Jacoby Ford Making Progress After Foot Surgery

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Jacoby Ford #12 of the Oakland Raiders catches a pass over Brandon Flowers #24 of the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 7, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

Jacoby Ford suffered a season ending Lisfranc injury to his left foot in August and was placed on the injured reserve. The original injury occurred in a preseason game on August 17th at Arizona and he underwent surgery in September.Ford suffered a similar injury in 2011 that made him miss six games, but he has never missed an entire season before.
The Raiders wide receiver stopped in to the locker room last Wednesday and gave an update on his rehabilitation and progress.
"It's coming along all right so far," Ford said. "We're just waiting until I can get out of the walking boot. Then I can start actually jogging and running around on it. But right now- just kind of range of motion and just getting the soreness out of there."
When it comes to recuperating, Ford said "I've never had to go through anything like this. It's extremely tough. But I try to come around these guys whenever I can just so they can keep my spirits up and I stay in a good mood. Other than that, I just kind of stay off and just let them work. I just let them stay prepared and focused during the season."
Ford has been given no timetable for when he'll be out of the walking boot- "Just whenever the doctor tells me."
He tries to attend games, watching from a luxury box, and tries to avoid the "Black Hole." "I look at the 'Black Hole,' but I don't go down there. Too hectic for me," said Ford.
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Jacoby Ford To Have Foot Surgery

English: Jacoby Ford, a player on the Oakland Raiders American football team. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen has a lot more to be concerned about than his loss in his debut.
Jacoby Ford, who injured his foot on August 17th in an exhibition game against Arizona will require foot surgery. Ford was being groomed for a role as a receiver in addition to regular duties as a kickoff and punt return specialist.
This is the same injury Ford suffered last season, when he played just eight games, missing the last six of seven with the injury. Ford consulted with a specialist in North Carolina who encouraged him to have the surgery after the injury did not heal as quickly as anticipated.
"It's basically the same injury he had last year. When he reinjured it this season there was nothing structurally different from where it was last year. After visiting with a foot specialist in Carolina, everybody thought that given a little bit of time he would come back from it. After giving it some time and re-evaluating, everybody, the medical people, felt like that surgery was probably the best thing for him," said Allen.
When asked how long he thought Ford would be out recovering from the surgery, Allen said, "It will be a significant amount of time. I don't exactly know what that number would be."
 The Raiders could place Ford on the new injured reserve list, which could sideline him for at least 6 weeks and open up a roster spot for another player.

If you are a football and experience a foot problem, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
Craig M. Kaufman, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Sports Podiatrist in CT
Podiatrist in Newington, Kensington, and Middletown, CT
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