Westbrook reported to have muscle tear! (1 Viewer)

[the spanker]

A friend of mine told me this is being reported on Draft Sharks.

http://www.draftsharks.com/content.php/page/view/type/home

I can't access the entire article.

Any truth to this???

 

[Texican]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

 

[the spanker]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

Did they say how long he might be out?

 

[Texican]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

Did they say how long he might be out?

Not really. I was under the impression (which does not mean much) that he would just miss last night's game and the bye next week.

 

[TheFanatic]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

A rib pokes through a muscle tear? Sounds a bit more serious than a 2 week rest....

 

[Max Power]

and to think this happened with the Eagles up by 30 already

Reid = Bonehead

 

[Mene]

Any updates are appreciated. The Westy owner in my league is 0-3, and desperate, the sooner I know his status long term, the sooner I feast on this desperation

 

[shredhead]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

Did they say how long he might be out?

Not really. I was under the impression (which does not mean much) that he would just miss last night's game and the bye next week.

I won this week with him in my lineup. I might play him next week during his bye. He's that good!

 

[Texican]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

Did they say how long he might be out?

Not really. I was under the impression (which does not mean much) that he would just miss last night's game and the bye next week.

I won this week with him in my lineup. I might play him next week during his bye. He's that good!

 

[KingEl]

How come there's no mention of this in any of the Philly papers or Team website? Every mention I can find just says "strain" Perhaps the announcers mispoke? Meant strain, not tear.

Hoping.......

 

[switz]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

A rib pokes through a muscle tear? Sounds a bit more serious than a 2 week rest....

Yeah... ribs in general take a LONG time to heal, as they are almost impossible to immobilize.

 

[GoBirds]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

A rib pokes through a muscle tear? Sounds a bit more serious than a 2 week rest....

Yeah... ribs in general take a LONG time to heal, as they are almost impossible to immobilize.

isn't a "strain" a minor tear? Similar to how they explained Jackson's injury. Don't see why he wouldn't be back after bye.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

How come there's no mention of this in any of the Philly papers or Team website? Every mention I can find just says "strain" Perhaps the announcers mispoke? Meant strain, not tear.Hoping.......

I don't think it was a misspeak. They even used the phrase "poking through the muscle" or a variation thereof at some point.

 

[Moe Green]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

Did they say how long he might be out?

Not really. I was under the impression (which does not mean much) that he would just miss last night's game and the bye next week.

I won this week with him in my lineup. I might play him next week during his bye. He's that good!

LMAO

 

[the spanker]

Just read this on the assistance forum:

He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. -Per CBS

Trying to find out more info if he needs to be aquired or moved quickly....

 

[the spanker]

He should be back after the bye.I watched the Passion of the Christ and in it the main characters ribs were clearly visible through the muscle sheath. Yet, by the end of the movie (roughly 3 days later) he was remarkably mobile.

Uh huh....nothing to see here. Any other news Homers out there?

 

[Swampy]

Just read this on the assistance forum:He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. -Per CBSTrying to find out more info if he needs to be aquired or moved quickly....

Its customary to quote the person, you got the info from, in that case me, but in any case, like I said there, it doesnt sound good that he has gotten worse through the week. I dont see him back in 3 weeks. Its time to jump on Buckhalter, the guy is a very solid player.

 

[ImTheScientist]

He should be back after the bye.I watched the Passion of the Christ and in it the main characters ribs were clearly visible through the muscle sheath. Yet, by the end of the movie (roughly 3 days later) he was remarkably mobile.

 

[Swampy]

He should be back after the bye.I watched the Passion of the Christ and in it the main characters ribs were clearly visible through the muscle sheath. Yet, by the end of the movie (roughly 3 days later) he was remarkably mobile.

Poor taste...Shouldve come up with some other example to try to be funny.

 

[the spanker]

Just read this on the assistance forum:He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. -Per CBSTrying to find out more info if he needs to be aquired or moved quickly....

Its customary to quote the person, you got the info from, in that case me, but in any case, like I said there, it doesnt sound good that he has gotten worse through the week. I dont see him back in 3 weeks. Its time to jump on Buckhalter, the guy is a very solid player.

Sorry...person was adrock16

 

[Swampy]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

A rib pokes through a muscle tear? Sounds a bit more serious than a 2 week rest....

Yeah... ribs in general take a LONG time to heal, as they are almost impossible to immobilize.

