Olivinha is already training on the court
FlaBasquete's number 16 shirt celebrates progress in the treatment of bone edema in the fibula of the right leg
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
Power forward Olivinha, who won the 2014 World Club Championship with Flamengo, celebrated his return to weight training and court training last Friday (November 26.11), after three weeks of rest and physical therapy. The player, who is being closely monitored by Flamengo's physiotherapist, Domingos Trece, says he is eager to return to the Novo Basquete Brasil 8 (NBB) matches. While his teammates prepare to face Vitória this Thursday (December 03.12), in Cajazeiras (BA), Olivinha continues his treatment at Flamengo's social headquarters, in Gávea.
"It's a nasty injury that requires a lot of rest and patience. I'm doing physical therapy with Domingos every day and I'm progressing well. This week, after three weeks off, I started working out my legs again and started cycling. I hope to be back on the court soon to help my teammates. I'm looking forward to that happening soon. I've started some light work on the court too," says the number 16.
Domingos explains the athlete's progress in treatment. "He had bone edema in the fibula of his right leg, so he had to stay off weight on his right ankle for three weeks, only doing physical therapy and swimming to maintain his fitness level. This past Friday (November 26.11), the three-week period was complete, and he resumed weight training on his right ankle, doing weight training and playing court (some kicking and light movement)," says Domingos. He adds, "We're evaluating Olivinha day by day to see how he responds to this new phase of recovery."
The expectation is that the player will be available to coach José Neto for the match against Caxias do Sul, on December 8th, at the Hélio Maurício Gymnasium, at the Gávea social headquarters.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team receives direct funding from its sponsors – SKY, Estácio, and Peugeot – in addition to investments from Tim through the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure, and Youth (ICMS). You can also contribute to the development of new FlaBasquete athletes by becoming a Rubro-Negro Guardian Angel. Simply transfer up to 6% of your income tax due and receive your contribution back in your income tax refund. Join by visiting www.flamengo.com.br/anjodaguarda. Click here to find out who has already transferred their tax to the 2015 projects..
"It's a nasty injury that requires a lot of rest and patience. I'm doing physical therapy with Domingos every day and I'm progressing well. This week, after three weeks off, I started working out my legs again and started cycling. I hope to be back on the court soon to help my teammates. I'm looking forward to that happening soon. I've started some light work on the court too," says the number 16.
Domingos explains the athlete's progress in treatment. "He had bone edema in the fibula of his right leg, so he had to stay off weight on his right ankle for three weeks, only doing physical therapy and swimming to maintain his fitness level. This past Friday (November 26.11), the three-week period was complete, and he resumed weight training on his right ankle, doing weight training and playing court (some kicking and light movement)," says Domingos. He adds, "We're evaluating Olivinha day by day to see how he responds to this new phase of recovery."
The expectation is that the player will be available to coach José Neto for the match against Caxias do Sul, on December 8th, at the Hélio Maurício Gymnasium, at the Gávea social headquarters.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team receives direct funding from its sponsors – SKY, Estácio, and Peugeot – in addition to investments from Tim through the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure, and Youth (ICMS). You can also contribute to the development of new FlaBasquete athletes by becoming a Rubro-Negro Guardian Angel. Simply transfer up to 6% of your income tax due and receive your contribution back in your income tax refund. Join by visiting www.flamengo.com.br/anjodaguarda. Click here to find out who has already transferred their tax to the 2015 projects..