Jan 1, 2009: New Begins With Many Pro Athletes Sidelined with Ankle Injury.
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jamaal Anderson has still not practiced since suffering a high ankle sprain against Minnesota on Dec. 21 and will likely will be inactive Saturday.
San Diego Charger's Antonio Gates, who is still suffering from a high ankle sprain, may not play in the playoff opener against the Colts.
Washington Wizards' Caron Butler twisted his left ankle during a Christmas night game versus the Thunder and has missed the last three games.
Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson aggravated his nagging ankle sprain in a game against the Giants, and may be out.
Eagles' running back Brian Westbrook has been limited because of ankle injuries.
Don't let ankle injuries keep you out. See the Ankle Injury Prevention and Treatment Page at www.AnkleCenter.com.
Dr. Christopher Segler is Marathon Runner, Ironman, as well as an award-winning podiatrist, and sports medicine foot surgeon practicing at the Ankle & Foot Center of Chattanooga. For more information about heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails and ankle pain, and other common causes of foot pain, you can order a FREE copy of his book, My Fit Feet, by visiting http://www.MyRunningDoc.com or http://www.AnkleCenter.com.
Showing posts with label tendon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tendon. Show all posts
Friday, January 2, 2009
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Achilles Tendinitis Keeps Utah Jazz Player Out of the Game.
While the Utah Jazz was in Chicago practicing, they were going to have to try to get along without their starting point guard Deron Williams. Williams developed a painful knot and bruising and the right calf. Because this discomfort started moving down towards his Achilles’ tendon, they decided to be cautious.
Achilles’ tendon problems can lead to significant disability. Any painful bruising associated with swelling or a knot anywhere near the Achilles’ tendon should be evaluated by your doctor immediately. Achilles’ tendon rupture can develop if not treated properly.
Attempting to continue to play or be involved in athletic activity with Achilles tendinitis can lead to a complete rupture of the tendon. Not only can a torn Achilles tendon be painful, but it can also lead to significant future disability.
Obviously a professional athlete, like Williams needs to make sure that he is okay before he returns to activity. The Jazz hopes that he will be back in their game against Milwaukee.
Dr. Christopher Segler is an Ironman Triathlon Finisher and award winning foot doctor specializing in elite athletes. His podiatry sports medicine practice is at the Ankle & Foot Center of Chattanooga. You can register for a FREE membership and will receive the monthly newsletter “Finisher’s Circle,” which provides expert advice on increasing your running efficiency and preventing injuries and foot pain by visiting http://www.AnkleCenter.com .
Achilles’ tendon problems can lead to significant disability. Any painful bruising associated with swelling or a knot anywhere near the Achilles’ tendon should be evaluated by your doctor immediately. Achilles’ tendon rupture can develop if not treated properly.
Attempting to continue to play or be involved in athletic activity with Achilles tendinitis can lead to a complete rupture of the tendon. Not only can a torn Achilles tendon be painful, but it can also lead to significant future disability.
Obviously a professional athlete, like Williams needs to make sure that he is okay before he returns to activity. The Jazz hopes that he will be back in their game against Milwaukee.
Dr. Christopher Segler is an Ironman Triathlon Finisher and award winning foot doctor specializing in elite athletes. His podiatry sports medicine practice is at the Ankle & Foot Center of Chattanooga. You can register for a FREE membership and will receive the monthly newsletter “Finisher’s Circle,” which provides expert advice on increasing your running efficiency and preventing injuries and foot pain by visiting http://www.AnkleCenter.com .
Monday, December 8, 2008
Achilles Tendon Surgery May Help Hurdler Liu
During the height of the 2008 Olympic Games, the world watched as Liu Xiang, China's 110m hurdles world champion, limped of the track. He had been plagued with Achilles tendon problems. He was forced to withdraw before his first-round heat at the Bird's Nest in August. It was obvious watching him try to start his key event that the pain was not just emotional.
But now there is hope that in spite of his Achilles tendon he will get back to running again. Lui traveled to the United States to have surgery last Friday to remove bone spurs that kept causing irritation to the tendon. The operation should decrease his chances for future Achilles tendonitis.
"We felt he did very well through the surgery," surgeon Thomas Clanton, who also helped Houston Rockets' Chinese centre Yao Ming recover from a foot stress fracture last year, told the China Daily. "His prognosis for running in the future is quite good."
It should take a bout six months of recovery before he is back to running again. On big advantage he his is his extraordinary physical conditioning. In general, athletes recover much faster after surgery than sedentary individuals. Right now he is hping to start jogging in late January.
The Achilles tendon is largest tendon anywhere in the human body. It is also the most frequently injured of all tendons. In Lui's case he had four small pieces of bone actually imbedded within the tendon that had to be removed. These often start out as bone spurs where the tendon attaches to the heel bone. With enough strain, they can break off. These broken spurs are sort of the equivalent of gravel in the tendon.
All of that irritation can cause chronic pain and inflammation which can weaken the tendon leading to Achilles tendon tears. We see these in our office very frequently among runners of all distances.
If you develop problems with your Achilles tendon, rest, ice, and stop running until you get checked out. Otherwise the world may be watching the day you limp off the Olympic track.
Dr. Christopher Segler is an award winning foot surgeon and Ironman Finisher who treats elite athletes. His podiatry sports medicine practice is at the Ankle & Foot Center of Chattanooga. To learn more about increasing your speed and avoiding running injuries like tendonitis, shin splints and stress fractures, you can register for a FREE membership and copy of his monthly newsletter “Finisher’s Circle” by visiting http://www.AnkleCenter.com .
But now there is hope that in spite of his Achilles tendon he will get back to running again. Lui traveled to the United States to have surgery last Friday to remove bone spurs that kept causing irritation to the tendon. The operation should decrease his chances for future Achilles tendonitis.
"We felt he did very well through the surgery," surgeon Thomas Clanton, who also helped Houston Rockets' Chinese centre Yao Ming recover from a foot stress fracture last year, told the China Daily. "His prognosis for running in the future is quite good."
It should take a bout six months of recovery before he is back to running again. On big advantage he his is his extraordinary physical conditioning. In general, athletes recover much faster after surgery than sedentary individuals. Right now he is hping to start jogging in late January.
The Achilles tendon is largest tendon anywhere in the human body. It is also the most frequently injured of all tendons. In Lui's case he had four small pieces of bone actually imbedded within the tendon that had to be removed. These often start out as bone spurs where the tendon attaches to the heel bone. With enough strain, they can break off. These broken spurs are sort of the equivalent of gravel in the tendon.
All of that irritation can cause chronic pain and inflammation which can weaken the tendon leading to Achilles tendon tears. We see these in our office very frequently among runners of all distances.
If you develop problems with your Achilles tendon, rest, ice, and stop running until you get checked out. Otherwise the world may be watching the day you limp off the Olympic track.
Dr. Christopher Segler is an award winning foot surgeon and Ironman Finisher who treats elite athletes. His podiatry sports medicine practice is at the Ankle & Foot Center of Chattanooga. To learn more about increasing your speed and avoiding running injuries like tendonitis, shin splints and stress fractures, you can register for a FREE membership and copy of his monthly newsletter “Finisher’s Circle” by visiting http://www.AnkleCenter.com .
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