Is this a broken rib, or did the rib tear the muscle. IF his ribs are broke, hes basically screwed, but a tear by the ribs, should only take the time for a muscle to heal, depending on the tear itself, and the healer itself.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Just read this on the assistance forum:He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. -Per CBSTrying to find out more info if he needs to be aquired or moved quickly....

Its customary to quote the person, you got the info from, in that case me, but in any case, like I said there, it doesnt sound good that he has gotten worse through the week. I dont see him back in 3 weeks. Its time to jump on Buckhalter, the guy is a very solid player.

Sorry...person was adrock16

 

[Swampy]

Just read this on the assistance forum:He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. -Per CBSTrying to find out more info if he needs to be aquired or moved quickly....

Its customary to quote the person, you got the info from, in that case me, but in any case, like I said there, it doesnt sound good that he has gotten worse through the week. I dont see him back in 3 weeks. Its time to jump on Buckhalter, the guy is a very solid player.

Sorry...person was adrock16

That was who started the post, not whom you got the info from I think this should be made clear, ribs or muscle tear by the ribs. Ive seen both posted, and both have a lot of importance to it.

 

[the spanker]

Just read this on the assistance forum:He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. -Per CBSTrying to find out more info if he needs to be aquired or moved quickly....

Its customary to quote the person, you got the info from, in that case me, but in any case, like I said there, it doesnt sound good that he has gotten worse through the week. I dont see him back in 3 weeks. Its time to jump on Buckhalter, the guy is a very solid player.

Sorry...person was adrock16

That was who started the post, not whom you got the info from I think this should be made clear, ribs or muscle tear by the ribs. Ive seen both posted, and both have a lot of importance to it.

Opps sorry it was you who reported it right? Just say so then

 

[Darth Cheney]

Nothing of merit to report on 610 as I just spent the past couple of hours listening to Cuz and cuz and the King of Bling. Of course, Phillies talk is all the rage...but a serious Westbrook injury would have been brought up a couple of times....particularly when King had Ray Didinger on for a few.

 

[Swampy]

Just read this on the assistance forum:He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. -Per CBSTrying to find out more info if he needs to be aquired or moved quickly....

Its customary to quote the person, you got the info from, in that case me, but in any case, like I said there, it doesnt sound good that he has gotten worse through the week. I dont see him back in 3 weeks. Its time to jump on Buckhalter, the guy is a very solid player.

Sorry...person was adrock16

That was who started the post, not whom you got the info from I think this should be made clear, ribs or muscle tear by the ribs. Ive seen both posted, and both have a lot of importance to it.

Opps sorry it was you who reported it right? Just say so then

I did.

 

[shadow2k]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

A rib pokes through a muscle tear? Sounds a bit more serious than a 2 week rest....

Yeah... ribs in general take a LONG time to heal, as they are almost impossible to immobilize.

Is this a broken rib, or did the rib tear the muscle. IF his ribs are broke, hes basically screwed, but a tear by the ribs, should only take the time for a muscle to heal, depending on the tear itself, and the healer itself.

From what I heard the announcers say, they mentioned that the main problem (besides the pain) is that the rib could get caught, and fracture. The ribs aren't the actual problem at the moment.

 

[the spanker]

Just read this on the assistance forum:He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. -Per CBSTrying to find out more info if he needs to be aquired or moved quickly....

Its customary to quote the person, you got the info from, in that case me, but in any case, like I said there, it doesnt sound good that he has gotten worse through the week. I dont see him back in 3 weeks. Its time to jump on Buckhalter, the guy is a very solid player.

Sorry...person was adrock16

That was who started the post, not whom you got the info from I think this should be made clear, ribs or muscle tear by the ribs. Ive seen both posted, and both have a lot of importance to it.

Opps sorry it was you who reported it right? Just say so then

I did.

Oh, not my day

 

[Sabertooth]

He should be back after the bye.I watched the Passion of the Christ and in it the main characters ribs were clearly visible through the muscle sheath. Yet, by the end of the movie (roughly 3 days later) he was remarkably mobile.

Poor taste...Shouldve come up with some other example to try to be funny.

Wrong. It was pretty clever.

 

[shredhead]

From what I heard the announcers say, they mentioned that the main problem (besides the pain) is that the rib could get caught, and fracture. The ribs aren't the actual problem at the moment.

Now that makes sense. Hopefully the 2 weeks rest makes a difference.ETA: I never saw Passion of the Christ, but I liked the reference.

 

[Texican]

From the way the announcers mentioned it, it is just a tear in the muscle - not a broken rib. But the rub can rub its way through the muscle and get hung up. Anwways, I think he is out just as long as it takes the muscle to mend.

