Doug and Plantar Fasciitis (merged)
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Christie will miss camp after treatment on his foot
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Christie will miss camp after treatment on his foot
By Joe Davidson -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PDT Saturday, September 25, 2004
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Kings guard Doug Christie, known for his durability as much as his defensive prowess, will miss the team's training camp that starts next week after undergoing treatment on his left foot Friday to ease discomfort from plantar fasciitis.
The 13-year veteran who has missed just three games because of injury or illness in his five Kings seasons, had a 30-minute procedure - called extra corporeal shockwave treatment - performed by Dr. Randall Sarte at Healthsouth Surgery Center in Sacramento.
The treatment consists of placing a large gel pad on the heel that releases pulsed energy.
An All-NBA defensive first-or second-team member in each of the last four seasons, Christie is expected to be sidelined for up to five weeks.
Neither Christie nor anyone from the Kings' front office could be reached for comment following the late afternoon team announcement.
Christie's foot ailed him in May during the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a series in which he sat out of practices or shootarounds to ease pressure on his foot. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the soft tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. It can be extremely painful.
The condition bothered Kings forward Peja Stojakovic during parts of the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons, and it sidelined Minnesota shooter Wally Szczerbiak for 53 games last season.
Said Szczerbiak during last season's playoffs: "Plantar fasciitis, oh man, (it is) the worst. ... The only thing that heals it is rest." Christie's absence in the exhibition season allows Kings draft choices Kevin Martin and Ricky Minard more opportunities in training camp and games.
http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/basketball/kings/story/10867611p-11785249c.html
Christie will miss camp after treatment on his foot
By Joe Davidson -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PDT Saturday, September 25, 2004
Get the latest news in sacbee.com's Kings Alert newsletter. Sign up here.
Kings guard Doug Christie, known for his durability as much as his defensive prowess, will miss the team's training camp that starts next week after undergoing treatment on his left foot Friday to ease discomfort from plantar fasciitis.
The 13-year veteran who has missed just three games because of injury or illness in his five Kings seasons, had a 30-minute procedure - called extra corporeal shockwave treatment - performed by Dr. Randall Sarte at Healthsouth Surgery Center in Sacramento.
The treatment consists of placing a large gel pad on the heel that releases pulsed energy.
An All-NBA defensive first-or second-team member in each of the last four seasons, Christie is expected to be sidelined for up to five weeks.
Neither Christie nor anyone from the Kings' front office could be reached for comment following the late afternoon team announcement.
Christie's foot ailed him in May during the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a series in which he sat out of practices or shootarounds to ease pressure on his foot. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the soft tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. It can be extremely painful.
The condition bothered Kings forward Peja Stojakovic during parts of the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons, and it sidelined Minnesota shooter Wally Szczerbiak for 53 games last season.
Said Szczerbiak during last season's playoffs: "Plantar fasciitis, oh man, (it is) the worst. ... The only thing that heals it is rest." Christie's absence in the exhibition season allows Kings draft choices Kevin Martin and Ricky Minard more opportunities in training camp and games.
6th said:
There is no question, at least to me, that Doug waited to have this procedure to see if the time off would allow his plantar to heal. Many times that is all it takes is rest and then strengthening exersices. Now, he has probably been working hard to get into "basketball legs" shape and, unfortunately, it flared up again.
I have been fighting the same thing, off and on, for several months. Just when I think I have licked it, my work has me on my feet for extended periods of time, and it flares up again. I now have a doctor telling my employer that I must be off my feet for awhile. Hopefully, that will work. I do not want to have the procedure, if I can help it.
The weight that I carry around exacerbates the problem (although I have lost 20 lbs since April), and I cannot imagine what it must be like for Doug to run, jump, and pound the bottom of his feet. He had trouble with this last year. Sounds like the rest just wasn't enough.
I have been fighting the same thing, off and on, for several months. Just when I think I have licked it, my work has me on my feet for extended periods of time, and it flares up again. I now have a doctor telling my employer that I must be off my feet for awhile. Hopefully, that will work. I do not want to have the procedure, if I can help it.
The weight that I carry around exacerbates the problem (although I have lost 20 lbs since April), and I cannot imagine what it must be like for Doug to run, jump, and pound the bottom of his feet. He had trouble with this last year. Sounds like the rest just wasn't enough.
DING, DING, DING, we have a WINNER! I was waitng from the first post of this thread for someone to say this! You have won a free pair of Dr Scholls inserts from the good feet store, just give them confirmation code #416105213........(I'm kidding, of course, you didn't really win anything but props )
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I went to the "good feet" store up in Roseville. It is kind of a joke! The giant hump in their supposed orthotics( which they purposely go out of their way not to call orthotics) made my P.F. hurt twice as bad. To me it seems kinda cheesy.The hired help in the store is not any type of ortho medical person at all, just a salesperson. I did, however like the Giant Peja poster. That was about the best thing in the store as far as I was concerned. For Real orthotics and foot care please go to a real podiatrist or other ortho specialist. If not, you may be very sorry that you didn't....Plus a lot lighter in the wallet and still in pain!!!
KD
To me it seems kinda cheesy.The hired help in the store is not any type of ortho medical person at all, just a salesperson. I did, however like the Giant Peja poster. That was about the best thing in the store as far as I was concerned. For Real orthotics and foot care please go to a real podiatrist or other ortho specialist. If not, you may be very sorry that you didn't....Plus a lot lighter in the wallet and still in pain!!!KD
Kingsgurl said:
http://www.nba.com/kings/
Christie Undergoes Procedure
SACRAMENTO, CA ---- Sacramento Kings guard Doug Christie underwent a successful extra corporeal shockwave procedure today to alleviate pain from plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The procedure was performed by Dr. Randall Sarte at Healthsouth Surgery Center in Sacramento. Christie is expected to return in four to five weeks
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Looks like we may be seeing quite a bit of young Mr. Martin during the pre-season.
Christie Undergoes Procedure
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Looks like we may be seeing quite a bit of young Mr. Martin during the pre-season.
I think we can start the regular season without a couple of our main players. eventhough we have a tough start to the season, the most important thing is that everyone should be in good health as we near the end of the regular season and during the playoff.
So Christie better take as much rest as required.
So Christie better take as much rest as required.
