
Dr. Eric Merritt
Golf biomechanics & sports injury prevention
About
Dr. Eric Merritt is a sports chiropractor and founder of Ascend Sports Chiropractic in Atlanta, Georgia, holding a Master's degree in Biomechanics from the University of Georgia and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University. His research background spans golf swing biomechanics and injury dynamics, and he has served as an injury consultant for athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, track and field, and professional golf. He is a full-body certified Active Release Techniques (ART) Elite Provider and holds a Level 2 Medical certification from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). His clinical focus centers on reducing injury risk, evidence-based injury treatment, and performance optimization for athletes at all levels.