Jonas sustains left calf strain, no timetable for return

Post #181 » by **DG88** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:33 pm

Master Ze wrote:
DG88 wrote:So it's nothing serious ok then. I'm surprised that it was a minor calf strain and not an ankle injury if he's in a walking boot. Since it's just a minor calf strain Jonas should be good in about a week or so.

Wouldn't they have said that if it were actually a week? The fact that there's no timetable for return sounds like they either haven't examined the injury well enough or they don't want to release how long it will actually be.

If the medical staff say that the calf strain isn't that serious then it's probably a grade 1 strain. Those strains still allow you to walk around with feeling a little bit of discomfort and soreness. With treatment those strains heal up in about a week to two weeks. He might miss a bit of training camp but should be good for preseason.

Post #182 » by **Alfred** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:43 pm

YogiStewart wrote:
Waylon Mercy wrote:
RaptorsPR ‏@RaptorsPR
#Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas sustained a left calf strain. Injury not thought to be serious. No timeline set for a return.

Surprised to hear its a calf strain and not a sprained ankle

to be honest, i'm VERY surprised.
not sure how the boot will treat a calf sprain, other than preventing dorsiflexion. but there are other less cumbersome treatments for calf sprains.

I snapped an exclusive shot of the Raptors medical staff as they were deliberating on Valanciunas' injury:

Axl · Post #183 » by **Axl** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:52 pm

YogiStewart wrote:
Waylon Mercy wrote:
RaptorsPR ‏@RaptorsPR
#Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas sustained a left calf strain. Injury not thought to be serious. No timeline set for a return.

Surprised to hear its a calf strain and not a sprained ankle

to be honest, i'm VERY surprised.
not sure how the boot will treat a calf sprain, other than preventing dorsiflexion. but there are other less cumbersome treatments for calf sprains.
the problem with the walking boot that some of my pts have is the height difference between the 2 legs. they find that it hurts their other hip or their back. body compensates for the difference in height and it throws everything off.

Yeah, dorsiflexion, that's what I was thinking :lol:

TiKusDom · Post #184 » by **TiKusDom** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:07 pm

depressing

bigdirty2 · Post #185 » by **bigdirty2** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:09 pm

If the boot holds his ankle in the same position, he'll be unable to plantarflex or dorsiflex to any real degree.

nelabai · Post #186 » by **nelabai** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:22 pm

that biceps injury earlier, now calf strain, tough adjustment to lifting heavy weights

Post #187 » by **FluLikeSymptoms** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:24 pm

nelabai wrote:that biceps injury earlier, now calf strain, tough adjustment to lifting heavy weights

Just give the kid some water and a yoga class first.

2006 BC · Post #188 » by **2006 BC** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:34 pm

pop-vlado wrote:Wow. Here comes a 10 page thread.

how dare you underestimate us? over under is 17

ecksplicit · Post #189 » by **ecksplicit** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:57 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAh6_91nAGw&feature=g-u-u[/youtube]

Van_Trump · Post #190 » by **Van_Trump** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:12 pm

Usually a cast is to prevent further injury, not a treatment.

Best treatment for muscular strain is rest, massage, and heat (to increase circulation.)

As long as we're talking muscles and not ligaments or tendons it's no biggie.

Jodi · Post #191 » by **Jodi** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:13 pm

Smh, this is another reason why the Raptors should have drafted Drummond...

Los Manos · Post #192 » by **Los Manos** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:14 pm

Casey said above that the boot was only put on literally for the short time period between JV hearing the pop on the court and getting the full diagnosis. So it was entirely pre-cautionary and so he isn't wearing it anymore.

Post #193 » by **DG88** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:17 pm

Los Manos wrote:Casey said above that the boot was only put on literally for the short time period between JV hearing the pop on the court and getting the full diagnosis. So it was entirely pre-cautionary and so he isn't wearing it anymore.

Was just about to post this. He's being treated based on his day to day symptoms.

hankscorpioLA · Post #194 » by **hankscorpioLA** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:26 pm

Jodi wrote:Smh, this is another reason why the Raptors should have drafted Drummond...

...because we expect Jonas' leg to be injured for the next three seasons?

After all, its gonna take that long for Drummond to be an effective NBA player...

Right?

2006 BC · Post #195 » by **2006 BC** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:27 pm

Los Manos wrote:Casey said above that the boot was only put on literally for the short time period between JV hearing the pop on the court and getting the full diagnosis. So it was entirely pre-cautionary and so he isn't wearing it anymore.

not reassuring at all....why would you hear a pop on a calf strain?

tiger7 · Post #196 » by **tiger7** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:27 pm

I'm dealing with a grade 2 calf sprain right now. Hoping its just a class 1 depends if he has bruising and blood in the ankle region. Depending if its a class one or two it could be anywhere from 2 weeks for a grade 1 and 4-6 weeks for a grade 2 depending on how fast he heals. Usual treatment is rest, compression, massage, ice/heat, range of motion and strengthening exercises for the calf and other leg muscles. Hopefully he heals 100% so he doesn't have a reoccurring injury like Bargs.

Jodi · Post #197 » by **Jodi** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:35 pm

hankscorpioLA wrote:
Jodi wrote:Smh, this is another reason why the Raptors should have drafted Drummond...

...because we expect Jonas' leg to be injured for the next three seasons?

After all, its gonna take that long for Drummond to be an effective NBA player...

Right?

I don't know, they said Andrew Bynum was extremely raw and if it wasn't for injuries Bynum would have been a dominate player after his rookie season...Drummond is more athletic and already has a sense of defense, so if he works hard he could quickly become an effective NBA player too...In addition they said Greg Monroe had no motor, and look what the Pistons got out of him...I can't believe the Raptors passed on a 7ft 280lbs guy, Drummond would have been a good fit...

Post #198 » by **DG88** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:43 pm

Jodi wrote:
hankscorpioLA wrote:
Jodi wrote:Smh, this is another reason why the Raptors should have drafted Drummond...

...because we expect Jonas' leg to be injured for the next three seasons?

After all, its gonna take that long for Drummond to be an effective NBA player...

Right?

I don't know, they said Andrew Bynum was extremely raw and if it wasn't for injuries Bynum would have been a dominate player after his rookie season...Drummond is more athletic and already has a sense of defense, so if he works hard he could quickly become an effective NBA player too...In addition they said Greg Monroe had no motor, and look what the Pistons got out of him...I can't believe the Raptors passed on a 7ft 280lbs guy, Drummond would have been a good fit...

He'll be a bust just watch

joediamond · Post #199 » by **joediamond** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:52 pm

tiger7 wrote:I'm dealing with a grade 2 calf sprain right now. Hoping its just a class 1 depends if he has bruising and blood in the ankle region. Depending if its a class one or two it could be anywhere from 2 weeks for a grade 1 and 4-6 weeks for a grade 2 depending on how fast he heals. Usual treatment is rest, compression, massage, ice/heat, range of motion and strengthening exercises for the calf and other leg muscles. Hopefully he heals 100% so he doesn't have a reoccurring injury like Bargs.

Bynum as a 18yr old rookie showed more offensive potential than Drummond ever showed. Remember this move?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXXSjcC6mKY

When the hell did Drummond ever do a post move? Never mind on prime Shaq.

Jodi · Post #200 » by **Jodi** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:17 pm

^Drummond has been compared to Amare Stoudemire and D. Howard...Drummond is extremely athletic so we shouldn't expect him to do a slow post move like that...Right now Drummond is more defensive then anything, so his offense will probably come along slowly...I think the Raptors will regret passing of Drummond by the mid-point of this season...