Small update. My laptop is officially screwed, and I hate writing in public. So I don't have a lot of time to write peacefully, but I swear I'll update my stories, it's just going to take a bit longer than usual! Still, I hope you enjoy!
Ryan sighed as he stepped out of the doctor's office. Kirsten stood up from her seat where she'd been waiting for him.
"And?"
"I'm as good as cleared to play soccer." Ryan said with a big smile on his face.
"Really? You sure?"
"Yeah." Ryan said nodding his head.
"That's great, Ryan!" Kirsten said hugging her son out of happiness.
"Doc. Wants to see us though." Ryan said.
"Oh, ok. Let's go then." Kirsten said as they entered the office.
"Kirsten, Ryan, take a seat." Jameson said. "Now as Ryan probably mentioned he's cleared to start up soccer again but I wanted you, Kirsten, to be here for some rules I have to lay out, ok?"
Kirsten and Ryan nodded.
"I want Ryan to take it easy the first week. We've been practicing running and weight bearing but Ryan's knee still isn't a hundred percent. Especially while running. Now, when you start any exercise I want you to do a double warm up… especially stretches, ok? Besides that try and steer clear of any onset tackles or sudden turns while running, ok?"
"Got it." Ryan replied.
"I also want you to wear a different brace while playing. It's called a wrap-around brace. It'll of course keep your patella in place while exercising, but it'll also wrap-around your thigh and shin, to prevent cramps. And last, cooling down exercise… at least 15 minutes after every training, ok? I don't want you to start cramping up and risk tearing anything. If it still happens or you experience muscle aches, stop doing what you're doing, elevate that leg and if possible either message the effecting joint or add a heat compress." Jameson said.
"What if none of that works?" Kirsten asked, earning herself a glare from Ryan.
Kirsten glared back. "We need to know, Ryan. You don't want to be limping around for the rest of your life, do you?"
"No." Ryan answered.
"Good." Kirsten said before turning towards Jameson.
"Bring him in, it's small, but there's a chance that one of the tendons might rupture. When that happens, it might feel like a bad cramp or muscle ache but don't underestimate the pain. You might risk your leg, so don't take anything for granted, ok?"
"I won't." Ryan said.
"What about training? His coach tends to lengthen their training schedules, how long is he allowed to train?" Kirsten asked.
"How often does your team train, Ryan?" Coach asked concerned.
"Four times a week…"
"An an hour and thirty minutes tops, each training. That added with the warming up and the cooling down will give you a total of two hours, that's enough for now. We'll see how it goes and discuss the limits each session… we still got a few more months left." Jameson said.
"An hour? What about a match?" Ryan asked.
"A soccer match takes an hour and a half, doesn't it? If it takes any longer, stop and let someone else take your place. Again, Ryan… we don't want any setbacks." Jameson said, worried about the teen.
"I know."
"Good, I've put all of what we just discussed in this folder." Jameson said handing Ryan the folder. "Give this to your coach. Tell him to contact me if he has any questions, ok?"
Ryan nodded.
"Ok, then you're free to go. I'll see you on Friday." Jameson said shaking hands with both Ryan and Kirsten.
"Thanks, doc." Kirsten said as she and Ryan left the office.
"You wanna go and buy that brace now?" Kirsten asked as they got into the rover.
"Yeah, training starts tomorrow." Ryan said as he buckled himself in.
"Ok. Marissa called by the way. On your cell, I didn't answer but you should probably call her back." Kirsten said with a smile.
Ryan smiled shyly. "I will."
And that was it! Hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I have :) I though it was worth updating! Review and let me know what you think!