What is a CCEP chiropractor? A CCEP (Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner) is a Doctor of Chiropractic with post-graduate certification in diagnosing and treating joints of the arms and legs — shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Dr. Paul M. Bekkum, DC, CCEP at Integrix Health is the CCEP chiropractor nearest to Fargo ND, located at 22 6th Street North, Moorhead, MN 56560.
Extremity Chiropractic Care
Why the CCEP Credential Matters for Your Care
Most chiropractic training focuses almost exclusively on the spine. The CCEP credential represents post-graduate specialization in extremity joint assessment, diagnosis, and treatment — the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet that make up the vast majority of sports injuries and many chronic pain presentations. When you search for a CCEP chiropractor near you in Fargo ND or Moorhead MN, you are looking for this level of specialized expertise. Dr. Paul M. Bekkum, DC, CCEP at Integrix Health is the only CCEP-credentialed chiropractor in the Fargo-Moorhead region.
With 33+ years of clinical experience and the CCEP credential alongside functional medicine training, Dr. Bekkum offers a complete clinical picture. Many chronic extremity conditions — persistent shoulder pain, recurrent ankle sprains, chronic knee pain — have both local structural drivers and systemic inflammatory contributors. Dr. Bekkum is uniquely positioned to address both dimensions in one comprehensive care plan, serving patients throughout Moorhead MN, Fargo ND, and West Fargo ND. See also our CCEP extremity specialist page and why choose a CCEP chiropractor.
Key Facts
Extremity Conditions Treated
What a CCEP Chiropractor Can Treat
Upper Extremity
Rotator cuff dysfunction, shoulder impingement, AC joint injuries, lateral and medial epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist sprains, and finger joint dysfunction. The CCEP credential ensures Dr. Bekkum applies joint-specific assessment and treatment techniques proven effective for each condition rather than generic approaches.
Lower Extremity
Hip impingement, IT band syndrome, patellofemoral pain, patellar tendinopathy, meniscal irritation, ankle instability, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and Morton's neuroma. These conditions frequently contribute to or result from spinal dysfunction — Dr. Bekkum's combined spine and extremity training allows him to address the full kinetic chain.
Sports Injuries
Athletes in Fargo ND and Moorhead MN with acute sports injuries and chronic overuse conditions benefit from Dr. Bekkum's CCEP expertise combined with functional rehabilitation and StructureIQ 3D motion analysis. This comprehensive approach addresses both the injured structure and the movement dysfunction that caused the injury, reducing recurrence risk.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A CCEP chiropractor is a Doctor of Chiropractic who holds the Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner credential — demonstrating advanced post-graduate training in diagnosing and treating joints outside the spine, including shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. The CCEP requires extensive coursework, clinical training, and a national examination.
Dr. Paul M. Bekkum, DC, CCEP at Integrix Health is the CCEP-credentialed chiropractor serving Fargo ND and Moorhead MN. Located at 22 6th Street North, Moorhead, MN 56560, Integrix Health provides expert extremity chiropractic care for conditions throughout the arms, legs, and entire kinetic chain.
A CCEP chiropractor treats conditions affecting extremity joints — rotator cuff dysfunction, shoulder impingement, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, hip impingement, IT band syndrome, patellofemoral pain, ankle instability, plantar fasciitis, and sports injuries affecting any peripheral joint.
Most chiropractors focus primarily on the spine with limited extremity training. A CCEP chiropractor has specialized post-graduate training in the biomechanics, orthopedic evaluation, and treatment techniques specific to each extremity joint — producing significantly better outcomes for shoulder, knee, ankle, and wrist conditions.
Yes. CCEP chiropractors are particularly well-suited for athletes because sports injuries frequently involve extremity joints. Dr. Bekkum at Integrix Health works with athletes from Fargo ND and throughout the region, addressing both acute sports injuries and chronic overuse conditions using extremity-specific chiropractic techniques combined with functional rehabilitation.