The Philadelphia Eagles have landed in the perfect spot to give their injured players time to recover, thanks to their bye week. With 15 days of rest ahead of them before facing off against the Green Bay Packers, the team is hoping that this break will be just what the doctor ordered for those on the injury list.
According to Dr. Dinesh Dhanaraj, an attending orthopedic surgeon at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, "Rest and activity modification, time off of the offending activity" are key components of the recovery process. This is especially important for the Eagles, who need their top players healthy as soon as possible if they want to keep up with their Super Bowl repeat aspirations.
For wide receiver A.J. Brown, a hamstring injury forced him to sit out last week's game against the Giants. The issue was caused by scar tissue that had built up from his previous injury, and Dr. Dhanaraj warned that pushing through pain can lead to rupture of the muscle, potentially ending the season. With three weeks of rest ahead of him, Brown should be fresh and ready to go for their next game on November 10.
Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a groin injury during the Giants game, but thankfully it was not severe enough to keep him out of action. Dr. Dhanaraj noted that the amount of time needed to recover from an injury is variable, and professional athletes can often recover faster than non-professionals. However, with 15 days off ahead of Barkley, he should be good to go for their next game.
Linebacker Landon Dickerson had a procedure done on his meniscus during training camp, which allowed him to return to the field quickly. However, Dr. Dhanaraj cautioned that there is always a risk of further problems with this type of injury. Similarly, center Cam Jurgens' back surgery has made him more susceptible to other injuries.
Defensive end Nolan Smith was placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a re-injury of the triceps he tore in the Super Bowl. Dr. Dhanaraj noted that if an athlete can tear a muscle, they can easily re-tear it, especially if it's been repaired with sutures and anchors. This means that Smith will need to be careful when returning from his injury.
Defensive end Brandon Graham, who previously suffered a season-ending triceps injury, is now 37 years old and looking to make a comeback. Dr. Dhanaraj warned that this process needs to be taken slowly and carefully, with Graham needing to feel strong and pain-free before he can return to the field.
The Eagles' bye week will provide these players with much-needed time to recover and rehabilitate. As Dr. Dhanaraj emphasized, "This is not a time for conditioning or training; it's just recovering." With 15 days of rest ahead of them, the Eagles are hoping that this break will be enough to get their top players healthy in time for their next game against the Packers.
According to Dr. Dinesh Dhanaraj, an attending orthopedic surgeon at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, "Rest and activity modification, time off of the offending activity" are key components of the recovery process. This is especially important for the Eagles, who need their top players healthy as soon as possible if they want to keep up with their Super Bowl repeat aspirations.
For wide receiver A.J. Brown, a hamstring injury forced him to sit out last week's game against the Giants. The issue was caused by scar tissue that had built up from his previous injury, and Dr. Dhanaraj warned that pushing through pain can lead to rupture of the muscle, potentially ending the season. With three weeks of rest ahead of him, Brown should be fresh and ready to go for their next game on November 10.
Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a groin injury during the Giants game, but thankfully it was not severe enough to keep him out of action. Dr. Dhanaraj noted that the amount of time needed to recover from an injury is variable, and professional athletes can often recover faster than non-professionals. However, with 15 days off ahead of Barkley, he should be good to go for their next game.
Linebacker Landon Dickerson had a procedure done on his meniscus during training camp, which allowed him to return to the field quickly. However, Dr. Dhanaraj cautioned that there is always a risk of further problems with this type of injury. Similarly, center Cam Jurgens' back surgery has made him more susceptible to other injuries.
Defensive end Nolan Smith was placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a re-injury of the triceps he tore in the Super Bowl. Dr. Dhanaraj noted that if an athlete can tear a muscle, they can easily re-tear it, especially if it's been repaired with sutures and anchors. This means that Smith will need to be careful when returning from his injury.
Defensive end Brandon Graham, who previously suffered a season-ending triceps injury, is now 37 years old and looking to make a comeback. Dr. Dhanaraj warned that this process needs to be taken slowly and carefully, with Graham needing to feel strong and pain-free before he can return to the field.
