HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -
Katie Valentine is a 10th grader on the Huntsville High School volleyball
team. She's had a run of bad luck, breaking her foot twice.
"I broke the three middle metatarsus and Heather helped me do re-rehab
the second time when I broke it," said Valentine.
Heather Aragon is in her fifth year as a certified athletic trainer for the
Huntsville Hospital Sports Center. She said being there for every athlete in
every sport is important.
They treat everything from concussions, to broken bones, to heat related
illnesses. She also treated Katie.
"The first day of volleyball workouts, she actually fractured her foot
again, so we sent her to an orthopedic surgeon," said Aragon.
Katie endured surgery and more rehab. By having someone like Heather on the
sideline, Katie said it gave her a lot more confidence to be able to go out and
play, and play hard.
"I was very glad to see her. She helped me a lot through things, and
made sure I felt safer with her," added Valentine.
Katie is now back with her teammates and practicing. And thanks to
some extra, dedicated help, she's doing well.
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