Wallabies star Kurtley Beale revealed that he needs surgery to remove bone spurs in his foot but is waiting until he can no longer take the pain from the deformity.
Beale was given the green light to play in today's game against the Blues at the Super Rugby showdown at Eden Park.
The midfielder limped off the field before halftime in last week's win against the Bulls with what was believed to be a jarred ankle.
Beale admitted yesterday that he's played the first eight games of the season with a bone spur in his left, non-kicking, foot.
"There's a bit of a spur in there," Beale said.
"So obviously at the beginning of the season I always knew that there'd be a bit of pain here and there and it's just unfortunate that it got jarred a little bit more than it had in previous instances.
"Because I wasn't 100 percent and couldn't continue the game, I just thought the rest would do it good.
"During the preseason I did a lot of running- hill running, long-distance running- and that just naturally kind of flared it up.
"So the medical staff have got different ways to help manage that- going back to icing and compression, and deloading it helps a lot and that's what we've done this week and it's worked."
Beale says he definitely needs surgery that will sideline him for at least four to six weeks, but "when I get a bit of time off."
"At the moment, the medical staff here (at the Waratahs) are doing a fine job at managing it and we've got a really good understanding there of how to approach it," he said.
"Depending on how it goes, I think we'll just take it week by week."
Beale is being guided by the recommendations of the Waratahs doctors. "I know my body and how it copes with certain injuries and it's great how I can have a really good medical relationship here with the Tahs and it's pretty mutual," he said.
This is the first time since 2011 that Beale has been able to play eight consecutive games, so he's in no rush to have surgery. But he knows that every game brings the possibility of injury, or further damage to an injury.
"You go into every game knowing that it could be risky. It's a contact sport," Beale said.
"It's just unfortunate that there is a minor problem there, but it's managed- easily managed- and that's the best thing about it."
Bone spurs are a very common foot problem. In the foot they develop most frequently in the heel, near the toes, and on top of the big toe joint. The spurs are small outgrowths of bone. In and of themselves, they are generally harmless. However, their location may cause friction or irritation from shoes or other foot structures, which can lead to other foot problems.
Anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone shots, corrective shoes, and/or orthotics are some of the common treatments for spurs. Surgery may be prescribed if spurring around the joint becomes severe or leads to recurrent pain from persistent corns.
Reference: Sydney Morning Herald
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Thursday, April 24, 2014
Rangers' Choo Day-To-Day
The Texas Rangers got good news Tuesday about left fielder Shin-Soo Choo.
The team had feared that Choo would be put on the disabled list with a serious high ankle sprain, but an MRI taken Tuesday showed a sprained left ankle.
Choo did not play on Tuesday or Wednesday and is considered day-to-day. The team's disabled list is already very full and they have no plans to add him.
Team physician Dr. Keith Meister looked at Choo's MRI results and gave the Rangers the good news before the game Tuesday evening against the Athletics.
Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said of the situation, "We view this as very positive news considering, as high ankle sprains from our past experience... are a little more of a lengthier time frame for recovery."
Choo sustained the injury at the top of the seventh inning Monday night when he tried to run out an infield hit and hit the base hard with his left foot.
The Rangers already have 10 players on the disabled list and in the immediate past, results from MRIs have brought bad news.
"We're hoping that this is an indication that we're heading in the right direction from an injury standpoint," Levine said. "We're kind of long overdue for some positive news back from the training staff. This is certainly a silver lining to what was a concerning injury that we thought we had last night. We feel very optimistic that hopefully Choo is a vital part of this team and will be back on the field soon."
The team called up right-hander Nick Martinez to start Tuesday night's game and they cleared a spot on the 25-man roster by sending Hector Noesi for assignment. By doing this, the Rangers now have a spot open on the 40-man roster in case Choo takes longer than anticipated to recover and they need to add a position player.
"These types of players, I think you give them every opportunity to play if the medical staff feels it's going to be within a reasonable time frame," Levine said. "We're willing to be patient and wait provided that [manager Ron Washington] doesn't feel it leaves him too limited."
The Rangers hope to activate third baseman Adrian Beltre from the disabled list tomorrow, but it doesn't mean that Choo has to be better by then.
"I don't think we view it that those two are linked, necessarily," Levine said. "I think we're prepared to make other moves if we need to... We would wait if we can. If we felt as if the light at the end of the tunnel was bright and the tunnel's not too long, we're going to wait."
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The team had feared that Choo would be put on the disabled list with a serious high ankle sprain, but an MRI taken Tuesday showed a sprained left ankle.
Choo did not play on Tuesday or Wednesday and is considered day-to-day. The team's disabled list is already very full and they have no plans to add him.
Team physician Dr. Keith Meister looked at Choo's MRI results and gave the Rangers the good news before the game Tuesday evening against the Athletics.
Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said of the situation, "We view this as very positive news considering, as high ankle sprains from our past experience... are a little more of a lengthier time frame for recovery."
Choo sustained the injury at the top of the seventh inning Monday night when he tried to run out an infield hit and hit the base hard with his left foot.
The Rangers already have 10 players on the disabled list and in the immediate past, results from MRIs have brought bad news.
"We're hoping that this is an indication that we're heading in the right direction from an injury standpoint," Levine said. "We're kind of long overdue for some positive news back from the training staff. This is certainly a silver lining to what was a concerning injury that we thought we had last night. We feel very optimistic that hopefully Choo is a vital part of this team and will be back on the field soon."
The team called up right-hander Nick Martinez to start Tuesday night's game and they cleared a spot on the 25-man roster by sending Hector Noesi for assignment. By doing this, the Rangers now have a spot open on the 40-man roster in case Choo takes longer than anticipated to recover and they need to add a position player.
"These types of players, I think you give them every opportunity to play if the medical staff feels it's going to be within a reasonable time frame," Levine said. "We're willing to be patient and wait provided that [manager Ron Washington] doesn't feel it leaves him too limited."
The Rangers hope to activate third baseman Adrian Beltre from the disabled list tomorrow, but it doesn't mean that Choo has to be better by then.
