SPORTS & WORKOUT INJURIES

[QueenGoddess]

thanks doc

you're a nice guy

after all

[complicated8]

ankles are brittle and don't heal particularly well.

for really bad, bad sprains, we can't really expect to get the same level of function afterward.

it's just the nature of the beast.

 

as for complicated8's knee, I hope that you're following the Shawne Merriman case (although obviously, he's got it worse...PCL palang katay na).

the problem with knee injuries like that is that joint stability is obviously compromised.

it won't bother you as much now (I actually had a classmate whose torn ACL was neglected from high school through college...his knee looked a bit weird, even funny) but it will be an even bigger issue down the road.

 

thanks, sir. So far, from the back of my knee - the most injury prone part is the inner part of the front knee.

 

I'm just waiting for the right time to have it fixed coz the knee never feels a hundred percent.

[diggnation]

slightly torn ACL from basketball .. takot ako sa surgery!

[complicated8]

mas takot ako sa rehab time than the surgery.... it's too long...

[gift_of_game]

good and very important point.

repair/reconstruction is just half of the equation.

as one of my favorite teachers said once, even if we successfully repair everything and make it good as new, if the patient flounders in rehab, the prospects are going to be bleak. if the patient ends up quitting rehab altogether, that practically renders the procedure futile.

 

it's one thing to restore structural stability---that part is actually easy as procedures and protocols have been fine-tuned over the years.

regaining function and retraining yourself to do all the the things you once did with perfect ease, now that's tough, tough work.

 

it's really your call.

kung gusto, madaming paraan.

kung ayaw, madaming dahilan.

 

mas takot ako sa rehab time than the surgery.... it's too long...

[gladiator00]

marami na akong dislocated joints, lahat hilot lng...

meron isang time, sabi ng manghihilot, ibabalik ko sya in 3 counts ha, 1.....2.. CRACK!!!!!! arayyyy!!!!

[complicated8]

sabi nga nung doctor - pag-isipan ko daw muna if I really want it coz it's an expensive procedure. I just wish it happened while I was still employed. Now, that am not. the cost of surgery is really tough a lot of people daw don't go thru surgery but you have to give up sports. maybe it's time to give it up. yung arthritis... maybe it's inevitable.

 

So baka sa Wii na lang ako mag-sports hehehe.

 

I'm playing hurt and not really able to do the things I used to. I just wish I was paid to play then I would really go for surgery.

 

will try the hilot route.

 

i saw that football player you mentioned is going to get some work done on his knees and will be out for 3 months yata.

Edited October 26, 2008 by complicated8

[gift_of_game]

Merriman had it a bit worse as PCL repairs tend to be much more tricky.

it's still beyond me why San Diego's medical staff gave him the go-signal to play the first game of the season despite four separate, independent consults with specialists across the country which told him to quit football for the meantime and work his way back to health.

the macho football culture probably got in the way.

[machototoy]

when i was doing my shoulder press, may tumunog sa upper right part ng back ko. it hurted for mga 3 days.

 

every time nagbabakestball ako ngayon sumasakit siya kahit konti lang.

 

anong injury po kaya ito? mga doc help naman po..

[player61014]

bro try to rest for 3 days or a week.. bka pagod lng yan.. or cguro more stretching pa..

[machototoy]

i tried shadow boxing mga last month.

 

bumalik siya. iba yung sakit niya compared pag nagbabasketball

 

yung tipong abot sa batok yung sakit pag lumilingon.

[turbocharged]

proper stretching and warm up before workout helps.

[jayjay03]

try mo pa stretch ka sa marunong baka mawala...

[wEbStAr]

i tried shadow boxing mga last month.

 

bumalik siya. iba yung sakit niya compared pag nagbabasketball

 

yung tipong abot sa batok yung sakit pag lumilingon.

 

Go see a doctor ASAP to avoid worsening ur condition. Iced it down. I assume that before you do anything physical e u do some stretching naman.

 

And since medyo matagal na yan im sure there is something wrong.

[anatoly]

sabi nga nung doctor - pag-isipan ko daw muna if I really want it coz it's an expensive procedure. I just wish it happened while I was still employed. Now, that am not. the cost of surgery is really tough a lot of people daw don't go thru surgery but you have to give up sports. maybe it's time to give it up. yung arthritis... maybe it's inevitable.

 

So baka sa Wii na lang ako mag-sports hehehe.

 

I'm playing hurt and not really able to do the things I used to. I just wish I was paid to play then I would really go for surgery.

 

will try the hilot route.

 

i saw that football player you mentioned is going to get some work done on his knees and will be out for 3 months yata.

about the part of giving up sports...i can't say i agree with that (well at least not in my case).

i've had a number of recurring knee injuries over the past few years. it started as a knee sprain and unfortunately i didn't take the time to let it heal. long story short i ended up tearing my acl, tearing my meniscus (can't remember if it was the lateral or medial) and partially tearing my PCL. but surprisingly enough i was still able to play basketball. the only catch was i could only manage once a week max (at 1-2 hours of intense play) because my knee got really sore.

