Soccer's Fabio Borini Has Foot Fracture

Liverpool striker Fabio Borini had to be substituted at half-time after sustaining a fractured foot during the Reds' recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester United and further aggravated the blow while on international duty with Italy with their Under 21's.

The team has confirmed that Borini will be out for three months after having surgery on his foot. His injury was originally diagnosed as a heavily swollen ankle, but further examination revealed the fracture. An official statement on Liverpool's website said: "Borini was assessed by the club's medical team upon his return to Melwood and a decision was made for the 21 year old to have surgery. Typically, an injury of this nature requires a three-month rehabilitation period."
Borini had been purchased from Roma over the summer transfer window for $10 million Euros, thinking he could provide some much needed depth and class in the Reds attack in the English Premier League and Europa League this summer. In five games however, Borini has yet to make a goal and has not been the attacking force Reds fans expected.
Now with the injury the Liverpool team has only one true striker, Uruguayan international Luis Suarez.
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Cuboid Syndrome In The Athlete

Are you experiencing pain, discomfort, or weakness in your foot? Are you an athlete? You may have a condition called cuboid syndrome, which results from an injury to the joints and ligaments in the area of the cuboid bone, one of the seven tarsal bones in the foot. You may experience the pain and discomfort along the little toe side of your foot.
The condition is often obtained through excessive jumping or sporting motions. Those who stand on their toes or roll the arches exercise the foot's calcaneaocuboid joint and ligament, which will be strained. Pain may come on suddenly, or may gradually develop over time and persist. The pain can be intermittent, subsiding partially or completely for a period of time before returning again. Ballet dancers, tennis players, basketball players, and runners most commonly have this condition.
Cubiod syndrome may develop as a result of a single injury event or via repetitive strain over time. The condition may persist even if the patient is going through regular physical therapy. Your foot type, overpronation or supination may also cause this problem.
Treatment for cuboid syndrome involves by realigning the cuboid. Some patients may also need custom orthotics for realignment of the foot. Once the pain is under control, typically via anti-inflammatory drugs and rest, the patient may return to their normal sports routine.
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Pierre Garcon Still Suffering From Foot Injury

Pierre Garcon, Washington Redskins wide receiver, is still struggling with a foot injury he sustained in the season opening victory against New Orleans.
In that game, Garcon recorded four catches for 109 yards, including an 88 yard touchdown. On that play, Garcon injured his right foot, straining it near the ball of his foot. He had to leave the game after only eight plays. X-rays revealed no breaks in the bone, but Garcon missed the next two games and returned to action against Tampa Bay in Week 4. At the time coach Mike Shanahan described the injury as turf toe, saying his return to play would depend on Garcon's pain tolerance.

Garcon had just signed and become the Redskins' biggest free agent acquisition of the offseason, signing a five year, $42.5 million contract with $21.5 million guaranteed.
Garcon started two games after missing two, but hadn't regained the big-play form seen in Week 1. In those two games he recorded just four catches for 44 yards. After those games Shanahan said, "He's battling it, I can tell. You can see him on the practice field and stuff and in the game that it hurts him to run. He has a lingering foot problem and it does hurt him. He's been able to play through it here in the past couple of weeks and it helps us having him out there, but no, I don't think he's 100%. I appreciate him battling through it and being out there for us. I just hope that each week it gets better."
Last Sunday Garcon missed his fourth game of the season because of his injury, which is an inflamed capsule in the second toe on his right foot. USA Today reported there was a tear in the tendon of the toe, but Shanahan denied that. "No. It's the same thing that it has been. No change."
Garcon has received several shots in the area, but has not seen any noticeable change. The Redskins haven't put a timetable on Garcon's return, but those with knowledge of the situation have told the press they don't expect him back for at least four weeks.
"He's not running any routes, he's not working out. He's getting treatment. We're hoping that staying off it for a week, that it's much improved. I can't tell you anything for sure, though," Shanahan said.
Garcon was diagnosed with a plantar plate tear in his right foot last Wednesday. The plantar plate is a soft tissue structure that connects the base of the toe to the metatarsal, cushioning the bottom of the metatarsal head, which is why Garcon was experiencing significant pain when he pushed off to sprint.
The Redskins return from an off week on November 18th, and they may try to bring Garcon back for then. Shanahan says, "It could very well happen that way, but... we don't know what's going to happen with Pierre. I'm taking this day by day, listening to the doctors, see what they recommend, and obviously I'm not going to force somebody to play if the doctors don't think he's ready or... Pierre doesn't feel like he's ready."
Garcon saw foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson after the injury was not getting any better. "He was sore when I talked to him Tuesday," Shanahan said. "He said it hadn't improved at all. He went swimming, they put him in a pool, and it didn't even improve in that area. Just for peace of mind I said 'Hey, why don't you go talk to a specialist?'... You get the chance to go one-on-one and see what he says and hopefully something positive comes out of it."
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Duke's Plumlee To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Foot Injury