The Eagles' bye week will provide these players with much-needed time to recover and rehabilitate. As Dr. Dhanaraj emphasized, "This is not a time for conditioning or training; it's just recovering." With 15 days of rest ahead of them, the Eagles are hoping that this break will be enough to get their top players healthy in time for their next game against the Packers.
. It's crazy how fast the team changes and new players come in. I'm glad they're getting that extra week to rest their injured guys. A.J. Brown was such a star last season, but now he's dealing with hamstring issues... reminds me of when Donovan McNabb used to get those nagging injuries 
. Saquon Barkley's groin injury isn't too bad, just like how I used to tweak my ankle when playing soccer as a kid 
. But, oh man, Landon Dickerson had that meniscus procedure during training camp... always worrying about those kinds of things 
. And now Brandon Graham is 37 and trying to make a comeback... wish him the best!
. I mean, how do we know these injuries won't just come back even worse? Like, what if A.J. Brown's hamstring injury isn't fully healed after three weeks of rest? Or Saquon Barkley's groin issue is more severe than anyone thinks? And don't even get me started on Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens' procedures - we're talking about meniscus and back surgery here, not exactly minor tweaks 
. Can't we get some more concrete info on these injuries before we start relying on 'rest' as a magic solution?
But seriously, with the Packers game coming up on November 10, it's looking good that the Eagles' top players will be back in action soon. And as for Brandon Graham... well, let's just say he needs to take his time getting back onto the field - we've all been there after a major injury, and 37 isn't exactly young anymore! 
. You gotta let those injured players recover and rehabilitate, just like how we need a chance to recharge before going into the playoffs of life. Dr. Dhanaraj's approach makes sense, rest and activity modification are key, but what about the long-term effects? Is it fair to push professional athletes like A.J. Brown or Brandon Graham back onto the field without fully addressing underlying issues? 
. Now these guys are getting so much help with injuries, like Dr. Dhanaraj saying they need rest and activity modification. It feels like they're playing video games or something! But hey, at least it's good that they have 15 days off to recover, I just hope A.J. Brown is back on the field soon, he was such a game changer last season 
. And what's with all these surgeries and procedures? In my day we didn't need all that fancy stuff, just some old-school bandages and ice packs 
. Oh well, progress and all that...
. Dr. Dhanaraj makes some great points about rest and recovery being key, especially with guys like A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley who are already dealing with lingering issues from previous injuries.
. Like Brandon Graham trying to make a comeback now that he's 37... I wish him all the luck in the world, but it's gotta be tough 
. And what's up with Nolan Smith getting re-injured? Doesn't that just mean his original injury was legit and not just a fluke? 
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for some of these guys, especially A.J. Brown... hope he's feeling better soon 
. 15 days off is a blessing for A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley and the others who got injured. It's good that they've got a doc like Dr. Dhanaraj to guide them through this recovery process 
. The thing is, professional athletes are already superhuman, so it's awesome that they can bounce back faster than non-pros 
. No rush for Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens to get back on the field just yet 
. Brandon Graham needs to take this comeback thing slow, don't wanna see him re-injure that triceps again 
. gotta give these players credit, they're listening to their docs and taking care of themselves. hope this bye week helps them get healthy in time for the big game 
. But I'm glad Saquon Barkley only got a minor groin injury, that's definitely a blessing 
it's like they're tryin to make us feel smart or somethin 
just give us the tea already! 
. Brandon Graham, u gotta feel me, 37 n makin a comeback 
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because this is perfect timing for all these injuries 
. Saquon Barkley was lucky with his groin injury 
, getting placed on Injured Reserve is never good news 
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And poor Brandon Graham, 37 and trying to make a comeback? That's some serious dedication 
. And what's up with all these players getting hurt again? Is the risk really worth it for those Super Bowl repeat aspirations?