Learn About The Power of Parent Involvement in Injury Recovery
For student-athletes, safety and successful injury recovery require a solid support system that bridges communication between athletic staff, students and families. This was certainly the case for Isaiah Edwards, a junior at East Forsyth High School, whose severe Achilles injury during spring football practice set him on a challenging recovery path. Thanks to the dedication of his Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist athletic trainer, Natalie High, and the hands-on involvement of his parents and family, Isaiah’s journey highlights how parent involvement and open communication accelerated his path to recovery.