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The Duke Chronicle recently reported that freshman forward basketball player Marshall Plumlee may miss up to two months with a foot injury.
Plumlee has a stress fracture of the left metatarsal, which occurred during workouts. He was preparing to see his first collegiate action after being red-shirted last season. The earliest Plumlee could return would be in early December.
He earned McDonald's All-American status as a senior at Christ School in North Carolina and was the Gatorade Player of the Year in North Carolina after averaging 11.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks.
Marshall Plumlee is the third brother to go through the Duke basketball program. Oldest brother Miles graduated last year and was drafted in the first round by Indiana, while middle brother Mason is a teammate.
Plumlee was going to serve as a key piece of the Duke post rotation, which includes brother Mason, Ryan Kelly, and Amile Jefferson. The 7 foot tall forward has the ability to run the floor, defend, and rebound. His offensive game is a work in progress, but his redshirt year should have helped him refine that.
This foot injury will leave Duke a little shorthanded in the frontline for the first half of the season. Brother Mason could play the position, but he's more comfortable at power forward. Plumlee should be back to get some game play before ACC play is fully underway.
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Fred Davis Tears Achilles, Out For Season

The Washington Redskins just can't seem to catch a break.
With Pierre Garcon struggling with his foot injury, top tight end Fred Davis tore his Achilles tendon in last Sunday's game and is out for the season.
He ruptured his Achilles during the game against the New York Giants and the team immediately moved him to the injured reserve list. In response, the team added fan favorite Chris Cooley to its roster.

Teammate and friend Trent Williams saw Davis hopping on one foot Sunday as he tried to make his way out of the end zone and knew he had suffered a major injury. Williams said a quick prayer for his friend.
Williams said, "It's heartbreaking. That's one of my best friends on the team, and he's such a tough guy. To see him limping, I knew something was serious. I said a prayer for him. But I know he'll be good. He works very hard, he's very diligent."
Davis had surgery on October 23rd and will miss the next six months of football. His surgery was performed by renowned foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, whose practice is located in Charlotte. Anderson also repaired the torn Achilles tendon of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs in the spring and most recently, the broken ankle of Derek Jeter.
Davis' recovery will bring him back for the 2013 season. He had been underperforming this season, having gone seven games without catching a single touchdown pass. His best week was Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals when he had seven catches for 90 yards.
Both Williams and Davis were suspended for the final four games of the 2011 season for failing multiple drug tests and leaned on each other for support. The two worked their way back to redemption, having stepped up as leaders this season. They had dreams of producing Pro Bowl seasons, as well as turning the team around.
Now Davis will have to watch from the sidelines. Williams says he will help his friend stay focused.

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McKayla Maroney Still Recuperating

Olympic champion McKayla Maroney is still recuperating from her foot injury and has been on crutches.
Maroney's right foot will continue to be in a boot for another three to four weeks, and she will have to wear the stabilizer for several weeks after that.

The Olympic gold and silver medalist has been on the national gymnastics tour with Fierce Five members Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, and Jordyn Wieber (Kyla Ross is only doing a few shows), but only appears at the end of the show when the cast is announced.
"It's really hard to watch them do it because I know the show too. But it's still cool to be here. I could be stuck at home," Maroney said.
Maroney suffered a fracture in her tibia when she fell on her uneven bars dismount during the second stop on the 40-city tour and had two screws "the size of my nose" inserted to stabilize the bone. She had a second surgery about a week later to repair the break in her right big toe, which she had aggravated in London during the Olympics.
"It was a really big disappointment. I was just sitting at home and couldn't do anything. I pretty much stayed in bed for the first week," Maroney said of her injuries.
She still needs crutches because she can't bend her left leg and can only put weight on her right heel. But when she is healthy again, she will resume training and may consider the Rio Olympics in 2016.
"I think gymnastics is going to be a part of me for a little longer. I'm not really done yet. I'm still young, still 16. Everyone goes through injuries, and I have four years until the next Olympics," said Maroney, who won the vault title at the 2011 world championships.
The Fierce Five have been in high demand since they won the gold medal, the United States' first since 1996. They chatted with Stephen Colbert and David Letterman during a trip to New York and got to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The girls were presenters at the Video Music Awards, where they met Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. Maroney is scheduled to appear in an episode of the CW show "Hart of Dixie".
"I try to enjoy every minute of everything. Even with the injury, everything happens for a reason. You just have to accept it and enjoy it and go along with the journey," said Maroney.
The benefit to her injuries?
"Everyone has to carry my bags," Maroney said.
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Kobe Bryant Suffering From Foot Injury

