How This Basketball Referee Got Back on the Court After Knee Surgery
Each month, Iron Physical Therapy highlights a special patient to tell their inspiring story. We want to honor people who go all in - body, mind and spirit. They show us what’s possible - that you can move on from a setback to do amazing things...to challenge your body, to chase your dreams, to address future pain in a healthy way, to #getbetterbebetter. Read Richard’s story below and then click here to read more inspiring patient stories.
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“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
Richard is used to calling the shots, but this referee found himself sitting on the sidelines after knee surgery. Instead of just waiting to get better, he took the initiative to make sure he could get back out on the court and field. Although it hasn't always been easy, Richard has consistently shown up and proved that when you put in the hard work, you make things happen.
-Dr. Marnie Wortman, DPT
In Richard’s Own Words…
1) List Three Words to Describe You:
Active, Energetic, Outgoing
2) What Brought You Into Physical Therapy?
I was sent to physical therapy after patellar fracture repair surgery.
3) How would you describe physical therapy to someone who doesn’t know what it is?
I have been to physical therapy before and the results are actually remarkable.
4) What would you say to someone who is living in pain and putting off physical therapy?
Just go!!
5) What activities are you most excited about getting back to?
The thing I want to do most is get back on the field to continue to do what i love as a referee!
7) What did you enjoy most about your PT experience?
The therapists and staff at Iron PT are delightful!