 

but anyway regarding the surgery, i would advocate such a thing especially if you're still young and if you have the financial means. the hardest part of it (and most impt imo) would probably be the physical therapy. that takes a lot of discipline and dedication so make sure you get yourself a very good therapist.

[thanos28]

As to any sports/musculoskelal injuries during the ACUTE Stage (on site of injury- until 2-3days) do RICE

 

Rest the part injured

Ice it-ice massage circular pattern

Compression-apply elastic bandage to minimize the inflammation

Elevation

 

don't apply hot compress or any heat modalities as it may worsen the condition.

 

During the CHRONIC STAGE (after 3 days onwards) that's the time you can apply heat

 

This simple protocol is commonly neglected by many. Hope this simple thing can help you guys.

 

As for Mr. Comlicated8 and etc who had knee problem...dont go for hilots..remember that knee injuries are complex. Each knee injuries has different treatment approch so better consult an orthopaedic surgeon first, and if neglected later it may become worse. In rehabilitative approach usually strengthening, flexibility and balance and conditioning training are the mainstay of treatment..EXERCISE.

[skaven]

Fact: San Antonio Spurs' Dejuan Blair walang acl in either knee, pero tingnan nyo naman maglaro. Ang pagkakaintindi ko, nireconstruct pareho pero nagdeteriorate pareho, ngayon naglalaro sya na wala na talaga.

[bher2]

help po, im currently suffering from a swollen feet after a basketball game. gusto ko sana na magpacheckup sa doctor pero hindi ko alam kung san ako pwede magpacheck and i dont know how much ang babayaran ko sa pagpapacheckup. any ideas?

 

btw, mataas ang uric acid ko.

[mrmaharot]

i have plantar fasciitis sa left foot dahil sa running. nakakramdam tuloy ako ng sakit sa baba ng heel, sa likod ng heel. sakit din maglakad sa unang steps sa umaga

[mrmaharot]

baka overweight ka or you have poor running form which places unnecessary stress on your fascia. could be caused by a bone spur too. in any case, see a rehab or orthopedic doctor. lay off the running for a while as well as prolonged standing.

i have fancied trying the pose method that i saw on youtube,i guess i tried too much. wala rin kasi akong proper guidance from ma professional.im 5'9" at 77kilos po ngayon. mejo tumaas ang weight. may orthopedic doctors ba dito sa may mandaluyong? wala po kasi akong makita ehhehe. ang remedy ko lang po ngayon ay nag-stretch ng fascia before every run and cut my mileage by half. (ung mga stretches na available sa net) di ko din kasi matigil tumakbo dahil ito lang alam kong pagpapapawis. ayaw ko narin mggym dahil mas madami akong nakukuhang calories kesa nababawas. (maraming kinakain bago magbuhat ) heheh

[complicated8]

As for Mr. Comlicated8 and etc who had knee problem...dont go for hilots..remember that knee injuries are complex. Each knee injuries has different treatment approch so better consult an orthopaedic surgeon first, and if neglected later it may become worse. In rehabilitative approach usually strengthening, flexibility and balance and conditioning training are the mainstay of treatment..EXERCISE.

The hilot that i went to was able to rehab those with stroke/paralysis and are now able to walk again. I know it may get worse but I'm trying this first before I opt for surgery.

 

Meron daw full time employee na nag-massage ng finger ni Kobe kaya nag-heal ang mga fingers nya. I think this is equivalent to our hilot too.

[complicated8]

I tried therapy and my knee didn't feel any stronger.

[complicated8]

Let's just say I'm a believer in hilot

[complicated8]

Not really - my mind. Because if I could have willed it to get better, I would. It's the hilot who was able to do it to multiple people and not just one. Like the hilot said, if the ligaments are broken, there's nothing he/she can do.

 

May not be scientific but it is observable and repeatable. It's not a single occurrence and I do know that some don't work and some do. I don't trust all hilots. I do trust those that were able to heal people I know and from past experience.

 

When the doctor tells you that you'll never walk again or therapy progress is so slow, try the hilot with experience and maybe your progress will be faster.

 

Ankle sprain - out two weeks minimum depending on severity, after 1 or 2 visits to hilot within a week and you can play again the following week. I've observed this multiple times.

[makantosapooh]

i have plantar fasciitis sa left foot dahil sa running. nakakramdam tuloy ako ng sakit sa baba ng heel, sa likod ng heel. sakit din maglakad sa unang steps sa umaga

 

 

stretch mo yung achille's tendon mo. sa edge ng hagdan or foot stool, tayo ka for 15-30 secs... hayaan mo lang ung bigat mo para ma-stretch yung tendon mo. aapak ka ng maliit na bola, golf ball or tennis sa talampakan mo. ipaiikot mo ung bola sa sole mo.

Edited May 22, 2010 by makantosapooh