Just confirmed. This is really bad news. Without Kobe, the Lakers are like 10th in the West. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Then, as if adding injury to insult, Kobe Bryant emerged from almost 45 minutes of postgame treatment to reveal he has been struggling with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, a condition in which connective tissue in the arch of the foot becomes inflamed and painful. The condition can become chronic and has caused NBA players to sit out games, although the Lakers are believed to have caught it in its infancy and Bryant is expected to play Friday against the Orlando Magic.</div> <font color="Red"><font size="1">edit: Just use this link, much easier to get in -notmuchgame</font></font> http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1920765
eek ... if kobe goes down, we can kiss this season goodbye (no disrespect to the supporting cast).. I certainly hope the trainers "fix" him up good.
you know kobe, no matter how banged up he is, he still competes. no offense shaq fans...lol, just kiddin'
Could that be the reason to his performance?? I mean he wasnt running effectively and his shot were off. I knew sometihng was wrong he just wasnt KOBE.
Wow, I don't like that "chronic injury" part, I can just hear the Penny Hardaway references coming in pretty soon now.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Bobcats:</div><div class="quote_post">If he was injured, then he would've stopped shooting, instead of hurting the team don't you think?</div> Could you think positive for once he was trying to help the team win they were down he wanted to win he took it all upon his shoulders while he was injured and tried to carry the team instead of giving him props you come here and talk trash about him trying to help out the team.
I got a degree in Economics, not Medicine...how do you treat plantar fasciitis? With certain injuries it's a matter of conditioning, but how do you condition the tissue? Also, what makes it chronic? Any doctors in the house?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting brad_jones007:</div><div class="quote_post">I got a degree in Economics, not Medicine...how do you treat plantar fasciitis? With certain injuries it's a matter of conditioning, but how do you condition the tissue? Also, what makes it chronic? Any doctors in the house?</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> There are a number of possible causes for plantar fasciitis and they often work in combination. Tightness of the foot and calf, improper athletic training, stress on the arch or weakness of the foot are potential causes. Shoes that don?t fit, certain play or work actions or overuse (running too fast, too far, too soon) may hurt the plantar fascia. People with low arches, flat feet or high arches are at increased risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Treatment will typically begin by correcting training errors, which usually requires some degree of rest, the use of ice after activities, and an evaluation of the patient?s shoes and activities. For pain, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) may be recommended. Next, risk factors related to how the patient?s foot is formed and how it moves are corrected with a stretching and strengthening program. If there is still no improvement, night splints (which immobilize the ankle during sleep) and orthotics (customized shoe inserts) are considered. Cortisone injections are usually one of the treatments of last resort, but have a success rate of 70% or better. The final option, surgery has a 70-90% success rate. Using an ice pack or ice bath on the area for about 15 minutes may relieve pain and inflammation after exercise and work. Massaging the foot in the area of the arch and heel before getting out of bed may help. Stretching is also important. </div> http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/987116429.html
Thanks Jesseca...great response!! Sounds like it really is an issue of Gary Vitti and posse getting Kobe all loosed up for games.
They said the he will be ready for Fridays game so I guess is not that bad. They found it just in time (in its infancy) so the damage is not severe, I think.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Jesseca328:</div><div class="quote_post">They said the he will be ready for Fridays game so I guess is not that bad. They found it just in time (in its infancy) so the damage is not severe, I think.</div> Thanks for the information.the Kobe injury was news to me,and it seemed like it wasn't that bad of an injury conisdering the way Kobe has done this year.
Inhale exhale, and just pace around the room for 20 minutes hoping Kobe Bryant will be okay. If I were Rudy T, I'd bench Kobe for Friday night. What's the point of having him out there, playing 40 plus minutes typically, and having to risk a much greater injury coming out of this? I'd rather take the high road and give that foot some much needed rest rather than have him sitting out for the year in a cast. It's about time we see how this current Laker squad can overocme this adversity, and come together gelling as a unit.
Here's more info on what treatment KB is going to be undergoing until this injury goes away or gets better. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Laker star has been diagnosed with the condition, which can be as ugly as it sounds and can affect careers as quickly as it appears. Forward Wally Szczerbiak of the Minnesota Timberwolves sat out 53 games last season because of it. Peja Stojakovic and Rasheed Wallace have battled it in recent seasons. Doug Christie and Rashard Lewis, a 34-year-old veteran and a 25-year-old up-and-comer, have been affected by it this season. Bryant's condition was caught early and diagnosed within days of the first sign of soreness on the underside of his left foot. He is not expected to miss any games in the near future, but he had better get used to postgame treatment sessions that border on 45 minutes... Bryant hasn't been limping or showing noticeable signs of discomfort... "I don't think he's happy about it but I wouldn't say he's down or depressed," Black said. "He recognizes that injuries are part of the game. He has a positive mental outlook on treating it and overcoming it."</div>
Depends how serious it is, Rashard Lewis also has it and missed some pre-season stuff, but is currently playing right now.
Damn I can't breathe. Caron is coming up big but damn Kobe no. Well just hope for the best and he can play for the rest of the season and the playoffs.