"I don't think we view it that those two are linked, necessarily," Levine said. "I think we're prepared to make other moves if we need to... We would wait if we can. If we felt as if the light at the end of the tunnel was bright and the tunnel's not too long, we're going to wait."
Reference: ESPN
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
Melbourne's Trengove To Miss Rest Of Season
Melbourne Demons' former co-captain Jack Trengove will miss the rest of the AFL season with a broken foot.
The Demons released the statement on Tuesday after scans of Trengove's left foot revealed a crack of the navicular bone.
Trengove had said his foot was sore after his VFL game for the Casey Scorpions on Sunday.
The 22 year old had surgery on Wednesday and recovery time will take about four months.
Melbourne's football manager Josh Mahoney says he sees Trengove being better than ever in 2015.
"Jack's attitude has been outstanding this year, particularly in recent weeks whilst playing in the VFL, and for this to happen to him is really unfortunate," Mahoney said.
"He is a resilient character. At Melbourne, we've had two examples of players who have had this type of injury in Colin Garland and Jack Grimes and they both made full recoveries.
"We expect Jack to make a full recovery, and be available for day one of pre-season training."
Trengove suffered a stress fracture to his foot in December 2012, an injury that cost him the pre-season and while he was back last season, he was not at full potential.
Trengove gave up the captaincy at the end of last season and was dropped after round two this year. He has 81 career games, including 20 in 2013.
References: ABC and The Age
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The Demons released the statement on Tuesday after scans of Trengove's left foot revealed a crack of the navicular bone.
Trengove had said his foot was sore after his VFL game for the Casey Scorpions on Sunday.
The 22 year old had surgery on Wednesday and recovery time will take about four months.
Melbourne's football manager Josh Mahoney says he sees Trengove being better than ever in 2015.
"Jack's attitude has been outstanding this year, particularly in recent weeks whilst playing in the VFL, and for this to happen to him is really unfortunate," Mahoney said.
"He is a resilient character. At Melbourne, we've had two examples of players who have had this type of injury in Colin Garland and Jack Grimes and they both made full recoveries.
"We expect Jack to make a full recovery, and be available for day one of pre-season training."
Trengove suffered a stress fracture to his foot in December 2012, an injury that cost him the pre-season and while he was back last season, he was not at full potential.
Trengove gave up the captaincy at the end of last season and was dropped after round two this year. He has 81 career games, including 20 in 2013.
References: ABC and The Age
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Saturday, April 19, 2014
Knicks' K-Mart To Have Surgery
New Yorks Knicks' forward Kenyon Martin says that he plans to have surgery on a recurring ankle injury in the next couple of weeks.
Martin's ankle has sidelined him for the last 35 games this season.
The timing on this injury and surgery could have come at a better time for Martin, who will become a free agent this summer. Martin, a former No. 1 overall pick, has played in the NBA for 13 years and hopes to continue to play next season. He would like to continue his career with the New York Knicks.
Martin gave a big lift off the bench during the second half of the 2012-13 season and talked Wednesday about his disappointment over missing the playoff this season.
"We didn't get off to the start we hoped and then injuries played a part, guys in and out of the lineup all year. That's part of it. But us not playing well as a team, that's what it boils down to. We just didn't get it done," Martin said.
Martin feels it unfair that coach Mike Woodson was left with the blame for the problems the team had this season.
"Woody, he had us prepared every game. It was just we didn't go out and get it done," Martin said. "It wasn't one day we didn't have the shootaround, didn't watch film, or game plan. All that went on still. It's still the same game plan, same scheme, same everything we had last year. We just didn't get it done. Us, with the expectations we had, of course we feel like we underachieved as a bunch."
Martin averaged just 4.3 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game in 32 games this season.
Reference: ESPN
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Martin's ankle has sidelined him for the last 35 games this season.
The timing on this injury and surgery could have come at a better time for Martin, who will become a free agent this summer. Martin, a former No. 1 overall pick, has played in the NBA for 13 years and hopes to continue to play next season. He would like to continue his career with the New York Knicks.
Martin gave a big lift off the bench during the second half of the 2012-13 season and talked Wednesday about his disappointment over missing the playoff this season.
"We didn't get off to the start we hoped and then injuries played a part, guys in and out of the lineup all year. That's part of it. But us not playing well as a team, that's what it boils down to. We just didn't get it done," Martin said.
Martin feels it unfair that coach Mike Woodson was left with the blame for the problems the team had this season.
"Woody, he had us prepared every game. It was just we didn't go out and get it done," Martin said. "It wasn't one day we didn't have the shootaround, didn't watch film, or game plan. All that went on still. It's still the same game plan, same scheme, same everything we had last year. We just didn't get it done. Us, with the expectations we had, of course we feel like we underachieved as a bunch."
Martin averaged just 4.3 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game in 32 games this season.
Reference: ESPN
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Friday, April 18, 2014
Texas Without Star Quarterback
Texas will be without its star quarterback David Ash while he recovers from surgery required to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot.
Ash suffered the fracture during spring training practice and had surgery this past week. The team hopes he will be recovered in time for fall camp, according to Texas trainer Anthony Pass.
Ash missed 10 games last season because of concussion-related problems. He will enter this year as a junior with two seasons of eligibility.
He became the Longhorn's starting quarterback in 2012 and has thrown 4,372 yards and 30 touchdowns in 28 career games. Ash earned praise this spring for his play and had been cleared by UT trainers after his concussion symptoms had subsided.
Ash will likely face competition for his starting role when he returns, as former USC quarterback Max Wittek has made several trips to Texas and ESPN 300 signee Jerrod Heard will join the team in June.
A Jones fracture occurs in the small area of the fifth metatarsal that receives less blood and is therefore more prone to difficulties in healing. A Jones fracture can either be a stress fracture (a tiny hairline break that occurs over time) or an acute (sudden) break. Jones fractures are caused by overuse, repetitive stress, or trauma. They are less common and more difficult to treat than avulsion fractures.
Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness on the outside of the foot, difficulty walking, and bruising.
