-- Halfway through December, the NFL is on track to have one of the most competitive seasons in the league's history. Injury and lack of depth has become an issue for many potential playoff bound NFL teams, having a profound effect on many late season game plans.
Miami Dolphins Quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, following a sprained ACL/MCL suffered in the win against the Arizona Cardinals, is one example of late season injury that will change how Coach Adam Gase approaches the final games of the season.
“I am happy for him (Tannehill),” Gase told the Phinsider of SB Nation, regarding the news of the sprain, a much lesser injury than the suspected ACL tear. “That’s a hard injury to come back from and rehab. It’s just a long, long process, and whatever we find out going forward with what his injury is, I don’t know the timetable right now. Any time you get hurt it’s never easy and there’s always a tough rehab, mentally, especially at this part of the season.”
The head coach feels confident that Tannehill is done for the season and looks to backup QB Matt Moore, to continue in the bid for a playoff position, with one major change in the game plan. Gase will call the plays from the sideline, unlike when the experienced Tannehill is on the field.
“I haven’t called a play for him since [preseason against] Dallas, so it has been a minute,” Gase said to ESPN Staff Writer James Walker. “It’s one thing to do it in practice. It’s another thing to do it in this situation.”
With the Dolphins on the brink of an AFC Wildcard slot, tied with the Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos, the injury to Tannehill couldn't come at a worse time.
“You can't predict injury,” commented Manning Sumner, founder of Miami's top bootcamp gym and pro athlete training facility, Legacy Fit. “But conditioning and stamina can help prevent some of them. In the case of Tannehill, there is just not much you can do to avoid a direct blow to your knee and come out unscathed. As a Phins supporter, I was glad to hear it was only a sprain.”
Known for aiding in the comeback from injury of numerous high profile athletes, Sumner is well respected by players, coaches and management of multiple professional sports. Not only does the pro athlete trainer help with injury rehabilitation, but Sumner also offers off-season strength and conditioning training to college and professional athletes of all sports.
“I'm a former football player myself,” said Sumner. “And Legacy Fit is a pro level, NFL facility offering virtually the same amenities as a team facility, which affords me the ability to work with players who are hungry to get the upper hand.”
So soon after Tannehill's injury, Sumner couldn't say if he would be the trainer of choice for the quarterback's comeback.
“I would love the opportunity to help Ryan get the strength back in that leg, but let's not be premature. He's got a ways to go in rehab before training,” Sumner added. “It sounds like he won't need surgery which puts him ahead of the game. That's good news for him and the Dolphins organization.”
Sumner has been instrumental in the comeback of professional athletes such as Miami Dolphin O-lineman, Branden Albert and the NBA's Golden State Warriors' small forward, Shawn Livingston, both of whom continue to train with the personal trainer during their respective off seasons.
For information on professional athlete training, off season strength and conditioning or injury rehabilitation with Manning Sumner, visit www.legacyfit.com/pro-athlete-training or call 305.799.0850.
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