Going Under The Knife

Athletes bodies come in all
shapes and sizes

There is one thing that an athlete needs to perform his/her job at the highest level. It’s the most sophisticated piece of equipment ever created and the one thing that separates one athlete from another. That one thing is the human body. When fans and the media watch sports, what they’re seeing are bodies performing extraordinary acts. To perform these acts, athletes attempt to push the limits of their bodies. The stronger, faster, or more flexible an athlete's body is, the more athletic they are considered. With this in mind, the higher a basketball player jumps, the more he is admired. The stronger a football player is, the more he is admired. And the faster a baseball player can throw a ball, the more he is admired. All of these astonishing feats are marveled by fans and media alike.

The body every women wants
and every man wishes he had

However, just like turning of a key to start a car, an athlete’s body is expected to perform every time he/she steps on the field.  Athletes take care of their bodies hoping that when it’s time to perform under the bright lights, their bodies will reciprocate that good fortune. Unfortunately, injuries do occur and the body does break down if it’s pushed too hard or if it’s not strong enough to endure such tasks.

This became true for Orioles all-star catcher Matt Wieters who will undergo Tommy John surgery. Unfortunately Matt’s body couldn’t hold up to the stress that an elite athlete put on his body day in and day out.  Just like a lot of injured athletes, Matt has been dealing with a nagging sourness for the last couple of weeks. He wanted to rejoin the team in early July but when his throwing strength wasn’t up to par, Dr. James Andrews opted for the surgery. Matt’s body should be healed by the 2015 opening day season.

If you would like to read more about Matt Wieters surgury click on these links below
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