Ok, in case anyone does not know, I work with the wrestling team at UCO. And although it is a totally knew experience, it is also kinda fun. I really like being in charge of my own sport and it is interesting learning a new one. There are challenges and there is definitely a steep learning curve.
Anyways, as everyone knows, wrestlers are kind of a rare breed. However, I have to hand it to them, they are some tough guys. They are a lot like rugby players: crazy and they play with no fear. These guys twist into the most unnatural positions during practice and put so much strain on their bodies. They are perpetually injured and yet, they push through. They have to. They are expected to.
And that is where the problem lies. At least for me.
I disagree with that philosophy. If there is a kid who has a torn labrum and is going to need surgery to fix it, what good does it do him to just fight through the pain, wrestle mediocre at best and waste a spot on the mat when he could have surgery, take a year off and come back healthy next year? Anyone? Anyone?? Yeah, I thought so...
Just another day in the life of an athletic trainer. :o)
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