I am currently a Junior at University of North Florida pursuing a degree in Exercise Science. I had been a competitive baseball player since I was 10 yrs old and was playing at St. Johns State College when I developed pain in my right (throwing) shoulder during my freshman season. I finished the season but could not throw without pain. I took the summer off from playing and did rehab, to strengthen the shoulder. My first week back of my Sophomore year after only a few throws the pain returned even worse. After seeing the trainer and having an MRI Arthrogram it was determined that I had a Labral tear.
One of my teammates brothers previously had shoulder surgery by Dr. Kaplan and had returned to baseball and was pleased with his experience. After weighing my options with the team, I elected to have Dr. Kaplan preform the needed surgery in August of 2012. I followed the rehabilitation as directed by Dr. Kaplan and by The end of February 2013 I was back on the field, and part of the Conference Champion Team.
During my recovery and rehab time I discovered Crossfit and was getting stronger all the time. Thanks to Dr. Kaplan and the surgery 14 months after my shoulder surgery I was able to compete in my first Crossfit competition and won my division. My shoulder has never felt better or stronger. I have given up baseball for Crossfit and continue to train for my next competition.
I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Kaplan to anyone for their Orthopedic needs.
Labral Repair
I am currently a Junior at University of North Florida pursuing a degree in Exercise Science. I had been a competitive baseball player since I was 10 yrs old and was playing at St. Johns State College when I developed pain in my right (throwing) shoulder during my freshman season. I finished the season but could not throw without pain. I took the summer off from playing and did rehab, to strengthen the shoulder. My first week back of my Sophomore year after only a few throws the pain returned even worse. After seeing the trainer and having an MRI Arthrogram it was determined that I had a Labral tear.One of my teammates brothers previously had shoulder surgery by Dr. Kaplan and had returned to baseball and was pleased with his experience. After weighing my options with the team, I elected to have Dr. Kaplan preform the needed surgery in August of 2012. I followed the rehabilitation as directed by Dr. Kaplan and by The end of February 2013 I was back on the field, and part of the Conference Champion Team.
During my recovery and rehab time I discovered Crossfit and was getting stronger all the time. Thanks to Dr. Kaplan and the surgery 14 months after my shoulder surgery I was able to compete in my first Crossfit competition and won my division. My shoulder has never felt better or stronger. I have given up baseball for Crossfit and continue to train for my next competition.
I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Kaplan to anyone for their Orthopedic needs.