If the Jones fracture is not serious, it can be treated with a cast, splint, or walking boot. Recovery time is usually between six and eight weeks. Jones fracture surgery is required in 25 percent of cases when the fracture is displaced, if the problem is chronic, or if it does not heal properly.
Reference: ESPN.
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Ash suffered the fracture during spring training practice and had surgery this past week. The team hopes he will be recovered in time for fall camp, according to Texas trainer Anthony Pass.
Ash missed 10 games last season because of concussion-related problems. He will enter this year as a junior with two seasons of eligibility.
He became the Longhorn's starting quarterback in 2012 and has thrown 4,372 yards and 30 touchdowns in 28 career games. Ash earned praise this spring for his play and had been cleared by UT trainers after his concussion symptoms had subsided.
Ash will likely face competition for his starting role when he returns, as former USC quarterback Max Wittek has made several trips to Texas and ESPN 300 signee Jerrod Heard will join the team in June.
A Jones fracture occurs in the small area of the fifth metatarsal that receives less blood and is therefore more prone to difficulties in healing. A Jones fracture can either be a stress fracture (a tiny hairline break that occurs over time) or an acute (sudden) break. Jones fractures are caused by overuse, repetitive stress, or trauma. They are less common and more difficult to treat than avulsion fractures.
Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness on the outside of the foot, difficulty walking, and bruising.
If the Jones fracture is not serious, it can be treated with a cast, splint, or walking boot. Recovery time is usually between six and eight weeks. Jones fracture surgery is required in 25 percent of cases when the fracture is displaced, if the problem is chronic, or if it does not heal properly.
Reference: ESPN.
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
Vikings' Samuda Out With Gruesome Ankle Injury
Even when there are no-contact workouts, athletes can still get seriously injured.
This happened Tuesday at the Minnesota Vikings' workout at Winter Park. Reserve guard Josh Samuda suffered a dislocated ankle and a broken fibula during a blocking drill. Samuda had to be carried off the field by teammates.
According to the Minnesota Star-Tribune the 25 year old offensive lineman will have surgery next Wednesday.
This is not good news for Samuda, who is in his first year with the Vikings after signing a reserve/future contract with the team in January. The 6-foot-3, 310 pound lineman was undrafted out of the University of Massachusetts in 2012. Samuda last played 16 games for the Miami Dolphins during the 2012 season and had no contract with a team for the 2013 season.
A dislocated ankle happens when a sudden force on the ankle causes the ankle to bend beyond its normal range, tearing and damaging the soft tissue. Typically the bones of the ankle will move out of their normal position, causing the dislocation.
For this injury to occur, there has to be a tremendous amount of force or trauma. It can be a common injury in contact sports, like hockey or rugby, or in sports that use rapid directional changes, like football.
Symptoms of an ankle dislocation include immediate pain which spreads to the calf and lower leg. Patients are usually unable to bear any weight on the injured ankle. Swelling and tenderness will also be present, as well as the foot looking out of place. Some patients will experience a loss of blood flow to the area, causing the foot to appear blue or white. Other patients will complain on numbness or a pins and needles sensation in the foot.
Immediately follow the injury the patient should use the R.I.C.E. method- rest, ice, compression, and elevation to minimize swelling and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory medications may help with the pain and inflammation.
Once a diagnosis has been reached by a podiatrist, they will attempt to relocate the bone to its normal position. Surgery is often needed to stabilize this injury with screws or plates. After, your podiatrist will recommend complete immobilization of the affected limb to allow the tendons and bone to heal properly.
References: CBS Sports and Twin Cities
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This happened Tuesday at the Minnesota Vikings' workout at Winter Park. Reserve guard Josh Samuda suffered a dislocated ankle and a broken fibula during a blocking drill. Samuda had to be carried off the field by teammates.
According to the Minnesota Star-Tribune the 25 year old offensive lineman will have surgery next Wednesday.
This is not good news for Samuda, who is in his first year with the Vikings after signing a reserve/future contract with the team in January. The 6-foot-3, 310 pound lineman was undrafted out of the University of Massachusetts in 2012. Samuda last played 16 games for the Miami Dolphins during the 2012 season and had no contract with a team for the 2013 season.
A dislocated ankle happens when a sudden force on the ankle causes the ankle to bend beyond its normal range, tearing and damaging the soft tissue. Typically the bones of the ankle will move out of their normal position, causing the dislocation.
For this injury to occur, there has to be a tremendous amount of force or trauma. It can be a common injury in contact sports, like hockey or rugby, or in sports that use rapid directional changes, like football.
Symptoms of an ankle dislocation include immediate pain which spreads to the calf and lower leg. Patients are usually unable to bear any weight on the injured ankle. Swelling and tenderness will also be present, as well as the foot looking out of place. Some patients will experience a loss of blood flow to the area, causing the foot to appear blue or white. Other patients will complain on numbness or a pins and needles sensation in the foot.
Immediately follow the injury the patient should use the R.I.C.E. method- rest, ice, compression, and elevation to minimize swelling and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory medications may help with the pain and inflammation.
Once a diagnosis has been reached by a podiatrist, they will attempt to relocate the bone to its normal position. Surgery is often needed to stabilize this injury with screws or plates. After, your podiatrist will recommend complete immobilization of the affected limb to allow the tendons and bone to heal properly.
References: CBS Sports and Twin Cities
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Angels' Kole Calhoun Headed To DL
It was a frustrating game for the Los Angeles Angels last night against the Oakland Athletics.
Not only did they lose 10-9 in an 11 inning game, the Angels lost right fielder and leadoff hitter Kole Calhoun with a right ankle sprain to the disabled list.
Leading off the bottom of the 11th inning, Calhoun hit a grounder to second base and was able to cross first base. But he then got his right foot caught on a divot beyond the base and had to be helped off the field.
"I don't know what happened, man, it wasn't anything that special. I didn't see a replay or anything. I just rolled it and it hurt real bad," Calhoun said after the game. "It's just a freak thing, you know?"
