8 days to go boys before I take off.
So....thought I would give you an update on all things Matt over the last couple of days and what's in stall for me for the next week (a massive creditcard bill and uni commitments piling up). I spent 3 days on the sideline at eastern uni games, so am eager to get on that field come worlds - so whatever it takes - "suck it up Matt" - no crystal balling.
Day zero was Saturday when injury occured
Day 1 and Day 2 consisted of icing and resting, with a small amount of stretching on day 2
Day 3, I saw Physio number 1 - diagnosed a inflammed / deteoriating tenden. Gave me heaps of strengthening excerises for all other muscles around this hip flexor tendon - couldn't get in too deep to see if tear, cause it hurt too much.
Day 4, I saw Physio number 2 - she said the same thing but I also have a tear associated with the injury which is what I suspected. Gave me immediate rehab using laser / infrared thingy to stimulate repair of muscle fibers. She also reset my back and pelvis to prevent anything else happening when at worlds and also this took a lot of tenderness away. Am currently now on witch doctor drugs, drinking heaps of water and less sugar in the diet. This chick was good - she knew who the Gack was.
Day 5 (thursday). Saw sports physician in the morning (she was recently awarded an "order of Australia", on the queens behalf) - same diagnosis as above but included lots of doctor talk and naming things. Gave me some advise.....get cortisone injection. Called up a place and stressed my urgency about world championships- they got me in this afternoon - yeah baby. Went to movie to wait for 4 hours. Got ultrasound and an ultrasound injected cortisone (obviously with local numb juice). Picked up prescription drugs for anti-inflammatory. Drove home via Kai's place to pick up more drugs and goodies (he's looking after me).
This is where I'm up to - with 1 hour worth of excerises and stretches each night.
Day 6 (tomorrow). See Physio 1 again for update
Day 7-9, will just be resting, excersises and stretching. Also, icing - which is helpfull if I can do it everyday.
Day 10, Physio 2 - for some more laser assisted physiotherapy and make sure pelvis is sorted (i actually have one leg which is true longer than the other and a very stiff lower spine (L4-5)).
Day 11, Sports Physician again for check up regarding cortisone and any other niggles i might have.
Day 12, Physio 2 - last laser assisted physio.
Day 13 - Get on plane for worlds baby. Get another creditcard to abosrb costs
That is as far as I have got (13 days, 8 visits to specialists) - but I'm sure there will be massage and physio visits in San Fran and Denver.
Although I can't physically run at the moment and train with you boys, I'm doing everything I can and my leg is improving everyday. I'm excited. Saw the boys rip out a training session in the cold and rain on wednesday - inspirational to me. People thanked me for turning up and enduring the weather - but I thank them - that is my inspiration and drive.
"I am a Dingo"
Matty D
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Inspirational Matty. If you're going to sports docs who know who the Gack is, you're in good hands. Now that I think about that comment, I'm not so sure about it. Anyway, keep smashing out the laser therapy, take whatever drugs you can find on the black market and pack yourself in a massive casket of cotton-wool on the flights. Nice work Matt. See you on the other side (of the Pacific)
Well done Matty. Great post and massive sacrifice for your team and your dream.
Excellent to hear. See you soon.
Mike
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