Understanding Stephen Curry’s Oblique Muscle Tear
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In a season where injuries have once again dominated the headlines, former MVP Stephen Curry added his name to the list Wednesday. Curry suffered what was described at the time as right abdominal soreness, but additional imaging later determined the injury is an “oblique abdominal tear.” Oblique injuries are often more complex than other muscle […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Joel Embiid’s Appendectomy
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The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid remains one of the most polarizing players in the NBA, especially when it comes to player health. Unfortunately, Embiid’s lengthy list of injuries grew longer Thursday when it was announced he would needed surgery for appendicitis. The appendix is a small tube-like organ that comes off a portion of the […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Jaylen Brown’s Knee Debridement
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The trajectory of the current Boston Celtics changed May 12 when Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in a Game 4 loss to the Knicks. Less than a month later, Tatum is seemingly progressing smoothly through rehab, providing encouraging updates via social media. However, it appears Tatum will not be alone in the athletic training […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Tear
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On April 27, Milwaukee guard Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in a Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Lillard’s injury was the fifth NBA player on a standard contract to sustain the injury since rookie DaRon Holmes II went down in Summer League on July 12, 2024. Unfortunately, another name was […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Anthony Davis’ Adductor Strain
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Anthony Davis’ Dallas debut started off in spectacular fashion as the newly acquired All-Star scored 26 points to go with 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks. He emphatically declared to the Mavs fanbase, “I’m here” following a first quarter putback dunk. “Here” was short-lived as Davis suffered a lower body injury late in the […]
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