Calhoun was on crutches after the game and manager Mike Scioscia said that the right fielder was "definitely" headed for the DL.
When asked about Scioscia stating that he would be going on the DL, Calhoun responded, "It's disappointing. Nothing solidified right now, but we'll see what happens."
Calhoun went 3-for-6 with a two run home run and a key ninth-inning double in the second consecutive loss to the Angels' division rivals. The right fielder was starting to get into the swing of the season in the last three games, raising his average from .178 to .250.
The Angels are already without outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has a torn ligament in his left thumb. In the meantime, they will put Colin Cowgill in right field. Brennan Boesch or Matt Long will likely be called up from Triple-A Salt Lake, but the team is also pondering Sam Fuld, who is a threat to steal bases, can leadoff, and play outfield.
References: LA Times and MLB
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Not only did they lose 10-9 in an 11 inning game, the Angels lost right fielder and leadoff hitter Kole Calhoun with a right ankle sprain to the disabled list.
Leading off the bottom of the 11th inning, Calhoun hit a grounder to second base and was able to cross first base. But he then got his right foot caught on a divot beyond the base and had to be helped off the field.
"I don't know what happened, man, it wasn't anything that special. I didn't see a replay or anything. I just rolled it and it hurt real bad," Calhoun said after the game. "It's just a freak thing, you know?"
Calhoun was on crutches after the game and manager Mike Scioscia said that the right fielder was "definitely" headed for the DL.
When asked about Scioscia stating that he would be going on the DL, Calhoun responded, "It's disappointing. Nothing solidified right now, but we'll see what happens."
Calhoun went 3-for-6 with a two run home run and a key ninth-inning double in the second consecutive loss to the Angels' division rivals. The right fielder was starting to get into the swing of the season in the last three games, raising his average from .178 to .250.
The Angels are already without outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has a torn ligament in his left thumb. In the meantime, they will put Colin Cowgill in right field. Brennan Boesch or Matt Long will likely be called up from Triple-A Salt Lake, but the team is also pondering Sam Fuld, who is a threat to steal bases, can leadoff, and play outfield.
References: LA Times and MLB
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Sunday, April 13, 2014
Doncaster Rover's Brown Played Through Broken Foot
It seems to be a popular theme of my blog posts lately: elite athletes playing with broken feet.
The latest to go this route is Chris Brown of the Doncaster Rovers. Brown played on the broken foot for more than a month, according to Paul Dickov. The 29 year old striker has not missed a game so far since the beginning of the year.
It sounds like Brown fractured a bone in his foot over the Christmas holiday and has played through the pain barrier since then. Brown had been briefly sidelined in November with a hamstring injury.
The strategy to stay in the game even with a severe injury paid off for the Doncaster Rovers (not a strategy we could recommend) as Brown scored a goal in home games against Wigan and Charlton.
Trying the same gamble on Richie Wellens backfired last Tuesday night when the Rovers' skipper lasted just 34 minutes against Bolton. Prior to the game he had taken painkillers for the foot injury he suffered at Leeds.
Dickov said, "Richie put his hand up to play on Tuesday night and there have been a couple occasions this season that players have put their bodies on the line for us.
"We've had lads play after injections and they've been fine.
"Chris Brown played for about four weeks with a broken foot for us earlier in the season and no one would have known.
"You hope you'll get away with it but obviously we didn't on Tuesday night."
With regards to Wellens' injury, Dickov added, "We've just got to wait and see with Richie. He got a nasty kick on the foot [at Leeds].
"We've had it scanned and there's no fracture there. Hopefully he's back sooner rather than later."
Reference: The Star
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The latest to go this route is Chris Brown of the Doncaster Rovers. Brown played on the broken foot for more than a month, according to Paul Dickov. The 29 year old striker has not missed a game so far since the beginning of the year.
It sounds like Brown fractured a bone in his foot over the Christmas holiday and has played through the pain barrier since then. Brown had been briefly sidelined in November with a hamstring injury.
The strategy to stay in the game even with a severe injury paid off for the Doncaster Rovers (not a strategy we could recommend) as Brown scored a goal in home games against Wigan and Charlton.
Trying the same gamble on Richie Wellens backfired last Tuesday night when the Rovers' skipper lasted just 34 minutes against Bolton. Prior to the game he had taken painkillers for the foot injury he suffered at Leeds.
Dickov said, "Richie put his hand up to play on Tuesday night and there have been a couple occasions this season that players have put their bodies on the line for us.
"We've had lads play after injections and they've been fine.
"Chris Brown played for about four weeks with a broken foot for us earlier in the season and no one would have known.
"You hope you'll get away with it but obviously we didn't on Tuesday night."
With regards to Wellens' injury, Dickov added, "We've just got to wait and see with Richie. He got a nasty kick on the foot [at Leeds].
"We've had it scanned and there's no fracture there. Hopefully he's back sooner rather than later."
Reference: The Star
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
Eli Manning To Have Ankle Surgery
Thursday New York Giants player Eli Manning had arthroscopy surgery on his left ankle. Just two weeks shy of the start of the Giants' offseason program, Manning had a debridement procedure by Dr. Robert Anderson, podiatrist to the sports stars. The purpose of having the surgery was to fix the high ankle sprain he sustained during the 2013 regular season finale against the Redskins.
"I think it's smart to get this procedure done now so the ankle isn't an ongoing issue," he said. "I'm eager to get to work with our new offensive coaches and system."
Manning hopes to be fully recovered and running again in six weeks, so he can return for the team's on-field OTA session, which starts May 28th. The Giants' offseason program starts on April 21st, beginning with classroom sessions, strength and conditioning work and drills, and Manning wants to be a part of them.
"I'm looking forward to the start of the offseason program on the 21st," he said. "I will be in the weight room and in the meeting rooms, so we can all learn the new offense."
Manning sustained the high ankle sprain four months ago when his offensive line failed to protect him once again. He was slammed to the ground by Redskins player Chris Baker right before halftime. Everyone thought he would recuperate in a few weeks and in late January he said his ankle was "doing good."
