Growing up I played soccer with the intent to be like Michelle Ackers or Julie Foudy, going to the Olympics and playing in the Women's World Cup. I trained and played hard at a very competitive level. Well, I never made it there. Dr. Walters has given me insight into my three ACL tears, two MCL tears, stress fracture in my L4, Achilles Tendon rupture (all that happened before I was thirty). Instead of the usual "I guess your body broke down too soon" or "coaches these days train kids too hard," he gave me insight that was different, compassionate, and hopeful. I believe he is at the forefront of his field. Looking at training, injury, and rehabilitation from the perspective of the whole person, not just bones, tissue, muscles, and joints. After our appointment I left feeling encouraged about my future as someone who thrives in outdoor activity, farming, coaching, and of course, soccer. I was no longer hopeless at 30 years old with a broken body that I broke by playing "too hard" when I was you and now can't be fixed. Thank you Dr. Walters for approaching your job with a different perspective. read more