Athletes who have had injuries..

romanigypsyeyes
Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:26:51 +0000

It depends on how bad it is. I busted my knee when I was 13 and had to stay out of sports for 2 sports seasons. I chose to coach instead. Then when I was a freshmen I played JV (and a few games of varsity) basketball at my hs. I injured my knee again and I was told I could never play competitively again, or else risk losing the ability to run.

You really need to give it time to heal. Don’t try to play on it too quickly and don’t try to “suck it up” and do it. If there’s pain, there is a REASON why there is pain.

When you do start working out again, go SLOWLY. Do NOT push yourself. Your body will still be healing long after you think it is done.

Eat a high protein, calcium, and vitamin D diet to help your bones.