English: Kobe Bryant, Lakers shooting guard, stands ready to shoot a free throw during Tuesday nights pre-season game against the Golden State Warriors. Bryant was essential in bringing together a large point gap late in the second quarter, after the Warriors took the early lead. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown said Wednesday night there is a question if star and Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant will recover from a foot injury in time to play next Tuesday's season opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
"I don't know if he'll be ready," Brown said after the Lakers 97-91 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. "So yeah, I guess there is question. I'm just going to wait for Lakers trainer Gary Vitti to tell me he can play because there's nothing I can do about it until they release him anyway."
The 34 year old superstar missed practice on Monday due to a foot injury he has been dealing with. He sustained the injury in Sunday's preseason game against the Sacramento Kings. His injury was classified as a foot strain, and the team is saying he will be out indefinitely. Bryant did report improvement in his foot prior to Wednesday night's game.
Over his 17 year career, Bryant has played 1161 games, and injuries are bound to happen over a period of time. Bryant told reporter Ken Berger of CBSSports.com that he is hesitant to play beyond the remaining two years of his contract, stating: "It's just that three more years seems like a really long time to continue to stay at a high, high level of training and preparation and health. That's a lot of years. For a guard? That's a lot of years."
During the first half of last season Bryant was in the top five in PER, but fell off as the season wore on. He shot 38.7 percent in March, finishing 17th in PER. He also shot 43 percent from the field, his lowest since his second year in the NBA.
If the Lakers are looking for the best output from their $28 million dollar player, they need to listen to him, his body, and make sure that he is not overworked. Overworking him will cause big problems in playoff season.

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Austin River Sprains Ankle In Preseason Game

The New Orleans Hornet rookie guard Austin Rivers sprained his ankle in a preseason game on Monday night and hopes to be ready in time for the start of the regular season, which begins on October 31st against the San Antonio Spurs.

Rivers landed awkwardly on a layup attempt in the second quarter of the Hornet's 87-74 loss to Dallas and did not return for the rest of the game. He went down immediately, clutching his right left with 3:21 left in the first half and did not put any pressure on his right left as he was helped off the court.
"It looks like it's a right ankle sprain and we're just going to go from there and keep trying to get better. I just kind of landed on my foot; my body landed on my own foot. It felt kind of funny. You learn. I went in there looking for contact and a call instead of trying to make the shot. Usually when you look for contact you don't get the call. You learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward," River said.
Rivers, the 10th overall pick from this summer's draft, out of Duke, had X-rays on his ankle, which came back negative. He was scheduled to have an MRI on his ankle on Tuesday. This is the same ankle Rivers had surgery on in June to remove bone spurs. The ankle might not be healed or strong enough to return to full action, hence why Rivers sprained it.
"Even if there's a little bit of pain, I'll still try to play. So I think I'll be ready to go opening night. I just plan to keep working and have the medical staff do what they do best," said Rivers, the son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers.
Rivers was wearing a walking boot after the game. He has averaged 7.5 points in 6 preseason games.
"I don't think it's too serious. It's one of those everyday basketball ankle sprains. I'll be back," Rivers said.
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Maurice Jones-Drew Has A Foot Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Maurice Jones-Drew injured his foot in Sunday's overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders.

The 27 year old Jones-Drew injured his foot on the opening drive and did not return for the rest of the game. The three-time Pro Bowler went to the locker room, had his foot taped, and was seen using crutches on the Jaguars' sideline.
Jones-Drew, an Oakland native, was leading the team with 408 rushing yards and stayed on the field for one more run but couldn't come back after that.
"It felt like a little boo-boo but the second time I obviously felt it so I came out. I wanted to be out there with those guys today," he said.
Coach Mike Mularkey hasn't ruled out the possibility of a Lisfranc injury (not another one!), which as our readers already know, has the potential to sideline Jones-Drew for the rest of the season. UPDATE: Jones-Drew does not have a Lisfranc injury and was diagnosed with a sprain that will keep him out for several games. He will not require surgery on this sprain.
Jones-Drew, the 2011 NFl rushing leader, is know to have a high pain tolerance, and his absence sends up a red flag as to how serious his injury actually is. He underwent an MRI on Monday and further news on his injury should be available some time today.

