DCH PHYSICAL THERAPY SPORTS SYMPOSIUM ATTRACTS CLOSE TO 200 PEE WEE FOOTBALL PLAYERS

The annual Southeastern Indiana Sports Symposium sponsored by Dearborn County Hospital Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Aurora Physical Therapy and Swanson Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine took place recently at the Southeastern Indiana Youth Football League (SIYFL) fields in Aurora.  More than 190 young players participated in the event, which was held in conjunction with this year’s South Dearborn Pee Wee Football Camp.

Working with the youth at the symposium were trainers from Tekulve Acceleration Training in Cincinnati and coaches from Miami University and South Dearborn High School football teams.  Participants were divided into groups by age.  Each group rotated through three 45 minute sessions.  Players worked on plyometrics (jumping), agility and running with the Tekulve trainers; receiving skills with the Miami University coaches; and the running of offensive plays and other football drills with the coaches from South Dearborn High School.

“This event was South Dearborn Pee Wee Football’s kickoff for its season,” explained Ed Brush, M.S.P.T./A.T.C., DCH Physical Therapy Director.  “It’s the first time that our symposium has focused on youth football and I’m pleased at how well it turned out.”

Each participant received a souvenir football and a rally towel donated by the hospital’s Physical Therapy Department, Aurora Physical Therapy and Dr. Jim Swanson, Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon.  In addition, a cookout was held at the conclusion of the camp and the Aurora Fire Department came by with its pumper to spray water and cool off everyone after lunch.

Assisting with the football camp were Mr. Brush; Ben Huber, M.P.T., DCH Physical Therapist; Rick Watson, P.T.A./A.T.C., DCH Physical Therapy Assistant; and Jared Wilburn, M.P.T., DCH Physical Therapist.  Dearborn County Hospital has sponsored a free Sports Symposium for the past 12 consecutive years. 

“I want to thank Dearborn County Hospital Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Aurora Physical Therapy and Dr. Jim Swanson for their efforts in sponsoring this football clinic,” added Arlis Boggs, President of South Dearborn Pee Wee Football.  “Even though it was a hot day, I know our Pee Wee players gained a great deal from working with these professional trainers and coaches.”

For more information on Dearborn County Hospital Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, please call (812) 537-8144 or (800) 676-5572, ext. 8144; for Aurora Physical Therapy, 107 Bridgeway Street, call (812) 926-0431; for DCH Harrison Outpatient Physical Therapy, 1100 Harrison Avenue, call (513) 202-0518 or (877) 581-1494; or for Swanson Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, 272 Bielby Road, Lawrenceburg, call (812) 537-8402.