By Matt Browning
Rose Hill sophomore soccer player Noah Plaza had to go to Advanced Physical Therapy last year for a back disorder that made his life on and off the soccer field difficult.
“I have a condition with my back called scoliosis and mine is not as bad as others,” Plaza said. “But it is still noticeable and one day while I was out on the field practicing by myself I hit a move where the ball goes over my head and I hit a sharp 180 turn and the bottom of my back popped.”
Advanced Physical Therapy’s primary focus was to get Plaza’s back to loosen and for him to become more flexible.
“The treatments were about 45 minutes to an hour each and they went on for a few weeks,” Plaza said. “They started intense, at least that is what I thought but when I look back at it, it was only because my back was under more stress. The sessions were great in intensity and they felt easier the longer I went because my back was getting better. They also have a chair that relaxes my back after a workout or session.”
There was one particular exercise Plaza thought was especially beneficial to his back.
“One of the exercises that they gave me was a plank combined with leg raises,” Plaza said. “How you do that is you get in a plank position and you raise your leg up behind you then you can also do it with a side plank.”
Plaza said APT would be his choice if he to do it all over again. They provided the best plan and service for what he needed.
“APT is a great experience not only for the recovery but also for the staff that work there because they are very nice and will for sure by the end of it be your friend,” Plaza said.
