Injury Reconditioning
Darryl Hamilton, 39
Former New York Mets baseball player
Current TV and Radio Analyst for MajorLeagueBaseball.com (MLB.com)
Houston, Texas
I've learned a lot about what to do to my body, from knowing them (Dr. Sanders/trainers) over
the last few years. They didn't want me to change what I was doing - just strengthen the muscles I
needed to do them.
There's a much better chance of avoiding surgery today, because today's athlete knows a lot more about
their body than they did 20 years ago. Going under the knife in surgery is not always the best thing in
the long term. It's better to avoid it if possible by keeping the body strong.
People hear so much about what modern technology can do that they think surgery will make it better.
But it's not always the best thing.
I was an athlete for many years and my joints took a lot of abuse. A problem I had with my foot developed
into a problem with my knee. What trainers like George at the Sanders Clinic continue to stress is the
importance of strengthening all the muscles around a weak or injured area. I've learned a lot about what
to do to my body, from knowing them over the last few years. The routine they helped me establish included
everything from lifting weights to running. They didn't want me to change what I was doing - just strengthen
the muscles I needed to do them.
And even though I'm retired from baseball now, I'm working out everyday and strengthening in order to avoid future injuries.
Kevin Garrett, 23
Cornerback St. Louis Rams
St. Louis, Mo.
He could have just said let's do surgery and take care of the problem. But, he didn't. He said he really
didn't think I needed surgery and that I should try a few things before going under the knife. That really
impressed me.
I was really impressed with Dr. Sander's honesty. When my agent advised me to see him about my knee problems,
he could have just said let's do surgery and take care of the problem. But, he didn't. He said he really didn't
think I needed surgery and that I should try a few things before going under the knife. That really impressed me.
I've had knee problems for a long time - probably because of my sport. My knees take a lot of pounding, twisting
and grinding. I've even had another doctor do arthroscopic surgery a couple of years ago and still had problems.
Dr. Sanders gave me some exercises to do and monitors the progress to see if we can take care of things without
surgery. I've been working with him for a few months now and so far so good.
I'm really happy with him and happy that he didn't cut on my knee. He has a personable approach and can relate
to his patients. He wants to keep you strong and healthy.
