Sports Medicine Athletes of the Month
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January 2011

“PT has given me a chance to rebuild my strength and return to the lacrosse field with confidence.”

Mackenzie Berliner-Glasser
Bishop O’Dowd High School
Sport: Lacrosse

Mackenzie hit every milestone in his rehabilitation on time. He was best at working on strengthening his hamstrings.

February 2011

“PT has given me the opportunity to gain my strength and confidence in the sport I love. Keep smiling and having fun… A day without laughing is a day wasted”

Erin Angell
Golden Bear Gymnastics
Gymnastics

Erin dominated recent competition (three gold medals) while battling persistent ankle pain. She is absolutely the best at ball rollouts and pike-ups!

March 2011

“PT has really helped me be more careful with the use of my right shoulder during baseball. Tuan and Dave are intelligent, helpful physical therapists- at least for Laker fans!”

Nicholas Shebek
El Cerrito High School
Baseball & Soccer

Nick had a major procedure and has made great strides in his recovery to return to baseball. He is a great patient because he is always working hard in the clinic and never complains. Pretty good for a Celtics fan!

April 2011

“It’s really fun!!! PT has helped me a lot with my knee.”

Maria Gonzalez
Esperanza Elementary School
Basketball & Running

Maria always is enthusiastic while doing her PT. She has given the most smiles by one patient, learned to skip backwards, and returned to all sports activities. She works so efficiently that we run out of exercises to give her.

May 2011

With physical therapy and the help of all the great staff, I will recover to 100% and be ready for next season!!!”

Marquise "The Rhino" Irvin
Armijo High School
Football/Wrestling/Track

Marquise is recovering from a major knee injury and hopes to impress all college football scouts next season. He was best at coming up with his own nickname for the upcoming football season.

June 2011

"To know me is to know that i am Kristen: curious, generous, friendly, funny, spontaneous, crazy, sweet, hard-working, extremely creative, inviting... tall, dorky, young at heart!"

Kristen Welsh
Children’s Hospital Oakland
Basketball, Dancing, Singing

Her achievements include: 2010 Alhambra High Athletes Hall of Fame; AIYA Basketball Player; 2007-11 Best Pastry Chef Award

Kristen is one of the most giving & caring individuals we know. We are very sad that she is leaving us for the ATL.

July 2011

"Physical Therapy is the key to coming back to your sport. Each and every drop of sweat gave me strength in my knee. Always give it your all and write your own history!!!"

Joel Lopez
Fremont High School
Soccer

Joel has made great strides toward returning to soccer after enduring a major knee injury/surgery. He takes on any/all challenges in PT without hesitation!!!

August 2011

"PT is great and David helped my knee get better so that I can go back to sports again."

Lauren Mispagel
Holy Spirit School
Volleyball, Soccer, & Swimming

Lauren worked hard to get her knee back to normal, and now she can ride a bike! She enjoyed walking on the treadmill forward and backward. She did not enjoy measuring day.

September 2011

“Listen to your PT and you will get better!”

Megan Averitt
Alameda High School & Sorcerer Softball
Softball

Spent her senior year summer in physical therapy working out scar tissue, all with a smile & incredible resolve to get back to sprinting! She did not enjoy getting up early and getting her scar tissue mobilized.

October/Novmeber 2011

“If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger!”

Shelby Borenstadt
Christ the King
Soccer

Shelby ecovered very nicely from a horrific knee injury. She was best at performing all exercises expected of her, and never missed an appointment.

December 2011

"Never give up because over time you see results."

Maya Rapier
Oakland Tech High School
Basketball

Maya endured multiple MRIs, brace fittings, and mastered the HOP test….all with a smile! She feels more confident with her left knee now.

January 2010

“I love this place! Tuan and Kristen are the best! I wouldn’t be where I’m at without them and Dr. Friend!”

Chris Sprague
De La Salle High School
Sport: Football

After having ACL reconstruction, Chris has finally returned to jogging after being out of sports for 6+ months. Chris’s best attributes are his warm and friendly personality, along with his drive and dedication to getting better!

February 2010

“David and Bruce have really helped me recover quickly.”

Hannah Soltz
Lincoln Middle School
Sport: Swimming

After four months of running with pain in both knees, Hannah has found the winning formula for pain-free running: a positive attitude, diligence, and effective exercise.

March 2010

“Can you just come to our house and be our personal PT?!!”

Ariel Pacini
Pinole Middle School
Sport: Track & Field

Her perfectionism and attention to detail has allowed her to make a spectacular return to track.

April 2010

“When can I play?!! I feel great and I’m ready!!”

Mary Orbeta
St. Joseph’s Elementary
Sport: Volleyball

Able to return to volleyball in time to play in their Washington Invitational Tournament.

May 2010

“Aha Baby!”

Carrie Lee
Alameda High School
Sport: Softball

Plays pitcher and 3rd base for the Alameda Hornets. Made Varsity as a freshman. Carrie was motivated abd had a good attitude while bringing general cheer and spirit to the entire clinic. She was willing and eager to try anything.

June 2010

"David has helped me greatly on my way back to playing football next season."

Kevin Hernandez
Granada High School
Sport: Football

Kevin made monster gains in recovery from knee surgery. He had a great overhead squat.

July 2010

“Thanks to everyone at the Sports Medicine Center for helping make my dream come true so I can return to baseball. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your help. Thank you!”

Jaleel Porter
Stanford University
Sport: Baseball

Jaleel received a baseball scholarship to Stanford University.

August 2010

“Always listen to Tuan and do your exercises at home!”

Daniel Daniel
Alameda High School
Sport: Water Polo

He is captain of the water polo team and working towards getting onto the Cal team next year. Daniel reports that his legs are now stronger than everybody elses in the water.

September 2010

Henry Howard
Piedmont High School
Sport: Football

Henry showed his dedication to rehab by coming to many early morning physical therapy sessions. He plays wide receiver on his team.

October 2010

“I miss coming to PT!!!!”

Breanna Brown
Bishop O’Dowd High School
Sport: Basketball

Bre is a hard-nosed, tough, dedicated and academically focused student athlete! She puts 110% into her rehab and her dedication will show this coming bball season!

November 2010

“Keep trying, to reach a happy ending”

Reyna Buzon
Alameda High
Sport: Bay Oaks Soccer

Reyna mastered her single leg squat with a smile! Her favorite thing about rehab is getting better.

December 2010

“Work hard, even when no one is watching!”

Joseph Ross
Bishop O’Dowd High School
Sport: Baseball

Joe always gave full effort on all his PT exercises. He OWNED the ball pike to maximize his core stability.

September 2009

“I really enjoyed therapy and all the support from the staff.”

Christian Andrews
McClymonds High School
Sport: Football & Basketball

Christian worked hard to recover form ankle surgery. He provided a fine example of work ethic and technique in performing therapuetic exercises.

October 2009

“Nothing beats a failure but a try!”

Terika Brewer
Arroyo High School
Sport: Volleyball & Basketball

Tarika is hard working & positive. During rehabilitation, she stayed actively involved as team manager for her volleyball and basketball teams.

November 2009

“Go hard or go home!”

Amari Joseph
Claremont Middle School
Sport: Basketball

Amari always has a smile and never complains.

December 2009

“Keeping a positive attitude is key to getting better.”

Sophie Vaughan
Bishop O’Dowd
Sport: Cross Country, Track, Volleyball

Sophie has exceptional resolve and commitment to her rehab program and always comes prepared to work hard to achieve her goals.