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We all know of Colt McCoy.  This Longhorn had a 45-8 college record making him the NCAA’s winningest quarterback.  After being selected in the 3^rd round of the NFL draft, Cleveland Browns president noted that Colt McCoy would be unlikely to see much playing time since the team already had three quarterbacks.  That prediction proved to be completely untrue after ankle injuries to Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace.  McCoy made an impressive rookie NFL start in week 7 when he led the Browns to a win against the defending Saints.  After a bye week, McCoy then helped the team to their 3^rd win of the season against the Patriots in week 9.  Weeks 10 and 11 were disappointing, even with over 200 passing yards from McCoy they couldn’t pull out another win.

This former Longhorn had a noticeable limp as the game progressed, but that didn’t stop him from leading a valiant effort late against Jacksonville.  After leaving the stadium with his right foot in a walking boot, it has been reported that he sprained his ankle.  We have talked about ankle injuries, especially in the NFL, several times before.  The collection of ligaments that keep your ankle in place are prone to injury when the leg and foot are strained in different directions.  For the average individual, getting knocked off your feet by a sack isn’t too much of a worry.  Even so, there are a variety of activities that can cause you to strain, or in other cases tear, the ligaments in your ankle.  Colt McCoy was able to continue playing through his injury, we hope without furthering his injury.  We here at AFAS would never recommend this course of action.  The possibility of making your injury worse and keeping you out longer should always keep you from continuing your activity once you are hurt.  Instead implement the RICE principle and seek medical attention.

Until next time, keep those ankles happy and healthy Austin!

With Nebraska’s impending move to the Big 10, this would be last time the Husker’s could attempt to get a conference win in Texas. The last few weeks of football have been tough here in Austin. The rest of the football world was looking at us as underdogs against the number 5 ranked Nebraska team. It was pretty obvious that Mack Brown and the Longhorn players didn’t pay any mind to all that talk as they prepared for this weekend’s game.

Every member of the UT team put forth the effort to bring home the win. Whether it was Garrett Gilbert picking up yards running, or the defense limiting Nebraska to less than half their average yards, the Longhorns won the game on the ground. Football cleats are especially designed for the traction and durability needed on play on the field, but it is those players feet that must stand up to the running game every Saturday. With over 200 rushing yards collected in this weekend’s win, those players’ feet need some TLC to optimize their play rest of the season. Key things such as applying heat and massaging your feet will increases the circulation and allow their body to bath the muscles in tendons in nutrition and healing growth factors.

After a long day of walking, your feet could also benefit from the same therapy athletes apply. Rest, stretching, and massaging are all things that can help your feet avoid and prevent injury. The Longhorn players benefit from having a team staff to provide the right physical therapy and physician care. You don’t have to be a college athlete to give your feet similar care. Take the time after a long day on your feet to rest and massage them, and be sure to visit AFAS on the first sign of pain or damage.

Until next time, keep those feet happy and healthy Austin! Hook ‘em horns!