If Willis reads this, he has my sympathy. The worst sprain I ever had was like a mosquito bite in comparison. Get well, soon, guy.
Photo of Willis' ankle
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I tore ligaments like that in my foot myself a few years back. The pain is just awful and I couldn't walk without crutches for almost 2 months. I hope he didn't have any ligament damage either.
Thanks da CATS rocks. I had forgotten about the brown paper bag and vinegar treatments. Go Cats!!
Had the same exact injury as Derek twice. One time it took me about 3 weeks to a month to get back moving correctly, & the 2nd time I was good in 5-6 days (think it was just a reinjury of the same one.) But ankles are the worst at first, be sure the training staff is all over it.
UK will be in trouble without him. Luckily, we get a game at home to play and adjust without him. We can't afford to lose any other games or our seeding will suffer. I don't see UK doing much of anything without Poythress or Willis.
This is actually really important. We can't tell from a picture how serious it actually is, even though it obviously looks horrific. I rolled mine really badly once and heard it pop. I could put weight on it again fairly soon, but it also lingered for a really long time.
I think it's safe to say that he isn't playing on Tuesday, but after that it's anyone's guess. Could be back by next Saturday, or could be out for a few weeks. I'm sure he will want to get back out there as soon as he can to help his team. He will also be getting constant treatment. So, let's not catastrophize just yet.
Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!
even the humphries thing happened in his best game, three seconds after he made the play of the game that in likelyhood gives us a w. and willis... there was no one even around. the guy is in perfect shape and that happens. just ridiculous.
So in your opinion, given there is no fracture, worst case he is out a maximum of what?
Had sprains like that many times while playing ball. One year I rolled it and it looked like that within 5 minutes. It was in early Jan. Was on crutches for 2 weeks and tried to play again 2 weeks later. Within 5 min I had rolled it again and my teammates were carrying me to the locker room. Doc told me I had basketball ankles and would be with me the rest of my life.
He was right for the most part, I could step on a rock and twist my ankle it had no strength whatso ever. That injury ended my playing days. High top shoes made no difference and was told by one doc that they made it worse.
I kid you not but when I was in my 30's I went to a chiropractor because of my back I had problems with for several years. Hurt it while training for an amateur body building competition about a month out. This injury to my back stayed with me for years. Even before that my legs would have occasional pain in them but just once in a while.
I went to the chiropractor after being talked into it by one of my friends. I thought it was some witch doctor stuff that was a scam but I was desperate. Went in and told him how my upper back was in constantly pain and he layed me down on the table and asked if I had neck problems. Yep if my legs ever hurt especially my right one. Said yep. Said my back was in bad shape.
He popped me in place in several areas and my neck as well. It took a few times to get my upper back to stay in place but after 2 weeks I had no more leg pain my back pain subsided and disappeared, neck wouldn't feel like their was fluid built up and had to pop it. And one surprising result was my ankles regained much of their strength and I'm not nursing a twisted ankle all the time. Last time I twisted it was the same day Patrick Patterson twisted his his freshmen year when I stepped in a hole the dog dug.
I recommend going to a chiropractor, one of the best things I've ever done.
He was right for the most part, I could step on a rock and twist my ankle it had no strength whatso ever. That injury ended my playing days. High top shoes made no difference and was told by one doc that they made it worse.
I kid you not but when I was in my 30's I went to a chiropractor because of my back I had problems with for several years. Hurt it while training for an amateur body building competition about a month out. This injury to my back stayed with me for years. Even before that my legs would have occasional pain in them but just once in a while.
I went to the chiropractor after being talked into it by one of my friends. I thought it was some witch doctor stuff that was a scam but I was desperate. Went in and told him how my upper back was in constantly pain and he layed me down on the table and asked if I had neck problems. Yep if my legs ever hurt especially my right one. Said yep. Said my back was in bad shape.
He popped me in place in several areas and my neck as well. It took a few times to get my upper back to stay in place but after 2 weeks I had no more leg pain my back pain subsided and disappeared, neck wouldn't feel like their was fluid built up and had to pop it. And one surprising result was my ankles regained much of their strength and I'm not nursing a twisted ankle all the time. Last time I twisted it was the same day Patrick Patterson twisted his his freshmen year when I stepped in a hole the dog dug.
I recommend going to a chiropractor, one of the best things I've ever done.
