04/25/2026
There is a phrase commonly used among motorcyclists as a stark reminder to be vigilant: There are two types of riders: those that have crashed and those that will crash.
While this isn’t true in every instance, it was for Chad Hemric, an avid dirt-bike rider and cyclist who twice injured his rotator cuff in falls. Having been through surgery and physical therapy previously, Chad had an idea of what to expect.
With a goal of getting back to dirt-bike racing, he scheduled an appointment with Physical Therapist Hannah Leffew at Select Physical Therapy - Suffolk. Hannah previously helped him return to riding.
“This was the second PT for the same shoulder,” he shared. "So, we worked to gain strength since the rotator cuff isn’t functional anymore.”
Chad credits Hannah for her exceptional encouragement, both physically and mentally. He received positive instruction, the reasoning behind it and engaging variations to the exercises. Each session helped restore his range of motion and strength. He is still on his way to recovery, given the permanency of the injury, but has already registered for his next race.