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Soccer Injuries Common When One Foot Stronger Than Other

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Pro soccer players are much more likely to suffer ankle sprains when one foot is stronger than the other, a new Greek study shows. Ankle sprains occur when a ligament in the joint is over stretched or torn, often from a sudden twist or awkward landing. They are among the most common injuries in soccer and can lead to pain and stability problems lasting months or even years.
Though there have been many studies into why athletes suffer sprains, few have focused on soccer players, said George Vagenas, from the University of Athens, and lead researcher who published his findings in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
The researchers did pre-season tests of ankle strength and stability in over 100 players from 4 professional soccer teams in Greece, then followed the players over the next 10 months to see who would get hurt on the field.
Seventeen players suffered one or more contact sprains during the season. Those with considerable strength differences between their left and right ankles were nine times as likely to suffer sprains as those whose ankles were about the same strength.
When a player cuts or lands from a jump, it's important to have symmetrical activation of the two sets of ankle muscles to help the joints absorb the impact and prevent damage, Vagenas told Reuters. "All soccer players, professional or not, must be evaluated during the pre-season period by sports specialists for verification of potential functional symmetry of the ankle joint," he said.
Sports medicine experts said the report has an important message for amateur athletes as well. "This study does suggest that if soccer players want to lower their risk of suffering ankle sprains, then they should strengthen their ankle musculature evenly, so that they have a good balance between both legs," said Erik Wikstrom, an expert in ankle sprain at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. "Proper balance between the lower extremities is very important."
Prior studies have shown that both lace-up ankle braces and balance training on a wobble board can help stave off ankle injuries.
"I tell people to go ahead and balance on one leg, then the other for two or three minutes.," said Timothy McGuine, sports medicine specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who added that doing this exercise two to three times a week is a good start.
The Greek researchers also found that heavier players were more prone to sprains, which makes sense given the extra force their ankle absorb when they land or cut. Apart from keeping a healthy weight, McGuine told Reuters that it's important to learn to land properly too. "Don't land stiff legged. We want a soft foot strike."

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Derek Jeter Out With Fractured Ankle

He was trying to make a diving catch in the 12th inning of last Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. He ended up fracturing his left ankle instead.

Shortstop Derek Jeter will miss the rest of the postseason, having elected to have surgery on his fractured ankle, which will keep him out for five months. Manager Joe Girardi was brief on Jeter's injury, saying, "His ankle is fractured, so he's out. He's out."

Jeter sustained the injury when he dove to his left to field a ground ball from Tigers shortstop Johnny Peralta, but his ankle twisted underneath him as he fell to the ground. He threw the ball to second baseman Robinson Caro to prevent a run from scoring. Jeter stayed on the ground, in clear pain and was helped off the field by Girardi and trainer Steve Donahue. The crowd at Yankee Stadium began to cheer "Der-ek Jet-er."

Pitcher Andy Pettitte was not surprised to hear about the severity of Jeter's injury, as he came back recently after a long road with a foot injury. "For him to lay down on that field, I knew something was broke or torn completely. When I saw him not get up, I knew he was done, really. That doesn't surprise me at all," said Pettitte. "It's bad. It's a bad loss. Obviously, it's your captain and we got a game tomorrow. We got to move forward and guys are going to step up to play out there. Just have to do a good job for us."

Jeter received the news from team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad and according to Cashman, he had no reaction. Jeter had suffered a bone bruise in Game 3 of the ALDS on his left foot and one earlier in September on his left ankle. These injuries may have encouraged the fracture. 

Jeter, 38, decided to have elective surgery on his fractured ankle, surgery that will sideline him for five months. He may not be ready for spring training until late March. The surgery will also likely keep him out of the World Baseball Classic, which Jeter had been looking forward to participating in, as former skipper Joe Torre will manage the US team. 

Jeter's surgery will be performed on Saturday by Dr. Robert Anderson, out of Charlotte, NC. Dr. Anderson put Jeter's recovery time from the original two to three month time frame to four to five months. "My understanding is that it's possible he will be ready earlier than that time frame," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday night. "But it's best to put out there four, five months, as a safer bet."

Jayson Nix and Eduardo Nunez have stepped in since Jeter suffered his fracture. Jeter was batting .333 for the Yankees. Cashman has expressed little interest in securing another shortstop in Jeter's absence. "I haven't looked at that at this stage. We do have Eduardo Nunez, we have Jayson Nix. So it's not something we're focused on. And I wouldn't think that's something I would gravitate to."