It was just last week when Manning was at Duke University doing yearly workouts with older brother Peyton, and Giants receivers Victor Cruz and Mario Manningham.
Somehow in the four months since his initial injury the progress on his ankle slowed and he made the decision to have surgery.
"I went through the recovery and rehab after suffering the sprain," Manning said. "I was still experiencing some discomfort as I began my normal offseason preparation, and after consultation, we felt the right thing was to have Dr. Anderson clean out the ankle."
Reference: New York Daily News
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"I think it's smart to get this procedure done now so the ankle isn't an ongoing issue," he said. "I'm eager to get to work with our new offensive coaches and system."
Manning hopes to be fully recovered and running again in six weeks, so he can return for the team's on-field OTA session, which starts May 28th. The Giants' offseason program starts on April 21st, beginning with classroom sessions, strength and conditioning work and drills, and Manning wants to be a part of them.
"I'm looking forward to the start of the offseason program on the 21st," he said. "I will be in the weight room and in the meeting rooms, so we can all learn the new offense."
Manning sustained the high ankle sprain four months ago when his offensive line failed to protect him once again. He was slammed to the ground by Redskins player Chris Baker right before halftime. Everyone thought he would recuperate in a few weeks and in late January he said his ankle was "doing good."
It was just last week when Manning was at Duke University doing yearly workouts with older brother Peyton, and Giants receivers Victor Cruz and Mario Manningham.
Somehow in the four months since his initial injury the progress on his ankle slowed and he made the decision to have surgery.
"I went through the recovery and rehab after suffering the sprain," Manning said. "I was still experiencing some discomfort as I began my normal offseason preparation, and after consultation, we felt the right thing was to have Dr. Anderson clean out the ankle."
Reference: New York Daily News
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Friday, April 11, 2014
Lakers' Bazemore To Have Surgery On Torn Tendon
Los Angeles Lakers are down to a bare bones bench after a season of losses.
The latest to go down with an injury is Kent Bazemore, who left during the first half of Sunday's game during the Los Angeles Clippers with a right foot injury. The team is now working with just eight healthy players for the rest of the season.
X-rays taken at the time were negative, and the guard underwent an MRI on Monday.
Turns out Bazemore has more than a simple right foot injury- he tore a tendon in his foot.
Bazemore will miss the final five games of the season and is scheduled to undergo surgery on the torn tendon. A timetable for his return will be given after surgery.
The 24 year old guard fell to the floor on Sunday with 10:03 left in the second quarter. It was a non-contact injury and after a timeout, Bazemore had to be helped from the court by teammates Robert Sacre and Jodie Meeks to the locker room to see Lakers trainer Gary Vitti.
Bazemore was acquired at the trade deadline from the Golden State Warriors for Steve Blake and has averaged 13.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.4 steals in 22 games with the Lakers. Prior to injuring his foot, he had two points and four assists in 12 minutes on Sunday.
Since we do not know specifically which tendon Bazemore tore (it could be his Achilles tendon, peroneal tendon, or posterior tibial tendon) it is difficult to comment on his condition.
In general, tendon tears, or ruptures, are extremely painful and can cause disability to the foot or ankle. Common causes of a tendon tear include:
References: LA Times and ESPN.
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The latest to go down with an injury is Kent Bazemore, who left during the first half of Sunday's game during the Los Angeles Clippers with a right foot injury. The team is now working with just eight healthy players for the rest of the season.
X-rays taken at the time were negative, and the guard underwent an MRI on Monday.
Turns out Bazemore has more than a simple right foot injury- he tore a tendon in his foot.
Bazemore will miss the final five games of the season and is scheduled to undergo surgery on the torn tendon. A timetable for his return will be given after surgery.
The 24 year old guard fell to the floor on Sunday with 10:03 left in the second quarter. It was a non-contact injury and after a timeout, Bazemore had to be helped from the court by teammates Robert Sacre and Jodie Meeks to the locker room to see Lakers trainer Gary Vitti.
Bazemore was acquired at the trade deadline from the Golden State Warriors for Steve Blake and has averaged 13.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.4 steals in 22 games with the Lakers. Prior to injuring his foot, he had two points and four assists in 12 minutes on Sunday.
Since we do not know specifically which tendon Bazemore tore (it could be his Achilles tendon, peroneal tendon, or posterior tibial tendon) it is difficult to comment on his condition.
In general, tendon tears, or ruptures, are extremely painful and can cause disability to the foot or ankle. Common causes of a tendon tear include:
- Tendonitis or an overuse injury
- Injury to the foot
- Laceration of the tendon
- A fall
- Steroid use
- Sudden deceleration or stopping motions
- Weakness of the surrounding musculature.
- Pain and swelling in area of injury
- An audible pop when the tendon is torn
- Prior history of tendonitis
- Difficulty moving or walking around
References: LA Times and ESPN.
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Twins Place Bartlett On Disabled List
The Minnesota Twins placed utility man Jason Bartlett on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a left ankle sprain. The team recalled Rochester Triple-A catcher/outfielder Chris Hermann for Monday's home opener against the Oakland A's.
Bartlett sustained the injury in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians when he slid into home plate. He scored from first base on a three-run double from Chris Colabello and was replaced by Eduardo Escobar. Bartlett had replaced left fielder Josh Willingham, who has hit by a pitch on the left wrist.
"With Bart, we didn't think it was that big of a deal, but he had to come out of the game and it started to stiffen up on him on the plane last night," Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said. "He went out on the field today with [head trainer Dave] Pruemer, and he ran around and could feel it. So we had to figure out what we were going to do, and because he wasn't ready for a few days, we decided to put Bartlett on the DL."
Bartlett is 0-3 in his first three games this season. Hermann, on the other hand, started two games for Rochester, and went 7-for-17 (.412) in 14 spring training games with the Twins. He appeared in 57 games last season, going .204 with four home runs and 18 RBIs.
Hermann is a versatile player who can both catch and play the corner outfields. During Spring Training he played a first base and played there with Rochester in his first two games.
