back injury
Coverage of back injury in the Nexus archive.
- Fever coach Stephanie White rules out Caitlin Clark despite star saying she feels 100 percent physically
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever's star player, returned from a lingering back injury and played 16 minutes in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, reporting she felt physically strong. Despite Clark's positive assessment, coach Stephanie White decided to rest her for the subsequent matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, citing 'rest' as the reason on the official injury report. Clark criticized the limited playing time strategy, stating it hindered her ability to establish game flow.
- Stephanie White gives Caitlin Clark status update ahead of Fever-Sparks, but her next move raises questions
Caitlin Clark is set to return for the Indiana Fever's game against the Los Angeles Sparks but will be rested for the following matchup with the Phoenix Mercury. Coach Stephanie White disclosed a workload management plan, alternating Clark's and Aliyah Boston's availability due to back injuries, prioritizing Clark's long-term health despite potential criticism.
- Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is hopeful to return against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday but may avoid playing in a potential back-to-back game against the Phoenix Storm. She is rehabbing from a back injury that sidelined her in June and has not yet been medically cleared to play. Coach Stephanie White emphasized cautious decision-making based on medical advice.
- When my back went picking up my daughter, I didn't know it was a sign of a sinister condition. Days later doctors feared I would never walk again. Six years on I still need crutches and have bladder issues. Never dismiss these symptoms as 'just' a bad back
A person's back injury led to a severe condition causing doctors to fear they would never walk again. Six years later, they still require crutches and experience bladder issues, warning against dismissing similar symptoms as minor back problems.
- White Sox give shortstop Colson Montgomery break to rest balky back
The Chicago White Sox rested shortstop Colson Montgomery due to a tight back, replacing him with Luisangel Acuna, who later left with a hamstring issue. The team is managing player workloads, including adjustments to the pitching rotation, while addressing injuries affecting key players like Murakami and Teel.