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Year-Round Sports May Be Bad For Children

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Nationally known sports fundamentalist Dave Ferguson says that putting kids through rigorous activity before they hit puberty is threatening their health. And some local doctors are starting to see indications of that in children who play the same sport all year long.
Despite growing concerns about kids being more vulnerable to sports injuries at a young age when playing sports, local dad John Wellman isn't going to let that affect the way he raises his children. "As a young adult and as an adult, I have pushed myself very hard and sometimes have gone past my limit. But that's part of finding who you are as a person. And while I probably will be keeping a close eye on my children in those situations I wouldn't hold them back," Wellman said.
While children need to exercise, the type of injury I see in kids are as a result of only playing one sport all year long. But as long as you know your limits, you don't need to worry. When you listen to your body and don't try to play through an injury or pain because it leads to further problems down the road. When drills or activities aren't changed, overuse injuries begin to occur.
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Gerry Signorelli Not Fit To Race With Broken Foot

Gerry Signorelli was deemed "Not Fit To Race" by the Kuryakyn Racing for a Wish Team's orthopedic surgeon. Because of the physical demands of motorcycle road racing, if Signorelli were to race in his condition, he would cause extreme damage to the broken bone in his foot. The AMA Season Finale at NOLA Motorsports Park will be the first race in Signorelli's career that he has missed due to injury. The team was disappointed to make this decision after having solid performances in previous races, but their main concern is Signorelli recuperates.
The Kuryakyn Racing for a Wish Team attended the race, displayed the bike, and Signorelli was present to sign autographs. It was a great opportunity for fans to get up close with the motorcycles and meet their favorite racer.
Signorelli said: "I'm so bummed to end the season with an injury. With the crash I had last week though, I'm fortunate to have only a broken foot and hey after two years on the Harley-Davidson XR1200 beast this was the only time it has kept me down. It's temporary though and I'm healing fast and motivated to train hard for more success in 2013. The Vance & Hines points chase has proven dramatic with tight standings and drama! There have been more crashes in the last few races by the lead guys than ever before!"
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Virginia's Jontel Evans Out After Foot Surgery

University of Virginia men's basketball point guard Jontel Evans underwent surgery last week on his right foot and will miss six weeks. Evans first felt the pain during workouts last week and was diagnosed with a stress fracture that would be best managed with surgery.

The team lost star player Mike Scott to the NBA and coach Tony Bennett was taking solace in the fact that the Cavaliers would have more depth this season. And then transfers and injuries started happening.
Evans, from Hampton, VA, started all 32 games last season in a season where the team went 22-10 and qualified for the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007. Evans had all-ACC defensive team honors and averaged 7.3 points, 3.9 assists, two rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game.
The senior point guard's absence will push freshman Teven Jones and Taylor Barnette into prominent roles. Sophomore Malcolm Brogdon may also pick up some duties.
A six week recovery would bring Evans back in time for the November 13 games, when the Cavaliers are in the middle of the preliminary games for the NIT Season Tipoff.

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Ryan Howard Done For Season

Ryan Howard's season is done, and just like last year the culprit is a foot injury.
During last year's National League Division Series game Howard's Achilles tendon popped when he made the final out of the game. This year's injury is not as serious, but caps off a weird season.
The injury occurred while he was on deck at his final at bat for the season at Citizen Bank Park when he dropped the heavy, iron warm-up pipe he uses on his foot. "I was on the on-deck circle about to go up to hit and Chase Utley had just hit the ball. I was watching where he was going and just let the pipe go, and it landed flush on my toe. It hurt," recalled Howard.

Even though he was in pain, Howard played the rest of the game. The next day manager Charlie Manuel gave him the day off, but Howard ended up pinch hitting in the ninth inning and striking out. After the game his toe was X-rayed and the fracture was discovered.
He missed 84 games this season because of reconstructive surgery on his Achilles tendon, hitting .219 with 14 home runs and 56 RBIs, but just 28 runs scored and 99 strikeouts in 292 appearances.
Howard believes the toe shouldn't interfere with the offseason, perhaps the most important one of his career. "I view it as an opportunity to start over, to really get back in the swing of things with my normal routine. I look forward to it. I look forward to having a little more time to decompress because this was a crazy year, a crazy season. I'll reflect on it a little bit, and move forward.
"I think as far as average, where I think a lot of people get caught up in that... I'm a better hitter than that. But I think for being able to come in and do the best that I could and contribute, to still get 56 RBIs and 14 home runs, considering everything that has gone on and not have a spring training to get ready for the season... I look at that as a positive."
Howard has a wedding planned in December and believes he can get past the physical woes that have plagued him this past year. His awkward gait may be caused by his leg atrophy and may have also led to back issues.
"The plan is that I'd like to have an active rest period, where it's more pool-based workouts, some cardio stuff. It's a lot easier on the joints, getting my back adjusted and aligned with some chiropractor stuff. Then ramp up the weightlifting after the first of the year. So, October, I'll take a week or two to rest, then start the active rest period with my diet and the stuff I was talking about."
What did Howard learn from 2012?
"Don't get hurt."
As we know, that's often easier said than done.

