June 14, 2005
Why Rush?
There seems to be some controversy about Barry Bonds' rehabilitation.
Barry Bonds' brief workouts might have been ill-advised and premature.
San Francisco Giants trainer Stan Conte told the San Jose Mercury News on Monday that the infectious-disease specialist treating Bonds recommended that the left fielder should avoid "significant-impact activities." Those activities include the light resistance and agility drills Bonds performed over the weekend. Robert Armstrong made the recommendation after reviewing Bonds' latest blood tests, MRI exam and X-rays.
Conte, however, told the paper that no final decision will be made on the sluggers' rehab until Armstrong consults with Arthur Ting, Bonds' primary physician. Conte told the newspaper that Ting "will make the determination on what Barry can do and what he can't do."
I appreciate that Bonds wants to get back quickly, help his team out of their funk, and persue Ruth and Aaron. I also appreciate that doctors tend to be very conservative with injuries and Bonds should know his own body best. But so far, he's pushed himself too much and each time he's ended up with a set back. Barry needs to find the quickest path back to health, and in this case, the slow, steady route might be the quickest.
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