Dr. Matthew Busam and Al Ducker, ATC presented to the senior athletic training class at the College of Mt. St. Joseph on patellofemoral knee pain on February 13. Dr. Busam explained various knee problems and the rationale for doing surgery and Al Ducker gave insight on evaluating such problems and the conservative treatment plan for the individual. Dr. Busam specializes in the treatment of knee and shoulder problems and has a focus on sports medicine injuries. He has office hours in Western Hills and Crestview Hills, KY. An avid runner, he’s Dr. Matthew Busam lecturing on Knee Pain participated in numerous 5K races, the Flying Pig marathon, and is on the Cincinnati Flying Pig Wellness Team. Cincinnati SportsMedicine provides numerous presentations throughout the year to schools, organizations, and other medical providers.

Wright hurt his shoulder during a summer workout in the weight  room.  Bench pressing, he remembers hearing a “pop”.  “At the time it didn’t keep me from doing the reps,” remembers Wright.  “But as time went on during the summer, the pain got worse.  The breaking point came when I tried to carry a light backpack to a pickup game and remember the pressure on my shoulder was killing me.  Then during that game I put my arms up to block and another player drove into my shoulder and knocked it back.  The pain was horrible and my arm went numb, so I knew it was really time to have it looked at.”

The decision of where to go was an easy one.  A multi-sport athlete while in high school, Wright turned to a trusted name who took care of him in the past, Dr. Samer Hasan, an orthopaedic surgeon with Cincinnati SportsMedicine & Orthopaedic Center, who is fellowship trained in the treatment of complex shoulder injuries.  “He was the first person I thought of,” says Wright.  “He treated me before when I was hurt so I knew he’d do a great job.”

“Spencer tore the superior labrum, which is the top part of the soft cartilage ring that lines and deepens the glenoid, or socket of the shoulder joint,” describes Dr. Hasan.  “This injury is often referred to as a SLAP –  Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior – tear and can result from a sudden traction on the biceps tendon which originates at the superior labrum.  His physical examination was highly suggestive of a SLAP tear and a magnetic resonance arthrogram confirmed the injury.  I repaired Spencer’s SLAP tear arthroscopically using two suture anchors to suture the torn labrum back onto the superior glenoid.”

Spencer began a supervised physical therapy program within a couple of days after his surgery.  “He progressed wonderfully through his rehabilitation, and is now continuing to work on strength and conditioning,” comments Dr. Hasan. “At his most recent follow-up visit, all physical examination findings that had been present pre-operatively had normalized and Spencer’s shoulder strength was excellent. I had no alternative but to clear him to resume playing collegiate basketball. Indeed, he recovered far ahead of schedule, but I shouldn’t be all that surprised – Spencer’s athleticism and motivation to return back to sport was never in doubt. I’m confident that he’ll be alright.”

Wright says Dr. Hasan always remained encouraging and optimistic during his recovery, keeping him motivated.   “Dr. Hasan really understands athletes and how important returning to play means,” says Wright.  “He originally said I was probably looking at returning in January, but I’m way ahead of schedule.  He said I returned faster than any other athlete with this kind of injury.  I am practicing with no limitations and my range of motion is great.

Wright’s patience and commitment to his recovery has paid off.  He played in the Colonel’s fifth game of the season in a 78-62 win at Franklin, Indiana, bringing him a step closer to helping the team make a run for their fourth consecutive Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship.  “Being a part of a college team and playing with your best friends is really what I like most about playing,” says Wright.  ”Honestly, because it had been my first week of full practice I didn’t think I would get to play.  I’m very excited to be back in the fold of things and hopefully I can continue to participate and play.  It’s very exciting to be back.”

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Read below for additional information from the President of the American Physical Therapy Association:

Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

Mobility is the key ingredient to aging successfully and remaining active and independent throughout our lives. I think most will agree that is a universal goal as we grow older.

October is an exciting time for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. This is our unique opportunity to highlight the fact that we are your trusted experts in restoring and improving motion, and we can improve your quality of life, helping you to keep healthy, fit, and active and avoid surgery and long-term use of prescription medications, in many cases.

Our focus for National Physical Therapy Month this year is sports injury prevention across the lifespan. Whether it’s Little League or the Masters, participating in sports helps promote physically active lifestyles. Despite the documented health benefits of physical activity (weight management, cardiovascular endurance, improved muscular function, increased self-esteem, etc.), we know the potential for sports-related injuries exists. Participating in sports the right way is key to avoiding injuries that can sideline you for a significant amount of time.

I invite you to visit www.MoveForwardPT.com to learn about the physical therapist’s role in sports injury prevention. And, please take a moment to browse through our in-depth consumer information guides, videos, “Ask a PT,” and “Find a PT” for more about the many ways in which physical therapists can help improve your quality of life and to find a physical therapist near you.

Our role is to improve and restore motion to your life. As you make the important decisions about health care for you or your family, it is important to remember that physical therapists:

• Significantly improve mobility to perform daily activities;
• Provide an alternative to painful and expensive surgery, in many cases;
• Manage or eliminate pain without medication and its side effects, in many cases.

When it comes to health care, one size does not fit all. A physical therapist’s extensive education, clinical expertise, and “hands on” approach brings you a unique, individualized approach. When you are in the hands of a physical therapist, you have a plan of care that is safe and appropriate and addresses your individual needs and pre-existing conditions.

Here’s wishing you a happy, healthy National Physical Therapy Month. Keep “moving forward!”

Sincerely,

R Scott Ward, PT, PhD
President
American Physical Therapy Association