People who hold physical therapy jobs recognized a high school senior in Kansas for achieving significant progress in his recuperation from a life-long congenital condition he had battled, according to a published report.
Cameron Reynolds is the recipient of the Great Recovery Award issued by the Miami County Medical Center during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, The Louisburg Herald reports. The medical center has been awarding the recognition for five years; Reynolds has osteochondroma, which causes the creation of benign tumors consisting of bone and cartilage, for which he has had six surgeries.
"I've worked with many physical therapists and Christine is probably the best I've had," Reynolds told the news source. "I definitely excelled and was getting a lot better, which is mainly the one-on-one; that's really helpful."
This past June, Reynolds underwent operations on his left arm and left leg to remove the tumors. In total, he had three bone spurs removed.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, physical therapists aid patients' recovery from surgery and illnesses by helping enhance range of motion and manage lingering pain.