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NRL Physio Injury Updates – Round 5 Wrap-up

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Our resident rugby league injury expert, the NRL Physio has written a wrap-up of the injuries and recoveries after Round 5.

 

Nathan Brown

The Eels workhorse will be out for two weeks with an ankle injury which is likely high ankle/syndesmosis sprain. Most grade 1 high ankle sprains fall in the 1-4 week recovery range, which isn’t good news for CEOs.

 

Ryan James

A week off due to suspension might be a blessing in disguise for Ryan James. He has been managing a plantar fasciitis foot injury over the last few weeks and the week off will be good for him.

 

Clinton Gutherson

With Clint Gutherson named to return this week, eight months and three weeks post ACL injury, its good to look at other recovery time examples from NRL players. Some top rehab efforts here from players and their medical staff.

* Secondary injuries not included (e.g. MCL/meniscus)

 

Cameron Murray

Not good signs for Cameron Murray. Even minor hamstring injuries can result in time on the sidelines. Hopefully finishing training early is just a precaution.

 

 

Russell Packer

There are reports the Tigers co-captain will miss four weeks with an MCL sprain suffered this past weekend. It is a relief there is no ACL injury. Llikely to be a Grade 2 MCL sprain with that recovery time which is usually 3-6 weeks.

 

Waqa Blake

The Panthers centre suffered a high grade syndesmosis (high ankle) injury last Sunday and will be out for at least four weeks (Grade 2 sprains usually 4-8 week recovery range). He still needs to meet with a specialist to see if surgery is required; if so it would push recovery out to 8-10 weeks.

 

Sione Katoa

The young Sharks speedster has been named on the wing for Newtown this weekend. This would be a five week return to play from a broken jaw suffered in Round 1.

 

Sam McKendry

McKendry recently had bone graft surgery to repair tunnels in his knee and will have his third ACL reconstruction surgery in 3-4 months time. After using donor grafts the past two surgeries, McKendry will opt for a patella tendon graft (his own tissue) this time round. This is a smart decision from him as patella graft has a historically lower failure rate. McKendry is confident of returning to the NRL next year, would likely be minimum 11-12 months return to play. Look forward to following his rehab progress and I wish him the very best.

 

As always if you have any questions, throw a comment down below or hit me up on Twitter @nrlphysio or Facebook.

The opinions given by the author of this article are given by a qualified physiotherapist, HOWEVER they are based on the information available to the author at the time of publication; are general; and are not based on any formal physical assessment and/or diagnosis by the author. If you believe you may be suffering from an injury similar to one commented on by the author, do not rely on the author’s advice as it may not apply to you – see a qualified physiotherapist for a full assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan.

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NRL Physio

The "NRL Physio" is a qualified and practicing physiotherapist. He tweets from @NRLPhysio and writes for us about injuries to NRL players and their recovery times.

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