Athlete of the Month
2011 - 2012
School Year
Madelia Community Hospital & Clinic Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine are proud to recognize local athletes with the “Athlete of the Month” Award. The recipient will be a high school athlete who is in good standing academically, shows leadership among his or her peers and has made a recovery from a physical injury with the assistance of Madelia Community Hospital & Clinic Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. The Athlete of the Month will be recognized with a poster, acknowledgement in the Madelia Messenger and presented with a gift certificate for a free 30 minute massage at Madelia Community Hospital & Clinic.
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February 2012 |
 Megan Lee |
School: |
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial |
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| Sport: |
Volleyball, Basketball and Track |
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| Quote: | “With the help of physical therapy to make me stronger, I was able to return to basketball quickly and pain free.” |
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January 2012 |
 Lee Leal |
School: |
Madelia High School |
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| Sport: |
Football, Cross Country, Basketball,
Track and Soccer |
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| Quote: |
“Thanks to my Physical Therapist, my ankle has gained full strength and mobility. I’m ready to come back for basketball and finish my senior year.” |
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December 2011 |
 Maricella DeLaCruz |
School: |
Madelia High School |
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| Sport: | Volleyball, Track & Field, Soccer and Softball | ||||
| Quote: |
“Physical therapy has improved my strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. My physical therapist has contributed to this a lot. She helped me have less knee pain during my activities. Because of physical therapy, I’m able to play sports pain free.” |
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November 2011 |
 Brett Joramo |
School: |
Madelia High School |
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| Sport: |
Football, Wrestling, and Track |
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| Quote: | “With the help of physical therapy, I was able to recover quickly. I am very thankful to have had Jim to work with during this time.” |
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October 2011 |
 David Evjen |
School: |
Madelia High School |
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| Sport: |
Football, Basketball, and Track |
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| Quote: | “With the help of physical therapy, I have increased my flexibility and balance. Thanks to my physical therapist for helping me become a better all around athlete.” |
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September 2011 |
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School: |
Madelia High School |
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| Sport: | Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball | ||||
| Quote: | “The ImPACT test was a great way to help me tell when I was ready to start physical activity again. With the ImPACT and physical testing, I was able to make a safe return to volleyball. Jim and Jamie are very knowledgeable and made it an enjoyable experience.” |
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August 2011 |
 Adam Cooling |
School: |
Madelia High School |
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| Sport: |
Football, Wrestling, and Track |
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| Quote: |
“Jim (Physical Therapist) has thoroughly helped me recover
from many injuries including a recent knee injury. He has
been able to help me regain and build strength, and also
prepare me for my upcoming sports seasons.” |