"Being a versatile player, that's what helps me learn all these positions," Hermann said. "I just feel like I get the hang of it a lot faster than most other people do. I'm not really afraid to try a new position either."
Hermann's impressive Spring Training performance almost helped him make the roster this season.
"I felt like I had a really good spring," Hermann said. "I came out and I swung the bat really well. I started playing some first base. I think I opened up the eyes for our coaching staff. They saw what I could be- even more versatile than I am already."
Reference: MLB
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Bartlett sustained the injury in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians when he slid into home plate. He scored from first base on a three-run double from Chris Colabello and was replaced by Eduardo Escobar. Bartlett had replaced left fielder Josh Willingham, who has hit by a pitch on the left wrist.
"With Bart, we didn't think it was that big of a deal, but he had to come out of the game and it started to stiffen up on him on the plane last night," Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said. "He went out on the field today with [head trainer Dave] Pruemer, and he ran around and could feel it. So we had to figure out what we were going to do, and because he wasn't ready for a few days, we decided to put Bartlett on the DL."
Bartlett is 0-3 in his first three games this season. Hermann, on the other hand, started two games for Rochester, and went 7-for-17 (.412) in 14 spring training games with the Twins. He appeared in 57 games last season, going .204 with four home runs and 18 RBIs.
Hermann is a versatile player who can both catch and play the corner outfields. During Spring Training he played a first base and played there with Rochester in his first two games.
"Being a versatile player, that's what helps me learn all these positions," Hermann said. "I just feel like I get the hang of it a lot faster than most other people do. I'm not really afraid to try a new position either."
Hermann's impressive Spring Training performance almost helped him make the roster this season.
"I felt like I had a really good spring," Hermann said. "I came out and I swung the bat really well. I started playing some first base. I think I opened up the eyes for our coaching staff. They saw what I could be- even more versatile than I am already."
Reference: MLB
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Foot And Ankle Injuries In Field Hockey
Field hockey, also known in other countries just as hockey, is a team sport consisting of play between two teams of eleven players a piece using short sticks made out of wood wood or fiberglass to hit a hard, round ball. It is a popular sport in Western Europe, Asia, Argentina, and Oceania, and is the national sport of Pakistan. Play can be competitive and aggressive.
Field hockey injuries are often very similar to field sports like soccer and lacrosse because of cutting movements, sharp changes in speed or direction, and the playing turf. Foot and ankle injuries can be common because of how the game is played.
The most common foot and ankle injury sustained by field hockey players is an inversion ankle sprain, the most common type of ankle sprain, consisting of 70-85% of all ankle sprains. An inversion ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls in, stretching and spraining the lateral (outside) ligaments. When the ankle is inverted, the anterior talofibular and the calcaneofibular ligaments are damaged.
Inversion ankle sprains can be misdiagnosed occasionally. If your anterior talofibular or calcaneofibular ligaments have not been strained, you may instead have peroneal tendon dislocation. There are two peroneal tendons that run side-by-side behind the outer ankle bone, with one tendon connecting to the outer part of the midfoot, and the other tendon connecting under the foot inside the arch. The job of these tendons is to stabilize the foot and ankle and prevent sprains.
If you're experiencing pain, swelling, and the area is warm to the touch, you may have the symptoms of peroneal tendonitis. Proper diagnosis is crucial for this condition, as symptoms will worsen with incorrect or no treatment. Most often treatment includes immobilization, bracing, and physical therapy.
Ankle, metatarsal, and Lisfranc fractures can occur in field hockey and sometimes require surgery to repair the fracture.
Overuse and excessive training may result in heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, stress fractures, and posterior tibial tendonitis. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is often called adult acquired flatfoot because it is the most common type of flatfoot that develops during adulthood. The posterior tibial tendon is one of the major supporting tendons of the foot and aids in walking. This condition occurs when the tendon has been weakened and its ability to support the arch has been impaired. Symptoms include pain, swelling, flattening of the arch, and an inward rolling of the ankle. It is typically a progressive injury and early treatment is crucial. If caught early, treatment can be non-surgical and include orthotics, immobilization, physical therapy, and shoe modifications.
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Field hockey injuries are often very similar to field sports like soccer and lacrosse because of cutting movements, sharp changes in speed or direction, and the playing turf. Foot and ankle injuries can be common because of how the game is played.
The most common foot and ankle injury sustained by field hockey players is an inversion ankle sprain, the most common type of ankle sprain, consisting of 70-85% of all ankle sprains. An inversion ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls in, stretching and spraining the lateral (outside) ligaments. When the ankle is inverted, the anterior talofibular and the calcaneofibular ligaments are damaged.
Inversion ankle sprains can be misdiagnosed occasionally. If your anterior talofibular or calcaneofibular ligaments have not been strained, you may instead have peroneal tendon dislocation. There are two peroneal tendons that run side-by-side behind the outer ankle bone, with one tendon connecting to the outer part of the midfoot, and the other tendon connecting under the foot inside the arch. The job of these tendons is to stabilize the foot and ankle and prevent sprains.
If you're experiencing pain, swelling, and the area is warm to the touch, you may have the symptoms of peroneal tendonitis. Proper diagnosis is crucial for this condition, as symptoms will worsen with incorrect or no treatment. Most often treatment includes immobilization, bracing, and physical therapy.
Ankle, metatarsal, and Lisfranc fractures can occur in field hockey and sometimes require surgery to repair the fracture.
Overuse and excessive training may result in heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, stress fractures, and posterior tibial tendonitis. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is often called adult acquired flatfoot because it is the most common type of flatfoot that develops during adulthood. The posterior tibial tendon is one of the major supporting tendons of the foot and aids in walking. This condition occurs when the tendon has been weakened and its ability to support the arch has been impaired. Symptoms include pain, swelling, flattening of the arch, and an inward rolling of the ankle. It is typically a progressive injury and early treatment is crucial. If caught early, treatment can be non-surgical and include orthotics, immobilization, physical therapy, and shoe modifications.
If you are a field hockey player with a foot or ankle problem, call our Rocky Hill or Middletown office to make an appointment.
