When Jack Dibble injured\u00a0his knee during a varsity football game last season, the first thought that crossed his mind was \u201cI hope I can finish the game!\u201d\u00a0 Jack, a sophomore at Coal City High School in Illinois didn\u2019t get to finish that game . . . and, unfortunately didn\u2019t get to finish the season.\u00a0 Jack had torn his anterior cruciate ligament, commonly known as the ACL. The ACL is one of the four major knee ligaments that support and stabilize the knee.<\/p>\n
Jack had surgery to repair his ACL following his injury, and received post-operative rehabilitation at ATI Physical Therapy in Morris, IL.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing my surgery, I was sad that I couldn\u2019t finish my football season,\u201d said Jack.\u00a0 \u201cBut I knew I would recover and would be able to play again.\u201d\u00a0 Jack, a self-motivator, took strength from the professional football players that fully recovered from the same injury, and was supported by his therapy team at ATI.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy therapists at ATI were so encouraging, and the clinic atmosphere was great! They knew how to make therapy fun, but still challenged me just enough so I could recover and return to play safely.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jack gives equal credit for his recovery to his athletic trainer, Emily Edman with ATI Sports Medicine at Coal City High School.\u00a0 \u201cEmily was there when my injury happened and supported me through my surgery and therapy. My parents appreciated the fact that she was there to answer questions about my injury, and she gave them guidance on my recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n
During his physical therapy, Emily checked in on Jack regularly, monitoring his return to activity at the high school. She worked with the physical therapists to transition Jack back to play and currently works with him to continue his rehabilitation.<\/p>\n
\u201cJack and I work on his function, strength, and agility each day,\u201d said Edman. \u201cThe benefit of having an athletic trainer at the high school is the ability to monitor the athlete\u2019s progress following completion of physical therapy, continue care and transition him or her back to play safely.\u201d<\/p>\n
Just five months later, Jack is looking forward to running track as a sprinter, and has hopes of making State with his relay team.\u00a0 \u201cEveryone tells me that I made a remarkable recovery,\u201d said Jack.\u00a0 \u201cHaving Emily here is one reason why. She was my second coach, motivator, counselor and teacher.\u00a0 She gave me the guidance I needed to return to activity, and told me I could do it.\u00a0 And, if Emily says I can do it, I know I can!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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