Cam Akers
If you're a Rams fan, you probably know what happened to Cam Akers.
The young running back went on IR in November with an Achilles injury, but came back two weeks later and rushed for 76 yards and 3 touchdowns the following week against Philadelphia.
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Cam Akers was a highly touted prospect when he committed to play for the Florida State Seminoles out of high school, but in his true freshman season, he tore his Achilles and was forced to redshirt.
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After his injury, Cam spent nine months rehabbing it, but once he came back, he showed the world that no matter how big the obstacle is, nothing can keep you down if you believe in yourself.
Akers was able to make a remarkable recovery for the 2019 NFL Draft and eventually signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent.”
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One of the keys to Cam Akers' remarkable recovery from an Achilles injury is physical therapy.
“Physical therapy is a vital part of the process for any athlete who is trying to recover from an injury.”
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One of the many reasons why Cam Akers and the Rams were able to bounce back from their Achilles injury was because of the holistic training approach put in place by the team and strength staff.