Mathias Kiwanuka (1 Viewer)

[TheCommish]

This guy was dropped a couple of weeks ago, and still sits on the waiver wire. I know he's got the neck injury, but I could use the DL help when (if?) he comes back. Any information on a possible return? He seems optimistic, but the player always does.

 

[CowboysHomer]

Take it from someone who's gone through what he has (the herniated disc). He won't play again this year. If he does ,they are jeopardizing his future health. He's doing physical therapy (PT), which is the first step in treatment, right now.

That will probably make it better, but he won't be fixed. At some point, they'll have to sit down and make a call on it. The right thing to do is to have surgery and have the herniation repaired and/or discs fused to fix it, which would require 6-8 weeks of rehab.

The alternative is to address it with PT to where the pain is gone and the muscles around the neck, back, and chest stabilize his spine as much as possible. Even this is likely to take 4-6 weeks from the time of PT beginning. So best case at this point you are looking at the start of November.

Note - you'd think he'd already be strong in all these areas being the athlete he is, but they can really dial in on areas depending on where the herniation is. Once they reach a certain point, he can try to return and they can manage for pain, but one good hit and he's probably out of commission again.

And the overall thing is coming back puts him at further risk of even more damage. If I were in his shoes, I'd have surgery. He can really mess up his quality of life by trying to come back too soon in a sport like football. Particularly with the drum the player's union is beating these days over player injuries, long term care, etc.

But I'm not in his shoes, he may want to play and say the hell with the risks. More power to him if he does, but I hope he realizes the consequences of his decision prior to doing so. My suspicion is that with as well as they are playing, he will get put on Injured Reserve. October 31 is their bye, I'd expect a decision on his return (or being played on IR) to come that following week.

Full disclaimer: I had Kiwanuka on my roster in my IDP league, and just dropped him for Hali from KC.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Published Wed Oct 13 2:17:08 p.m. ET 2010

(RotoWire) Kiwaunuka (neck) was back on the practice field preforming individual drills Wednesday, the Bergen Record's Vinny DiTrani reports.

Analysis: Although he was on the field, no timetable has been set for his return. It still seems like he's at least a week away from returning to the lineup, but he's getting closer.

 

[Qtip Callahan]

Published Wed Oct 13 2:17:08 p.m. ET 2010 (RotoWire) Kiwaunuka (neck) was back on the practice field preforming individual drills Wednesday, the Bergen Record's Vinny DiTrani reports.Analysis: Although he was on the field, no timetable has been set for his return. It still seems like he's at least a week away from returning to the lineup, but he's getting closer.

Arrgh.. They keep stringing me along with him. I could use the roster spot, but I'm hanging in there with him.

 

[JoeSteeler]

(Rotoworld) Giants DE/LB Mathias Kiwanuka (neck) says he's pain-free and hopes to "be back soon."

Analysis: Kiwanuka received clearance to resume individual drills Wednesday, and he's hoping an MRI or CT scan will reveal the inflammation is gone. Coach Tom Coughlin won't put a timetable on Kiwanuka's return, but Kiwanuka is optimistic it'll be sooner rather than later

 

[Qtip Callahan]

(Rotoworld) Giants DE/LB Mathias Kiwanuka (neck) says he's pain-free and hopes to "be back soon."Analysis: Kiwanuka received clearance to resume individual drills Wednesday, and he's hoping an MRI or CT scan will reveal the inflammation is gone. Coach Tom Coughlin won't put a timetable on Kiwanuka's return, but Kiwanuka is optimistic it'll be sooner rather than later

Yeah maybe so. The test results will tell the story imo. I'm hoping he comes back, although now that I've picked up Osi, maybe him missing the season will allow Osi to flourish.

 

[Choke]

Fri Oct 15, 05:01 PM New York Giants DL Mathias Kiwanuka (neck) did not practice Friday, Oct. 15, and is out for Week 6, according to The New York Daily News' Ralph Vacchiano.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I had to drop him, so he'll be playing soon

 

[CowboysHomer]

Take it from someone who's gone through what he has (the herniated disc). He won't play again this year. If he does ,they are jeopardizing his future health. He's doing physical therapy (PT), which is the first step in treatment, right now.That will probably make it better, but he won't be fixed. At some point, they'll have to sit down and make a call on it. The right thing to do is to have surgery and have the herniation repaired and/or discs fused to fix it, which would require 6-8 weeks of rehab.The alternative is to address it with PT to where the pain is gone and the muscles around the neck, back, and chest stabilize his spine as much as possible. Even this is likely to take 4-6 weeks from the time of PT beginning. So best case at this point you are looking at the start of November.Note - you'd think he'd already be strong in all these areas being the athlete he is, but they can really dial in on areas depending on where the herniation is. Once they reach a certain point, he can try to return and they can manage for pain, but one good hit and he's probably out of commission again.And the overall thing is coming back puts him at further risk of even more damage. If I were in his shoes, I'd have surgery. He can really mess up his quality of life by trying to come back too soon in a sport like football. Particularly with the drum the player's union is beating these days over player injuries, long term care, etc.But I'm not in his shoes, he may want to play and say the hell with the risks. More power to him if he does, but I hope he realizes the consequences of his decision prior to doing so. My suspicion is that with as well as they are playing, he will get put on Injured Reserve. October 31 is their bye, I'd expect a decision on his return (or being played on IR) to come that following week. Full disclaimer: I had Kiwanuka on my roster in my IDP league, and just dropped him for Hali from KC.

Placed on IR today.

 

[Men-in-Cleats]

Take it from someone who's gone through what he has (the herniated disc). He won't play again this year. If he does ,they are jeopardizing his future health. He's doing physical therapy (PT), which is the first step in treatment, right now.That will probably make it better, but he won't be fixed. At some point, they'll have to sit down and make a call on it. The right thing to do is to have surgery and have the herniation repaired and/or discs fused to fix it, which would require 6-8 weeks of rehab.The alternative is to address it with PT to where the pain is gone and the muscles around the neck, back, and chest stabilize his spine as much as possible. Even this is likely to take 4-6 weeks from the time of PT beginning. So best case at this point you are looking at the start of November.Note - you'd think he'd already be strong in all these areas being the athlete he is, but they can really dial in on areas depending on where the herniation is. Once they reach a certain point, he can try to return and they can manage for pain, but one good hit and he's probably out of commission again.And the overall thing is coming back puts him at further risk of even more damage. If I were in his shoes, I'd have surgery. He can really mess up his quality of life by trying to come back too soon in a sport like football. Particularly with the drum the player's union is beating these days over player injuries, long term care, etc.But I'm not in his shoes, he may want to play and say the hell with the risks. More power to him if he does, but I hope he realizes the consequences of his decision prior to doing so. My suspicion is that with as well as they are playing, he will get put on Injured Reserve. October 31 is their bye, I'd expect a decision on his return (or being played on IR) to come that following week. Full disclaimer: I had Kiwanuka on my roster in my IDP league, and just dropped him for Hali from KC.

Surgery is a last resort with a herniated disc unless one is to the point that they can't even function in day-to-day life. I seriously hope he doesn't jeopardize his future by going with the alleged quick fix.

 

[John 14:6]

Could this help Boley's stats? I read somewhere that he was being taken out in certain situations where they then went with more linemen. With Kiwanuka injured, perhaps Boley won't be taken out as often?

 

[Diamond]

Kiwi's been out a month, if it hasn't affected Boley's PT by now, then it's not going to.

 

[John 14:6]

Kiwi's been out a month, if it hasn't affected Boley's PT by now, then it's not going to.

Hmmm... The last two games have been his best other than week 2, so maybe it is helping him out...