Bay State Physical Therapy 2022 Comeback Player of the Year

For the second consecutive year, Bay State Physical Therapy and MCR Chiropractic are proud to be the Official Physical Therapy Partner and Official Chiropractic Partner of the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. Our partnership focuses on helping reduce soccer injuries through preventative screenings and proactive preparation, so every athlete in the Massachusetts Youth Soccer organization can participate and play at their best.

As a part of our partnership, we are pleased to sponsor the Comeback Player of the Year Award. This award was created by Bay State Physical Therapy and Mass Youth Soccer to recognize a player who has shown perseverance in overcoming the adversity caused by a sports injury. Congratulations to all 2022 nominees for this award; their inspiring stories were truly incredible!

On Saturday, June 17^th, we had the pleasure of presenting Kaitlynn Baker of the United Soccer Club of Auburn with the 2022 Bay State Physical Therapy Comeback Player of the Year Award. Kaitlynn (‘Kaity’) is a United Soccer of Auburn athlete who suffered a complete ACL tear and a partial meniscus tear during her first varsity home game for her high school team. Kaity’s healthcare team, including her surgeon, Dr. Dennis Kramer of Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Bay State Physical Therapy, Worcester team, worked together to ensure she received the care and support needed to overcome her injury and return to the sport she loved.

Pictured above at the award presentation, from left to right: Brady Hill, President of Bay State Physical Therapy, Matt Ganias (Club Coach), Jordan Maeda (Kaity’s physical therapist and Bay State Physical Therapy, Worcester Clinic Manager), Kaity, Mila Baker, Mila Ganias (friend and teammate), Kaity’s parents Jen and Dave Baker, Erin Bjorkman (friend and teammate), and Bud Freitas (‘Grandpa Bud’).

Kaity shared, “Every physical therapist I worked with from the Worcester team pushed me to be the best version of myself, particularly Jordan Maeda, PT, DPT, who helped me feel confident and recognized each accomplishment, even the smallest victory, along my rehab journey.”

“We began Kaity’s physical therapy immediately after her injury, even before her surgery. This time allowed us to get her leg as strong as possible so she could have the best possible surgical outcomes,” Jordan stated. “Following her surgery, we used various services, including dry needling, to help her muscles recover while her ACL healed. With the support of her family, her soccer team, and our physical therapy team, Kaity was empowered to keep pushing through the hard times. She is now possibly stronger than she was before the injury.”

At Bay State Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to building healthier communities by delivering the best services possible to our patients. We are honored to partner with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Organization, which shares our same dedication to empowering health and wellness through injury prevention. Download a copy of our Injury Prevention Guide to learn more about the 4 most common injuries in soccer athletes.

To learn more about our partnership, click here.