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S. Jackson - Tendinitis in his heel (1 Viewer)

Billy1x

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Saw it in the blogger. Sat out practice (see notes at bottom)

S. Jackson

I've had it in my arm (tennis elbow) and it sucked. Never heard of it in the heel. Anybody got some background?

 
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Rams | S. Jackson limited at practice Tuesday; says he's about 90 percent

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:09:37 -0700

Nick Wagoner, of StLouisRams.com, reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (heel) took some reps at practice Tuesday, Aug. 22. "Right now I am about 90 percent," Jackson said. "I had a little small problem with my Achilles' for a second, but I have been in there rehabbing pretty tough and getting through it." Jackson didn't suffer the injury on any particular play; rather he says it was from the day to day grind of practices. But, he doesn't expect it to slow him much over the long haul. "From my understanding, the doctors told me from the two a days and all of the poundings I was taking, it was a little fatigued," Jackson said. "Once we get into the regular schedule of the season and I get the rest I need during the week, I'll be fine."

If he took reps in practice in can't be that bad. 90%....most players are 90% at this point during camp.

 
This guy scares me...

I don't think playing on that surface is gonna help him out too much either...

Going off the top of my head.....

Check out his stats during his rookie year.. any time he had 20 or more carries, he tended to follow that up with a so-so performance or he was out.

 
SteelerMurf said:
Rams | S. Jackson limited at practice Tuesday; says he's about 90 percent

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:09:37 -0700

Nick Wagoner, of StLouisRams.com, reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (heel) took some reps at practice Tuesday, Aug. 22. "Right now I am about 90 percent," Jackson said. "I had a little small problem with my Achilles' for a second, but I have been in there rehabbing pretty tough and getting through it." Jackson didn't suffer the injury on any particular play; rather he says it was from the day to day grind of practices. But, he doesn't expect it to slow him much over the long haul. "From my understanding, the doctors told me from the two a days and all of the poundings I was taking, it was a little fatigued," Jackson said. "Once we get into the regular schedule of the season and I get the rest I need during the week, I'll be fine."

If he took reps in practice in can't be that bad. 90%....most players are 90% at this point during camp.
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Hmm. I wonder if its from the hamsting he is describing above. Many times when you compenstate you cause another issue. Best they shut him down till the real season starts.
 
I have tendinitis in my left knee, but I am a big lard and I still go out and play hockey two nights a week and play through the pain.

The issue for me was hard stops and cutting left and right. I had it really bad in March, and only a month ago could I do fast stops and quick turns. Still with a lot of pain, but I am no longer limited physically.

Again, I am not a pro athlete, and I don't have access to their trainers and medical stafff, so if my case is as bad as it gets, then look at 5 months as a worst case maybe?

 
Tony Fisher and Moe Williams are the #2 and #3 RBs for the Rams.

I did some digging in our med school library regarding achilles tendonitis. Basically Steven Jackson's injury doesn't sound like a big deal yet. He just needs to get some rest. Here's what I learned:

It is common for runners who are starting a new activity or getting back into shape after a layoff. In the early stages, pain occurs during activity but may stop after a warm-up period. In later stages, pain may be present at rest. Patients usually describe the pain as sharp during the activity, but dull during rest.

X-ray does not usually pick up the soft-tissue changes, but can show bony abnormalities that might be causing symptoms. Ultrasound or MRI can show changes with the tendon, but tendon changes does not always correlate with symptoms. If Steven Jackson needs an MRI or ultrasound we'll know that this injury is really bothering him.

It may take up to six months for symptoms to improve, but most patients eventually respond to treatment, which usually consists of rest, stretching, deep tissue massage of the gastrocnemius/soleus (calf) muscles, ice, and NSAIDs (Advils, aspirin, etc). Corticosteroid injection is controversial. Orthotics also may help. Most patients respond well to conservative treatment. Surgery is not considered until 3-6 months of failed treatment.

I'll post more if I learn anything new.

 
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Had Jackson on a team last year. Those that end up owning him might want to learn to cope with his nagging injuries. It's not a question of if, it's a question of when, how serious and how often. That's just how it is with him.

 
Gandalf said:
Tony Fisher and Moe Williams are the #2 and #3 RBs for the Rams.I did some digging in our med school library regarding achilles tendonitis. Basically Steven Jackson's injury doesn't sound like a big deal yet. He just needs to get some rest. Here's what I learned:It is common for runners who are starting a new activity or getting back into shape after a layoff. In the early stages, pain occurs during activity but may stop after a warm-up period. In later stages, pain may be present at rest. Patients usually describe the pain as sharp during the activity, but dull during rest. X-ray does not usually pick up the soft-tissue changes, but can show bony abnormalities that might be causing symptoms. Ultrasound or MRI can show changes with the tendon, but tendon changes does not always correlate with symptoms. If Steven Jackson needs an MRI or ultrasound we'll know that this injury is really bothering him.It may take up to six months for symptoms to improve, but most patients eventually respond to treatment, which usually consists of rest, stretching, deep tissue massage of the gastrocnemius/soleus (calf) muscles, ice, and NSAIDs (Advils, aspirin, etc). Corticosteroid injection is controversial. Orthotics also may help. Most patients respond well to conservative treatment. Surgery is not considered until 3-6 months of failed treatment.I'll post more if I learn anything new.
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I'll have to admit I'm slightly concerned here. It's early in the season and he will be pushing this in the season if he can not control this now. The Achellies is not something to mess with. He will go through consevative treatment and hopefully he will feel fine, but I warn you of something. Both T. Spikes and A. Green had reports of tendonitis before their muscle ruptured. Nothing significant right now to worry about, but if this starts to linger around he may sit out so it doesn't get bad, or he could suffer a something worse. If it wasn't for the questions around everyone else in the first round I would say try to avoid him if you have someone ranked even with him.
 
Is the STephen Davis thing for real or is that just a joke? If so, where did u hear that

 
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I heard he was in St. Louis today too.

Joe Goldberg of Fox Sports Midwest reported it. No link though, so take it w/ a grain of salt.

 
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