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Saturday, April 5, 2014
Florida's Hill Looking To Beat UCONN This Time
Kasey Hill is hoping to get his revenge on UCONN tonight.
When Florida last faced UCONN on December 2nd Hill watched from the bench with a high ankle sprain. Florida fell to UCONN in Storrs when Shabazz Napier hit a buzz beater to bring the final score to 65-64. The team played the final three minutes without a point guard because starter Scottie Wilbekin went down with an ankle injury and did not return.
Hill is hoping tonight will different, even though he has played throughout the NCAA Tournament with turf toe. He will be ready to face the Huskies tonight at 6:09 p.m. in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
"Kasey can definitely help us; it gives us more depth in the backcourt," coach Bill Donovan said.
"I think Kasey in the tournament, and even going back to the SEC has come on. He's played better. He's improved. I've got confidence in him. He makes our team faster when he's out there."
Hill agrees that he's been playing better recently. "(I've been) just playing with more confidence, playing aggressive. Just trying to play my hardest for this team and give them all I got," he said.
In four tournament games, Hill has averaged 5.3 points per game and has totaled a team high 15 assists against only four turnovers.
Hill says that while his turf toe has caused him discomfort during the tournament, he will be fine tonight. Coach Donovan shared the same sentiment Monday.
"I know turf toe is painful, but come on, we're playing in the Final Four," Donovan said.
"He'll be fine. He's a great kid. Hopefully his toe will be OK and he'll be able to play. But I do appreciate him working through that. He doesn't appear to be in a lot of pain when he's running around out there. He's moving pretty well."
Turf toe is a sprain of the joint just below the big toe, also known as the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Injuries to the joint can include damage to the ligaments as well as the joint capsule. The end result is pain with both extension and flexion of the big toe which translates to pain anytime the athlete tries to walk, jump, jog, run, or jump- all crucial for Hill during a game.
The severity of the injury is directly related to the amount of force causing the injury. Turf toe can range from a mild injury with only minor ligament damage to a chronic injury involving inflammation of the joint capsule and progressive cartilage formation and calcification of the head of the first metatarsal.
Turf toe can be caused by either one traumatic injury or from repetitive injuries that continue to aggravate the original injury. Most turf toe injuries are caused by a hyperflexion injury when the big toe hits an unyielding surface, forcing the toe beyond its normal range of motion.
Treatment generally includes the R.I.C.E. method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Reference: Independent Florida Alligator
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When Florida last faced UCONN on December 2nd Hill watched from the bench with a high ankle sprain. Florida fell to UCONN in Storrs when Shabazz Napier hit a buzz beater to bring the final score to 65-64. The team played the final three minutes without a point guard because starter Scottie Wilbekin went down with an ankle injury and did not return.
Hill is hoping tonight will different, even though he has played throughout the NCAA Tournament with turf toe. He will be ready to face the Huskies tonight at 6:09 p.m. in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
"Kasey can definitely help us; it gives us more depth in the backcourt," coach Bill Donovan said.
"I think Kasey in the tournament, and even going back to the SEC has come on. He's played better. He's improved. I've got confidence in him. He makes our team faster when he's out there."
Hill agrees that he's been playing better recently. "(I've been) just playing with more confidence, playing aggressive. Just trying to play my hardest for this team and give them all I got," he said.
In four tournament games, Hill has averaged 5.3 points per game and has totaled a team high 15 assists against only four turnovers.
Hill says that while his turf toe has caused him discomfort during the tournament, he will be fine tonight. Coach Donovan shared the same sentiment Monday.
"I know turf toe is painful, but come on, we're playing in the Final Four," Donovan said.
"He'll be fine. He's a great kid. Hopefully his toe will be OK and he'll be able to play. But I do appreciate him working through that. He doesn't appear to be in a lot of pain when he's running around out there. He's moving pretty well."
Turf toe is a sprain of the joint just below the big toe, also known as the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Injuries to the joint can include damage to the ligaments as well as the joint capsule. The end result is pain with both extension and flexion of the big toe which translates to pain anytime the athlete tries to walk, jump, jog, run, or jump- all crucial for Hill during a game.
The severity of the injury is directly related to the amount of force causing the injury. Turf toe can range from a mild injury with only minor ligament damage to a chronic injury involving inflammation of the joint capsule and progressive cartilage formation and calcification of the head of the first metatarsal.
Turf toe can be caused by either one traumatic injury or from repetitive injuries that continue to aggravate the original injury. Most turf toe injuries are caused by a hyperflexion injury when the big toe hits an unyielding surface, forcing the toe beyond its normal range of motion.
Treatment generally includes the R.I.C.E. method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Reference: Independent Florida Alligator
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Friday, April 4, 2014
Canadian Hockey Played With Broken Foot During Olympics
More than a month after the Sochi Winter Olympics ended, Canadian hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser admitted that she played throughout the games and lead the team to an Olympic gold medal with a broken foot.
Tuesday the 35 year old forward was wearing a walking boot on her left foot at the Hockey Hall of Fame as a guest speaker at the hockey summit.
"I've had a broken foot for about a year now so I'm trying to fix it," Wickenheiser said. "I'm wearing this boot so I can avoid having that surgery, hopefully.
"I knew it was broken at the time (of the Olympics). We just found out it was a little more serious break than we thought. It was just managing the pain."
Wickenheiser did a wonderful job of hiding the injury as neither fans or nor the media picked up on it. She helped lead the Canadian team to a spectacular 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the gold medal game.
With this being an Olympic year and rest not being an option until after the games, Wickenheiser had to work with the injury. Now that the national team's session is over she has had her foot in a walking boot for two weeks.
"It's kind of perfect timing to rest the foot and just be able to get healthy again," she said. "I spent a lot of time on the bike versus running and did some work around trying to stabilize the foot."
Wickenheiser is one tough cookie. She played in the 2006 Olympics with a broken wrist and was still the tournament's top scorer and MVP. Sports Illustrated included her in their list of 25 toughest athletes in 2008.
