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Amanda Burkart-
Volleyball
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 Amanda
is a freshman outside hitter for the women's volleyball team. She
injured her low back in a match while hitting a ball on 9/27/05.
Prior to her injury she had been named NJAC Rookie of the Week on
two occassions (1st
week, 2nd
week). She had a prior back injury two years previous in high
school that kept her out about half the year. She was inititially
treated for SI dysfunction and missed two practices and then began
a gradual return to full play on 10/10. She continuded rehab during
this time but her symptoms worsened. Due to this she was again removed
from competition on 10/20 and was seen by Dr. Brad Tucker on 10/26
for evaluation.
At this time she was diagnosed with piriformis syndrome and we refocused
her rehab to address this issue. She began to feel some significant
improvement on 10/27 and was cleared for 30 minutes of practice
on 10/31. She then played in one game of the match at Kean on 11/1
which was the opening round of the NJAC Playoffs. She then progressed
to full practice and full clearance for the match on 11/3 at Rutgers-Camden
for the second round of the playoffs. Burkart led the team in this
match with 17 kills and 25 digs. She also partcipated in the NJAC
Conference Championships and ECAC Tournament, which were both loses
for Stockton.
"Amanda really toughed it out at the end of the season because
we did not have her painfree through rehab at that point."
commented Jon Heck, MS, ATC, Coordinator of Athletic Training. Burkart
also continued rehab into December until all of her symptoms were
resolved. She went on to be named 2nd
Team All NJAC and finish second on the team in kills and digs. |
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