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6 Tips For Children In Fall Sports

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Every year podiatrists across the country see an increased amount of ankle injuries in young athletes. Football and soccer lead in potential injuries, such as sprains, broken bones, and other problems. Here are six tips that may help your child be injury free this fall sports season:
1. Get ankle injuries treated right away.

• Even though it may seem like a sprain, it may not be a sprain. In addition to the sprain, your child may have also damaged cartilage or other bones in the foot. The sooner they begin rehabilitation, the sooner the long-term problems like instability or arthritis can be prevented. 

2. Have old sprains checked by a podiatrist before the new season starts.

• A check-up may find that your child is vulnerable to repeat ankle sprains and they may benefit from wearing a supportive brace during competition.

3. Buy the right shoe for the right sport.

• We've said it before: different sports require different shoes. Football cleats and soccer cleats cannot be interchanged.

4. Children should start the new season with new shoes.

• Shoes are like tires: they wear down the more they are used. 

5. Check the playing field for dips, divots, and holes.

• Most sports injuries are caused from uneven surfaces. We recommend that parents walk the field, especially public parks, to check for spots where a child's foot may get caught. Alert officials to any irregularities you find. 

6. Encourage stretching and warm-up exercises.

• Prevent injuries by warming up ligaments, blood vessels, and calf muscles to reduce the risk of ankle injuries.

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Soccer's Harry Kane Out With Ankle Injury

British soccer player Harry Kane, on loan from Tottenham, playing for Norwich, will be out at least a month with an ankle injury he suffered in the Capital One Cup against Doncaster.

The 19 year old striker damaged his ankle and broke a metatarsal bone. He has since undergone surgery on his fifth metatarsal and will face eight weeks on the sidelines.
Norwich manager Chris Hughton was downtrodden about losing Kane for such a long period of time and said to reporters: "It was so innocuous because there was no contact. It is a shame. We know he went over his ankle. He is being assessed. He will certainly be out a period of weeks, a month-plus rather than short of that. It is disappointing for us."
Hughton continued, "He will be a big loss because he is a young player of fabulous potential. It was a big move for Harry to come here, an exciting move. I feel for him at the moment. It is a real disappointment, especially when he was just up and going. He has settled in very well. We hope it is a shorter period rather than a longer one."
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Santonio Holmes Has Lisfranc Injury

Last week Santonio Holmes was carted off the field during the Jet's Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Holmes was injured in a non-contact play, his fourth and final catch of the game, when he fumbled the football and his foot got caught in the turf.
Many feared that it was a knee injury; a similar event happened to Darrelle Revis the week previous (his was a torn ACL in his left knee). The Jets announced after the game that it was a foot injury. The X-rays came back negative, and the team sent Holmes' MRI to several places while Rex Ryan says they are "trying to figure out exactly what it is."
"I'm not sure how many weeks he'll be out, the real extent of the injury. We just know the X-rays were negative. That's good news. Obviously it looks doubtful for this week," said Ryan.
Doctors ruled out an Achilles tendon injury, and recent reports state the Holmes has a Lisfranc injury and will likely miss the rest of the season. Lisfranc injuries often involve torn ligaments in the midfoot area and sometimes necessitate surgery. Recovery can take several months.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford is out with a similar injury and Houston quarterback Matt Schaub and Raiders running back Darren McFadden are back from missing time last season with Lisfranc injuries.
Holmes is the Jets' best and most consistent player on the offensive side of the ball, and if he misses significant time, their hopes for a winning season are not likely.

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Utah's Foster Ends College Basketball Career

David Foster's Utah basketball career is over after the redshirt center re-injured his already surgically repaired foot. Foster missed all of last season with a broken foot.

The 7 foot 3 inch Foster, who holds the school record for 219 career blocked shots, will undergo another surgery this week. He will miss the season and intends to pursue a professional career overseas once healthy again. He could apply for a sixth season of eligibility, but has chosen not to do so, beginning the next phase of his life.
"I'm very disappointed to have to sit out another year at Utah," said Foster. "I will have surgery on my foot and I plan on continuing my career after this year."
Foster has been playing for Utah since 2006. After playing his freshman year and going on an LDS Church mission in North Carolina, he was named Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year. One of the few players left from the Jim Boylen era, Foster excited the current coaching staff with his ability to block shots and serve as a last line of defense. Without Foster as center, coach Larry Krystkowiak will use Jason Washburn, who will be expected to build on his junior season.
"We are very disappointed for Dave, especially with all the hard work he's put in and the commitment he made to our program over the last couple of years. It's really a shame that he won't get a chance to play his senior year at Utah. Dave is a great leader for our young team and will continue to be involved with our program. We will see how he responds to surgery and hopefully he can continue his basketball career in the future," said Krystkowiak.
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QB Smith Out Indefinitely With Torn Ligament