 

[KingEl]

I missed the announcers mention the tear/poke through the ribs thing, but another owner who has McNabb said the announcers mentioned the rib poking through as something that could happened if he came back too early. Not that is had happened.

I just find it hard to beleive that no Philly papers, radio, anything would not seize on this if it was true and be reporting the hell out of it......

 

[the spanker]

From the way the announcers mentioned it, it is just a tear in the muscle - not a broken rib. But the rub can rub its way through the muscle and get hung up. Anwways, I think he is out just as long as it takes the muscle to mend.

Hmmmmm any guesses how long? Will this linger all year?

 

[WiDDoW_MaKeR]

Westbrook will be back by next game. He even has an extra week to heal up.

 

[tribecalledjeff]

Westbrook will be back by next game. He even has an extra week to heal up.

cool, thanks.

 

[sholditch]

He should be back after the bye.I watched the Passion of the Christ and in it the main characters ribs were clearly visible through the muscle sheath. Yet, by the end of the movie (roughly 3 days later) he was remarkably mobile.

Poor taste...Shouldve come up with some other example to try to be funny.

Wrong. It was pretty clever.

that movie is in such poor taste that any other remark pales in comparison

 

[Gopher State]

News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagles RB Brian Westbrook's abdominal strain should be healed by the next game, Oct. 14 against the New York Jets. Philadelphia has a bye in Week 5. The Eagles thought Westbrook would be able to play against the Giants. He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. If he had played, it wouldn't have been for long. A series, maybe two. So the decision was made to sit him. He didn't necessarily like it, but he had no choice.

Looks like he be fine for the next game.

 

[SteveInChicago]

News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagles RB Brian Westbrook's abdominal strain should be healed by the next game, Oct. 14 against the New York Jets. Philadelphia has a bye in Week 5. The Eagles thought Westbrook would be able to play against the Giants. He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. If he had played, it wouldn't have been for long. A series, maybe two. So the decision was made to sit him. He didn't necessarily like it, but he had no choice.Looks like he be fine for the next game.

I'm this close to being in tears.

 

[SteveInChicago]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

Did they say how long he might be out?

Not really. I was under the impression (which does not mean much) that he would just miss last night's game and the bye next week.

I won this week with him in my lineup. I might play him next week during his bye. He's that good!

LMAO

Don't underestimate his value as a decoy. He's probably such a major part of your offense that by just being in your lineup he forces your opponents to focus on him and pay less attention to your WRs and QBs.

 

[the spanker]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

Did they say how long he might be out?

Not really. I was under the impression (which does not mean much) that he would just miss last night's game and the bye next week.

I won this week with him in my lineup. I might play him next week during his bye. He's that good!

LMAO

Don't underestimate his value as a decoy. He's probably such a major part of your offense that by just being in your lineup he forces your opponents to focus on him and pay less attention to your WRs and QBs.

 

[2 Minute Drill w your mom]

I believe te announcers said this last night. A muscle tear and the rib pokes through. That is why he needs to let it rest and heal.

Did they say how long he might be out?

Not really. I was under the impression (which does not mean much) that he would just miss last night's game and the bye next week.

I won this week with him in my lineup. I might play him next week during his bye. He's that good!

LMAO

Don't underestimate his value as a decoy. He's probably such a major part of your offense that by just being in your lineup he forces your opponents to focus on him and pay less attention to your WRs and QBs.

Yeah, and McNabb wants the least amount of attention (read scrutiny) possible!

 

[talbott]

News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagles RB Brian Westbrook's abdominal strain should be healed by the next game, Oct. 14 against the New York Jets. Philadelphia has a bye in Week 5. The Eagles thought Westbrook would be able to play against the Giants. He made the trip to North Jersey on Saturday, and the plan was for the trainers to work on him that night, then to work him out Sunday morning. By the time the Eagles got to their hotel, it was clear Westbrook was in too much pain. He had gotten worse as the week progressed, and the treatment options weren't going to be sufficient. If he had played, it wouldn't have been for long. A series, maybe two. So the decision was made to sit him. He didn't necessarily like it, but he had no choice.Looks like he be fine for the next game.

I'm this close to being in tears.

Well, this isn't quite as positive (from Rotoworld): Brian Westbrook-RB-Eagles Oct. 2 - 5:43 pm et Eagles coach Andy Reid denied an NBC report that Brian Westbrook has a tear in his abdomen, but wouldn't put a timetable on his return.When asked if Westbrook's injury could be a long-term problem, he said, "We'll see. We'll see what time does here. Hopefully, it's not." Correll Buckhalter should be owned in all leagues until Westbrook's injury status becomes clear.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/sma/sma_abdstrai_sma.htm

What is an abdominal muscle strain?

A strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon. People commonly call such an injury a "pulled" muscle. Your abdominal muscles may be strained during a forceful activity.

How does it occur?

During a vigorous activity, such as lifting or even hard coughing or sneezing, these muscles may become strained.

What are the symptoms?

You have pain over the abdominal muscles.

At times these muscles may be torn. A tear all the way through the muscles and the covering of the abdomen (called the fascia) may result in an abdominal wall hernia. In a hernia, some of the contents of the belly (intestines and connective tissue) protrude through the tear and cause a bulge in the abdominal wall.

How is it diagnosed?

Your health care provider will examine your abdomen. He or she will ask you to do an exercise such as a sit-up or abdominal "crunch" to check your symptoms. If you have a hernia, your provider will be able to feel and see a bulge in your abdomen.

How is it treated?

Right after you injure a muscle, you should put ice on the area for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 to 3 days or until the pain goes away. Your health care provider may prescribe an anti-inflammatory medicine. If you have an abdominal hernia you may need surgery to correct this problem.

How long will the effects last?

The effects of an abdominal strain will vary depending on whether it is a minor strain or a more significant strain. With a minor strain you will have symptoms for a few weeks while with a significant strain you may have symptoms for up to a few months.

When can I return to my normal activities?

Everyone recovers from an injury at a different rate. Return to your normal activities will be determined by how soon your muscle recovers, not by how many days or weeks it has been since your injury has occurred. In general, the longer you have symptoms before you start treatment, the longer it will take to get better. The goal of rehabilitation is to return you to your normal activities as soon as is safely possible. If you return too soon you may worsen your injury.

You may return to your normal activities when you can bend at the waist to touch your toes and straighten back up without pain. If you have a hernia, be cautious about doing strenuous abdominal activities and talk to your health care provider about having it repaired.

How can I prevent abdominal muscle strains?

Abdominal muscle strains are best prevented by having well toned abdominal muscles prior to vigorous activities. You can tone these muscles by doing sit-ups or abdominal crunches. You can also use an abdominal exercise machine. It is important not to overdo it when beginning your exercise program. When lifting heavy objects it is important to lift correctly, with knees bent and your back and abdomen straight.

....crap

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 28 (AP) -- Bobcats guard Brevin Knight is expected to be sidelined at least four weeks because of a torn abdominal muscle.

Knight flew to Philadelphia on Thursday to see a specialist and undergo an MRI, which revealed the tear. Knight will stay in Philadelphia to have surgery Friday.

Knight, averaging 11.9 points and a team-leading 7.3 assists, has been plagued by pain in his groin and abdomen for several weeks. He missed three straight games and five of six before the team decided to send him to a specialist.

...now i`m worried

Abdominal muscle strains are graded according to the severity of the injury:

Grade I (Mild): Mild discomfort, often no disability. Usually does not limit activity.

Grade II (Moderate): Moderate discomfort, can limit ability to perform activities such as crunches or twisting movements.

Grade III (Severe): Severe injury that can cause pain with normal activities. Often patients complain of muscle spasm and bruising.

Surgery awaits pair of Flyers Geoff Sanderson and Mike Richards will miss three to six weeks after suffering muscle tears.

COPYRIGHT 2006 The Philadelphia Inquirer

Byline: Tim Panaccio

Dec. 12--A clinical examination of Flyers winger Geoff Sanderson yesterday at Hahnemann University Hospital showed what his MRI exam did not -- a torn muscle in his abdomen. Sanderson and center Mike Richards will have abdominal surgery this morning and miss three to six weeks, Flyers trainer Jim McCrossin said.

...i pray he wont need surgery

 

[Da Good Da Bad an Da Ugly]

 

[a_rackowski]

Didnt Shawn Springs miss 6 weeks with a very similar injury? 2006? I could be very wrong.

 

[TommyGilmore]

Didnt Shawn Springs miss 6 weeks with a very similar injury? 2006? I could be very wrong.

He missed 5 games last year with an abdominal tear.

 

[jchapman70]

Anybody know anything new on Westy?

 

[ipljeff]

Did "some things" in practice yesterday.

Link

 

[paulbertini]

according to the local newspaper "westbrook practiced monday"

 

[BigTex]

according to the local newspaper "westbrook practiced monday"

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