To prevent tendinitis in both his knees from becoming a chronic condition, Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry is proactively treating the condition. Curry stressed during Saturday’s defeat to the Phoenix Suns that he is not worried about the long-term effects of the bilateral knee soreness, even if it is the first he has ever had in his career.
After missing Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of patellofemoral soreness in both knees, Curry, 36, made a comeback. He scored 23 points in 32 minutes in his first game back, but the Warriors lost 113-105, their fourth straight defeat.
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Rick Celebrini, the vice president of player health and performance for the Warriors, has created a customized regimen to treat Curry’s knees. Curry is focusing on making “smart decisions” about his workload and health, even if he is unsure if this will mean missing more games.
Stephen Curry stated: “It has the potential to be bothersome if left unchecked,”. “But I’m not worried at all. As you go further in your career, these things come up, and you just have to stay ahead of them.” “I’m glad I got through this game feeling strong,” . “Whether it’s back-to-backs or something else, we’ll figure it out as we go.”
Stephen Curry’s age, performance, and team issues
Steve Kerr, the head coach, recognized the difficulties in controlling Curry’s health at this point in his career. Kerr said: “He’s 36, and this is part of aging as an athlete. Rick and his staff are the best in the world, and we’re collaborating daily to manage his body and performance,”
Steph Curry’s bilateral knee tendinitis is something he hasn’t dealt with before.
“It has the potential to be a nagging type thing if you don’t take care of it.”
“The deeper into your career, the more things pop up.”
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Curry started the game slowly against Phoenix, scoring just two points in the first half before exploding with 15 points in the third quarter. The Warriors faced a difficult four-game losing streak after failing to close the gap despite his best efforts.
Curry and the Warriors will have two days to reassemble before facing the Denver Nuggets and reigning MVP Nikola Joki on Tuesday. Curry said: “I need to bring my best from the start,” “There’s a lot we need to figure out as a team, and I’ll do my part to help us get there.”
Stephen Curry’s health continues to be a key component of the Warriors’ plan for success this season as they attempt to get back on track.