University of Kentucky sophomore quarterback Maxell Smith is out indefinitely with a torn left ankle ligament that will require surgery. Smith injured his ankle on the second play of Saturday night's 38-17 loss to South Carolina when he was injured on a Byron Jandreau sack. He had missed the previous game at Florida with a separated shoulder. X-rays the night of the injury were negative, but an MRI on Sunday showed the extent of the damage.
Wildcats coach Joker Phillips said Monday he will seek a medical hardship for Smith if he is unable to return this season. "He's down, obviously. He has worked his tail off to get in the position to be playing major college football," said Phillips of Smith. "Smith was playing at a high level, probably as high as anybody I have been around in this stage of my career."
In four games this season, Smith has completed 103 of 150 passes for 975 yards and eight touchdowns, throwing four interceptions. Early in the season, Smith had helped resurrect a passing game in a new no-huddle offense.
The Wildcats, 1-4, 0-2 Southeastern Conference, will rotate freshman Jake Whitlow and Patrick Towles for Saturday's SEC game against No. 20 Mississippi State, 4-0, 1-0.
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Montana's Will Cherry Out With Broken Foot

Another word of warning: Be careful and cautious even when not in a real-time game situation!

Montana guard and star player Will Cherry broke his foot in a pickup game last week and will miss the first part of the season. Cherry was likely to be the Big Sky preseason player of the year.

Cherry, at 6 feet 1 inch and 177 pounds is from Oakland, CA, was a first-team All-Big Sky selection last season after averaging 15.8 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.6 steals per game. He had hoped to follow in the footsteps of friend and former Big Sky foe Damian Lillard, a two-time Big Sky player of the year who was the number six pick in June's NBA draft. 

Cherry will now have to wait to impress NBA scouts until his broken foot heals, which can take several months. "At this point we are not sure how long he will be out, but are hoping that he can return in late November," Montana associate director Dave Guffey wrote in an e-mail to USA Today Sports. 

The Grizzlies play six games in November, and don't start conference play until December 19th. Montana coach Wayne Tinkle told CBSSports.com he expects sophomores Keron DeShields and Jordan Gregory to fill in for Cherry while he's out. Tinkle can't talk about the specifics of the injury, but did say that the junior won't need surgery on his foot. 

Cherry is one of the elite perimeter defenders in the nation and has worked on his offensive game recently. "Will's the quintessential kid who just does whatever it takes to win. He always guards the best player and makes plays for himself and his teammates. He's the ultimate competitor," said Tinkle.

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National Football League Foot Injuries

