By Matt Browning
Daxton Weakley from Ark City knew something was wrong, but wasn’t sure exactly what happened when he was wrestling in the Geary, OK Tournament.
“During the match I had a sudden pain in my left shoulder,” Weakley said. “I had to take an injury time out because I was sure I had dislocated my shoulder or something. This wasn’t stopping me from continuing this match so I went back in and finished. After the match was over, I realized that I could no longer move my arm up or down or side to side. It would just hang there.”
Weakley had torn his labrum and had surgery on December 22. Then rehabilitation at Advanced Physical Therapy.
“In the beginning the rehab process was a bit painful,” Weakley said. “It seemed to be a slow process to regain mobility which was the first step in the process. The staff at APT would teach me exercises to do at home and at school to help this process in regaining mobility and strength. They would also help lift my arm and shoulder and stretch my shoulder to help with the mobility.”
Advanced Physical Therapy did wonders for Weakley, who spent 16 weeks going to rehabilitation.
“Since my injury ended any and all sports the remainder of my Sophomore year, physical therapy seemed like it took forever,” Weakley said. “This process was not only physically challenging but mentally challenging as well. I would recommend APT to anyone. The staff was great and were always very helpful to me.”
