FAMOUS FOOTBALL INJURIES OF THE LAST 10 YEARS HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY GOT THESE ICONS BACK ON THE FIELD
PEYTON MANNING
Football can take a brutal toll on the body, especially in the NFL. Sixteen regular-season games of peak- performing athletes colliding at 1,600 pounds of force over 100 times a game is going to subject even the healthiest people to potential injury. Over the last 10 years, sports fans have seen a lot of injuries, but here are two of the most prolific from the game. It’s impossible to mention football without discussing Tom Brady, but where most see number 12 and think of his prolific career, few remember 2008. Fans at the opening game against the Chiefs saw Brady tear his ACL in the first quarter. What ensued was a thorough reconstruction of his left knee and extensive physical therapy. Brady’s rigorous program helped him get back on the field faster than ever, with his orthopedic surgeon telling the L.A. Times, “With regard to his recovery of strength, I’ve never seen anything quite like it. With an average person, it would have taken probably twice as long to get range of motion and strength back.” TOM BRADY
Wherever Tom Brady is mentioned, Peyton Manning’s name is sure to follow. But while their Hall of Fame careers are similar, their injury history drastically differs. After undergoing spinal fusion surgery in 2011, Manning had to take not just football but his life back to the basics. He couldn’t toss a dart, let alone a 50-yard pass to Reggie Wayne. Multiple times on his road to recovery, Manning’s doctors, coaches, and family questioned if he could ever hold a ball or even a child ever again, much less play in a Super Bowl. After strenuous times, both emotionally and physically, and extensive daily private training deep into the night, Manning not only made it back but went on to have three of the best seasons in his storied career. We love football and wholeheartedly believe that injuries can be prevented. In the instances where they can’t, there are modalities to help athletes both young and old come back stronger and healthier than ever. Let us show you how.
TAKE A BREAK
30-MINUTE CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Inspired by Good Housekeeping
INGREDIENTS
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1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and sliced
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 leek, chopped
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter into warm oil. Add onion and leek, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender, about 10–12 minutes. 2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add cauliflower, broth, and cream. Simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes. 3. Using a blender, purée in batches until smooth. 4. Top servings with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of pepper.
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