Arizona Cardinals
John Skelton, QB
Skelton was able to practice two days in a row prior to Thursday's game against the Rams in Week 5. Skelton is still listed as questionable and it's likely Kevin Kolb will start.
Arizona Cardinals
Adrian Wilson, SS
Wilson practiced in full on Tuesday and Wednesday and is considered probable for the game in Week 5 against the Rams.
Arizona Cardinals
Dan Williams, NT
Williams has a foot injury and is considered questionable for Week 5 against the Rams.
Baltimore Ravens
Torrey Smiths, WR
Smith has a minor foot injury and is probable for Week 5 against Kansas City. He has been in full practice.
Buffalo Bills
Spencer Johnson, DT
Johnson has an ankle injury and has not been in practice. He will not play in Week 5 against San Francisco.
Buffalo Bills
Ruvell Martin, WR
Martin has been in limited practice and is questionable against San Francisco in Week 5.
Chicago Bears
Matt Forte, RB
Bears coach Lovie Smith told reporters on Wednesday that Forte came out of the game against the Cowboys with no more than "normal soreness." Forte will attempt to push past the injury during Week 5 against Jacksonville.
Chicago Bears
Julius Peppers, DE
Peppers has been struggling with an ankle injury and is in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Jacksonville.
Cincinnati Bengals
Bernard Scott, RB
Scott is still dealing with an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Miami.
Dallas Cowboys
Jay Ratliff, DE
Ratliff is still out with a high ankle sprain. It is not likely he will play in Week 5.
Denver Broncos
Chris Harris, SS
Harris' ankle injury is clearing up and he has been in full practice. He is probable in Week 5 against New England.
Houston Texans
Ben Tate, RB
Tate missed the team's walk through on Monday in preparation of Week 5 against the Jets because of a toe injury. He was seen with a noticeable limp during the second half of Sunday's game against Tennessee and was sent for X-rays to determine his availability.
Indianapolis Colts
Pat Angerer, LB
Angerer's fractured foot is still healing and he has been in limited practice. He is questionable in Week 5 against Green Bay.
Indianapolis Colts
Vontae Davis, CB
Davis has an ankle injury and has not been in practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Green Bay.
Indianapolis Colts
Dwight Freeney, LB
Freeney's ankle injury seems to be healing, as he has been in full practice. He is probable for Week 5 against Green Bay.
Indianapolis Colts
Mewelde Moore, RB
Moore has an ankle injury that has kept him out of practice this week. He will not play in Week 5 against Green Bay.
Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon Flowers, CB
Flowers' heel is acting up and he has not been in practice. It is unlikely he will play in Week 5 against Baltimore.
Kansas City Chiefs
Peyton Hillis, RB
Hillis was held out of practice on Wednesday because of his lingering ankle injury. He will most likely not play in Week 5 against Baltimore.
Miami Dolphins
Kevin Burnett, OLB
Burnett, who had dismissed the minor foot injury he sustained in practice, has not practiced for Week 5 against Cincinnati. He will not play.
Miami Dolhpins
Nolan Carroll, CB
Carroll's Achilles is still acting up and he was not in practice for Week 5 against Cincinnati.
Miami Dolphins
Paul Soliai, DT
Soliai has an ankle injury, but has been in full practice in preparation for Week 5 against Cincinnati.
Minnesota Vikings
Mistral Raymond, SS
Raymond is still out with his ankle injury and has not been in practice. He will not play in Week 5 against Tennessee.
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew Sendejo, DB
It had been thought last week that Sendejo would return for Week 5, but it is looking unlikely that he will play against Tennessee in Week 5.
New England Patriots
Brandon Deaderick, DE
Deaderick is still recuperating from his ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Denver.
New England Patriots
Justin Francis, DE
Francis still has an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He too is questionable for Week 5 against Denver.
New England Patriots
Aaron Hernandez, TE
Hernandez is likely to return to play in Week 6 against Seattle. He is recovering from an ankle injury sustained in Week 3.
New England Patriots
Shane Vereen, RB
Vereen's foot injury has kept him limited so far this season and he is questionable for Week 5 against Denver.
New Orleans Saints
Akiem Hicks, DT
Hicks has an ankle injury, but has still participated in full practice. He is probable for Week 5 against San Diego.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
Nicks has been held out of practice. Nicks, who has missed the last two games with his lingering foot issue, is walking around fine, but his knee is still swollen. Coach Tom Coughlin is not sure if Nicks will play in Week 5 against Cleveland.
Oakland Raiders
Shawntae Spencer, CB
Spencer still has a foot injury and is questionable for Week 5.
Philadelphia Eagles
Damaris Johnson, WR
Johnson has a foot injury, but has been in full practice and is likely for Week 5 at Pittsburgh.
San Diego Chargers
Shareece Wright, DB
Wright is still out with an ankle injury and has not been at practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against New Orleans.
Seattle Seahawks
Jaye Howard, DT
Howard has a foot injury and has not been at practice. He is questionable for Week 5 at Carolina.
San Francisco 49ers
Carlos Rogers, CB
Rogers has an ankle injury and is in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Buffalo.
San Francisco 49ers
Isaac Sopoaga, NT
Sopoago still has an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He too is questionable for Week 5 against Buffalo.
Saint Louis Rams
Danny Amendola, WR
Amendola was limited in practice on Monday with an ankle injury and practiced in full on Wednesday. He is probable for Week 5 against Arizona.
Tennessee Titans
Kenny Britt, WR
Britt did individual drills on Wednesday, but he still has work to do in order to be ready for Week 5 against Minnesota. "He's taken the next step as far as being on the field and running again," said coach Mike Munchak. "How he responds Thursday and how much more he can do Thursday. There's no doubt he's going to have to improve the next couple of days to help us on Sunday. But at least he's headed in the right direction."
Tennessee Titans
Colin McCarthy, LB
McCarthy is still in limited practice and is questionable for Week 5 against Minnesota.
Washington Redskins
Pierre Garcon, WR
Garcon has participated in full practice and is expected to play in Week 5 against Atlanta. "I think he'll get back in football shape by practicing every day this week. Hopefully there is no setback. There wasn't a setback today. He had full practice and I'm guessing he had some pain, but not enough to keep him out. Hopefully he can play at a very high level this weekend," said coach Mike Shanahan.

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