Wickenheiser has won five Olympic medals, including a silver medal at Nagano in 1998. She would like one more opportunity to bring another Olympic medal home for Canada.
"I think it's fair," Wickenheiser said. "We always say pressure is a privilege and you have an opportunity to win a gold medal because people think you can."
She's however not sure what the future holds for her hockey career.
"I'll probably go year by year, starting with next year's world championship," she said. "I still love to play. I think I can still play at a high level and be the player I want to be. So until I can't do that anymore, I'll keep playing."
In general, if you still have a broken bone in your foot, ankle, or toe, for more than a year, serious damage is being done. We would suspect that the walking boot alone will not be enough for Wickenheiser and she will require surgery on the broken bone in her foot.
Reference: Sports Illustrated
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Tuesday the 35 year old forward was wearing a walking boot on her left foot at the Hockey Hall of Fame as a guest speaker at the hockey summit.
"I've had a broken foot for about a year now so I'm trying to fix it," Wickenheiser said. "I'm wearing this boot so I can avoid having that surgery, hopefully.
"I knew it was broken at the time (of the Olympics). We just found out it was a little more serious break than we thought. It was just managing the pain."
Wickenheiser did a wonderful job of hiding the injury as neither fans or nor the media picked up on it. She helped lead the Canadian team to a spectacular 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the gold medal game.
With this being an Olympic year and rest not being an option until after the games, Wickenheiser had to work with the injury. Now that the national team's session is over she has had her foot in a walking boot for two weeks.
"It's kind of perfect timing to rest the foot and just be able to get healthy again," she said. "I spent a lot of time on the bike versus running and did some work around trying to stabilize the foot."
Wickenheiser is one tough cookie. She played in the 2006 Olympics with a broken wrist and was still the tournament's top scorer and MVP. Sports Illustrated included her in their list of 25 toughest athletes in 2008.
Wickenheiser has won five Olympic medals, including a silver medal at Nagano in 1998. She would like one more opportunity to bring another Olympic medal home for Canada.
"I think it's fair," Wickenheiser said. "We always say pressure is a privilege and you have an opportunity to win a gold medal because people think you can."
She's however not sure what the future holds for her hockey career.
"I'll probably go year by year, starting with next year's world championship," she said. "I still love to play. I think I can still play at a high level and be the player I want to be. So until I can't do that anymore, I'll keep playing."
In general, if you still have a broken bone in your foot, ankle, or toe, for more than a year, serious damage is being done. We would suspect that the walking boot alone will not be enough for Wickenheiser and she will require surgery on the broken bone in her foot.
Reference: Sports Illustrated
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Ohio State's Jeff Heuerman Out After Surgery
Ohio State senior tight end Jeff Heuerman will see limited time in spring training after sustaining a mid-foot injury that required surgery on Monday.
Heuerman is one of the team's most respected leaders and one of Ohio's top returning threats in the passing game and will be sidelined from workouts until early June.
According to coach Urban Meyers Heuerman's injury is a "midfoot sprain" and one that would not keep the tight end from missing significant time.
"It's six weeks in a cast [and a] boot, and we should have him ready to go full-speed in June," Meyer told reporters.
Meyer texted the Columbus Dispatch that Heuerman would be back in no time."
This is the third season ending injury for the Buckeyes since spring training opened last month. Heuerman joins safety Vonn Bell and backup receiver Jalin Marshall on the injured list. All three will be recovered in time for summer workouts.
Heuerman finished his junior year with 26 catches for 466 yards and four touchdowns, but was also a physical presence as a run blocker for one of the nation's best rushing attacks.
With top receiver Corey Brown gone, Heuerman could be one of the Buckeyes biggest threats in the aerial attack in his senior year.
Since we don't know specifically what type of midfoot sprain Heuerman has (it could be a Lisfranc sprain), typically a midfoot sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the central area of the foot. This is a common injury in athletes who do a lot of cutting and twisting.
A midfoot sprain occurs when the athlete's body turns and their foot stays in place. The twisting motion is transferred through their foot instead of the ground. This injury can also occur when another athlete steps on the back of the patient's heel.
Those who experience midfoot sprains usually experience immediate pain and then swelling in the central area of their foot. Bruising may occur on the top or bottom of the foot and the athlete will complain of pain when attempting to bear weight.
Most midfoot sprains are mild and do not require surgery like Heuerman's. Treatment involves immobilization with a boot, as well as icing, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medications.
References: ESPN and CBS Sports
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Heuerman is one of the team's most respected leaders and one of Ohio's top returning threats in the passing game and will be sidelined from workouts until early June.
According to coach Urban Meyers Heuerman's injury is a "midfoot sprain" and one that would not keep the tight end from missing significant time.
"It's six weeks in a cast [and a] boot, and we should have him ready to go full-speed in June," Meyer told reporters.
Meyer texted the Columbus Dispatch that Heuerman would be back in no time."
This is the third season ending injury for the Buckeyes since spring training opened last month. Heuerman joins safety Vonn Bell and backup receiver Jalin Marshall on the injured list. All three will be recovered in time for summer workouts.
Heuerman finished his junior year with 26 catches for 466 yards and four touchdowns, but was also a physical presence as a run blocker for one of the nation's best rushing attacks.
With top receiver Corey Brown gone, Heuerman could be one of the Buckeyes biggest threats in the aerial attack in his senior year.
Since we don't know specifically what type of midfoot sprain Heuerman has (it could be a Lisfranc sprain), typically a midfoot sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the central area of the foot. This is a common injury in athletes who do a lot of cutting and twisting.
A midfoot sprain occurs when the athlete's body turns and their foot stays in place. The twisting motion is transferred through their foot instead of the ground. This injury can also occur when another athlete steps on the back of the patient's heel.
Those who experience midfoot sprains usually experience immediate pain and then swelling in the central area of their foot. Bruising may occur on the top or bottom of the foot and the athlete will complain of pain when attempting to bear weight.
Most midfoot sprains are mild and do not require surgery like Heuerman's. Treatment involves immobilization with a boot, as well as icing, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medications.
References: ESPN and CBS Sports
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