Mary Kom, who won a bronze medal in the London 2012 Olympics, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury while competing for India in the Commonwealth Games trials in June of this year. She underwent reconstructive surgery and is now recovering, but she promises to recover quickly.
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI/PNN): The highly charged, defining question that almost every athlete asks their doctor after suffering anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage is, "When can I play again, Doc?" Parents, teammates, coaches, and--in the case of the well-known athlete--the media always start by asking the same question. It implies that quick surgical intervention and expedited recuperation become priorities to match the expectations of athletes or their surroundings. Therefore, it is not strange if the benchmark by which orthopedic doctors judge themselves and are judged in sports circles is the time to return to play.
Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) [US], June 7(ANI): According to the researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, a total knee replacement can greatly improve a patient's quality of life, but first the procedure itself will create nearly 30 pounds of waste, about half of which presents a biohazard and requires energy-intensive treatment for safe disposal.
Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell would miss the remainder of the season as he has sustained a knee injury that needs to be operated upon. The defender sustained an ACL injury during his side’s victory over Juventus in the Champions League in November. The 25-year old has been out of action since then and latest reports on […]
Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 27 (ANI): After unboxing the presents from their respective 'Secret Santas,' it's business as usual for the Blue Tigresses, who are currently camping in Kochi, Kerala as they prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, which is now less than a month away.
Madrid [Spain], December 10 (ANI): The three-time champion shuttler Carolina Marin's return to court got further delayed after the Spaniard on Friday decided to pull out of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships which gets underway from Sunday in Huelva.
Melbourne [Australia], October 21 (ANI): Australia bowler and Melbourne Renegades vice-captain Georgia Wareham will miss the remainder of Women's Big Bash League (BBL) due to a left knee injury.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI/NewsVoir): From being a Novice Fitness Enthusiast to transitioning into a Certified Fitness/Life Coach, Allan Thomas set up the Cross Functional fitness centre in Mumbai (the first-of-its-kind in Powai) called 'Zealbox' in February 2019.
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