Health Benefits of Exercise. Topics Clin Chiro 3(4):8-13, 1996.
Klein A, Burke T. Comparison of active kinesthetic acuity in knee joint movement. Free Communication, American Chiropractic Association Council on Sports Injuries, Atlanta, July 1996.
Klein A. Comparison and analysis of exercise and spinal manipulation as modulators of the immune response. Review. Free communication, American Chiropractic Association Council on Sports Injuries, Atlanta, July 1996.
Klein A. Clinical Approach to Patellofemoral Arthralgia. Presented at the Federation Internationale Chiropratique Sportive Symposium, Atlanta, July 1996.
Klein A. Strength Training and the Low Back. Presented at the Minnesota Strength and Conditioning Annual Meeting, Bloomington, Minnesota, March 1996.
Klein A. Principles of Strength and Conditioning, and Rehabilitation. Presented at the Mexico Chiropractic Centennial, Mexico City, Mexico, October, 1995.
Klein A. Plyometrics: Principles and Clinical Implications. Presented at FICS Symposium, Chiropractic Centennial, Washington, D.C. July, 1995, and Davenport, Iowa, September, 1995.
Shambaugh JP, Klein A, Herbert J. Structural measures as predictors of injury in basketball players. Med Sci Sports Exerc 23(5):522-527, May 1991.
Klein A, Shambaugh JP. The use of structural analysis as a predictor in basketball injuries. Free Communication, American Public Health Association, New York City, September, 1990.
Burke T, Klein A. Active kinesthetic acuity in knee flexion replication in relation to an external load. Free Communication presented to the American College of Sports Medicine, Salt Lake City, May 1990. Med Sci Sports Exerc 22(2 supp):118, April 1990.
Burke T, A Klein, L Dorf. Active kinesthetic acuity in knee joint replication in relation to an external load. Poster presentation to the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, May 1989. Med Sci Sports Exerc 21(2 supp):97, April 1989.
Klein A. Physiological basis for muscular hypertrophy. Natural Bodybuilder 1(4):14-15, 1986.