Russ Smith

Ryen's doctor says although new xrays are not conclusive they no longer think the wrist is fractured and he's cleared to start practice on monday without the need for a cast or splint!

I made him promise to ask the coach to have the trainer recommend if it needs to be taped or not.

So he may not miss any games this year afterall.

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Sweet!!!

Glad to hear he won't miss any games.

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Russ Smith

Well it pales in comparison to Katrina of course but this one didn't work out so good either. Ryen resumed practice this week and his wrist has gotten steadily worse to where he can't practice now. He went back to the doc last night and they're still not totally sure if it was fractured or not but the doc says he clearly aggravated the sprain by playing(doc did clear him practicing) and that he needs to let it heal now.

First game is Saturday, doc is advising no practice for 6 weeks, so Ryen is thinking he's going to turn in his pads today and not play this year at all. Tough break but he said it really hasn't been fun the last few weeks because he can't participate fully and he doesn't think he can continue to go to practices for a minimum of 6 weeks and NOT be able to participate, just too hard to watch the other kids when he can't play himself.

So my plans to go see him play Saturday are scrambled. He can always play next year if he wants to assuming the coaches don't hold a grudge for him dropping off the team now to heal the wrist.

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Did he do any rehab before resuming practice / contact? I would recommend he see a physical therapist if the wrist is not broken (and not currently immobilized) - that way he can get the range of motion back and strengthen it.

If he thinks he wants to play next year, he should stick around the team. He could still condition with them and learn things that may help him next year, also the coaches might think highly of a kid who really "wants" to be there and play but just can't because of the injury. I know it might be frustrating for him, but if he really wants to play next year...

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That was my inclination too but I really don't want to push him he's 14 and not being able to play is pretty depressing for him so it may be having to watch is too hard. When I was in highschool our Center(basketball) had back surgery and missed his junior year. He watched the games but he didn't go to practices regularly because he said it was too hard to watch and he used the time for rehab.

Ryen didn't really have any rehab beyond icing and some exercises the doc gave him they didn't do any PT or anything because they hadn't really decided what was wrong with the wrist. Even last night he said the doc still doesn't know if it's a fracture or not he's just going to treat it as one that doesn't need a cast.

My comment to him was if you go to practices and your wrist heals, you'll be in a better position to play this year if you want to, you'll know the system etc, but I get the impression he just doesn't want to want to spend the year being a "cheerleader" because he doesn't feel like a real member of the team if he can't practice or play? It's tough, I'm hoping he changes his mind but I can understand if he doesn't.

But my plans to have him turn pro and buy me a fancy house are not looking so good.

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LOL, no kidding, I was already thinking about asking if I could be his agent.
Many athletes say that it is more difficult to stand on the sideline and watch than it is to rehab injuries.