When I took my son to the ortho, I actually saw the physician's assistant, not the actual ortho. When he cleared my son, he said no contact, but he could practice only stick skills (passing, catching, etc.). I wish I would have told him about the long jump test, I'm kicking myself for forgetting that. When I go back for the re-check in 4 weeks, I am seeing the ortho, not the PA.
When my son gets cleared again, it will probably be at the end of April. Half the season will be over by then. I already told my wife that I think we shouldn't let him play the last half and should just let him heal.
Unfortunately, he's counting down until the end of April. With the disappointment he's already feeling, I don't want to disappoint him further by telling him he can't play, BUT I don't want him to play yet. It won't be pleasant in my house come May.
He plays tournament lacrosse in the summer, which starts at the
middle/end of June. That gives him about 3 1/2 -4 months to heal. I hope that is enough. In the meantime, I have him drinking more milk and riding my exercise bike daily for 20 - 30 minutes.
Brian
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