Re: Pre-Game Potential: AFL 2019 Rd 8: Carlton vs. Collingwood
Reply #61 –
This is a bit of a warning sign IMHO.
McGovern has been doing this all season and given his pre season back problem, its likely he will get hindered by it for the year.
Kreuzer is someone who will push through the pain barrier to play (rumour has it, that he was getting his knee drained after every match one year).
Given they have told us an adductor injury is what forced him out, the only thing we don't know is the severity of the issue and what treatment he has undertaken. Expect he will play under duress due to this article I have found:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493166/
Treatment / Management
Most adductor strains are managed conservatively. Initial management will include relative rest from sports, ice, compression, analgesia and physical therapy. Analgesia typically includes acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. The rehabilitation program should include stretching, the range of motion and strengthening of the affected leg and core accompanied by a gradual return to sport. Acute injuries may return as quickly as 4 to 8 weeks while chronic strains may take many months to achieve desired results.[6][7]
In addition, other treatment modalities may be available for refractory cases. This includes corticosteroid injection into the adductor complex and needle tenotomy, both of which are at the discretion of the consulting physician and typically performed under ultrasound guidance.
Occasionally, surgical management is indicated. There are no clear guidelines on which injuries require surgical management. Potential indications include poor recovery with conservative management with full-thickness tears or avulsion injuries with the persistent weakness of the affected limb.
Is it any wonder we worry about our footy club?
There is no reason to rush Kreuzer back for this one. Zero. Even with him in, we are not a significantly better team, and for gods sake, can we please drop Lochie O Brien and play Kennedy??