My grade 2 sprain I suffered back in October when I was playing ball and landed on another player's foot. Took about 2 months before I could play without any pain. This was 2 days after I did it when the swelling and discoloration were the worst:
Oh my.
My grade 2 sprain I suffered back in October when I was playing ball and landed on another player's foot. Took about 2 months before I could play without any pain. This was 2 days after I did it when the swelling and discoloration were the worst:
Feel your pain, been their and done that many times.
Wrong, I rolled mine worse than that in pickup ball. I was playing 2 weeks later with simple ice treatments at night.
If that was a high ankle sprain you would be right.
When you couple this caption with the comments he made after the UT game I'm getting the feeling Willis is one of those guts that likes to make things seem a lot worse than they actually are. Maybe he does it to temper positive feelings or he likes the attention.
Anyone that has played basketball or volleyball on a regular basis has done this more thsn once. It looks much worse than it actually is.
He'll be back before our 1st NCAA game, and that's all that counts. NO WAY he's out more than 3 weeks unless it's broken.
Well, that's two weeks in the rack, at least. Maybe four. Best case, we see him in the SEC tourney. Worst case, the second week of the NCAA. Don't know if he's sprained that ankle before. If so, then could be quicker.
Y'all pardon if my little stalker boy comes along. Sort'a like mangy kitten. He's harmless.
Y'all pardon if my little stalker boy comes along. Sort'a like mangy kitten. He's harmless.
My grade 2 sprain I suffered back in October when I was playing ball and landed on another player's foot. Took about 2 months before I could play without any pain. This was 2 days after I did it when the swelling and discoloration were the worst:
I feel sorry for the other player you landed on. The foot in this picture is attached to a whale's body. How much do you eat ? Seriously, when you're with patients how far away is your 48-ounce soda and box of cheez-its?
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My grade 2 sprain I suffered back in October when I was playing ball and landed on another player's foot. Took about 2 months before I could play without any pain. This was 2 days after I did it when the swelling and discoloration were the worst:
That's why you old guys should quit playing, unless you are getting paid for it, like Kobe.
Well atleast he rolled it himself instead of landing on someone's foot. That's the one that kicks your ass.
Pain tolerance is key here. How much pain can Willis deal with is the question to me. Rebounding is tough with a ankle that's just healed.
Pain tolerance is key here. How much pain can Willis deal with is the question to me. Rebounding is tough with a ankle that's just healed.
I love all these people being so definitive in their "guesses" about when he will play again. None of us know jack squat. He has access to the best therapeutic care, so I am guessing his turnaround time is going to be better than any of our anecdotal experiences.
If he is out for the year. Then so is UK.
We sucked before he got into the lineup. Can't see us recovering.
But you have to play the games.
We sucked before he got into the lineup. Can't see us recovering.
But you have to play the games.
Injuries will help us in the tourney if we can get healthy before it begins. As many fouls as we are getting called for it will help show us how to play with bodies out. In the meanwhile we all need to hope for foul free defense the next few games. Get better soon DWill-Indy
Anyone can turn an ankle at any time. However, he was already complaining about his body breaking down. He needs to spend the off season working out and getting stronger and more physically fit. He needs to add 10-12 pounds of muscle, he is an athletic player as far as leaping and moving, he just wasn't ready for the amount of minutes he is playing this year.
Really feel bad for Willis. He had his offensive game figured out and was really trying on the defensive side. This sets him back significantly. Stamina will take a hit as well as lateral movement. Not much left to say really. Just bad.
Bilas said during the game last night he saw Poytress at walk-thru and he couldn't really move. Hard to believe he could contribute much for quite awhile. Best scenario for UK is to go 2-2 over the next 4 games, win a game or two in the SEC tourney and hope for the best. The bad thing is the tournament committee takes injuries into account when seeding teams. Not in a good way either. If Poy and Willis are not back by Selection Sunday, expect a 6-8 seed.
Bilas said during the game last night he saw Poytress at walk-thru and he couldn't really move. Hard to believe he could contribute much for quite awhile. Best scenario for UK is to go 2-2 over the next 4 games, win a game or two in the SEC tourney and hope for the best. The bad thing is the tournament committee takes injuries into account when seeding teams. Not in a good way either. If Poy and Willis are not back by Selection Sunday, expect a 6-8 seed.
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