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Jaromir Jagr suffers a potentially career-ending injury
Jaromir Jagr is currently still playing professional hockey, albeit in the Czech Republic where he is on Rytíři Kladno which is a club he co-owns.
Recently, it was revealed that Jagr sustained a hamstring injury that is going to keep him away from the game for six weeks. However, considering his age, this could very well be a career-ender if he doesn't get his rehabilitation right.
While speaking to his fans on Instagram, Jagr says he sustained the injury while trying to get into game shape. That said, if off-ice training gave him a hamstring injury, who is to say what will happen when he actually steps onto the ice?
"I have something to tell you. I know you're asking why I'm not playing in any pre-season games. Unfortunately, I was injured. I know that you supported me a lot and because of you I will not give up and I am training anyway. Back as soon as possible. Thank you for your support."
While speaking to a Czech publication, Jagr explained how he went against doctor's orders about training too hard. Ultimately, the 52-year-old only has himself to blame for his current predicament.
"When I talked to the physiotherapist Pavel Kolář about the fact that I would like to properly train, he warned me not to do anything that my body is not used to.
Of course, I didn't listen to him... I went for a run. Not the sprints I used to do uphill, but normally straight. But I put weights on my ankles and tore my hamstring.
That was about five days ago. Pavel said it would be three to six weeks. We'll see how it heals.
The worst part is that I'm mad at myself. I was preparing, I dropped a lot (of weight) and felt pretty good on the ice. Now it has stopped again, so I'll have to start from the beginning.
But I'm not one to screw it up when I've put so much into it. The very next day I went to do things that didn't hurt. However, skating is very important and I won't be on the ice for three to six weeks. Maybe it won't be that long, we'll see. When I walk, it doesn't hurt.
I'm curious what Pavel will say to me when we meet again."
Of course, I didn't listen to him... I went for a run. Not the sprints I used to do uphill, but normally straight. But I put weights on my ankles and tore my hamstring.
That was about five days ago. Pavel said it would be three to six weeks. We'll see how it heals.
The worst part is that I'm mad at myself. I was preparing, I dropped a lot (of weight) and felt pretty good on the ice. Now it has stopped again, so I'll have to start from the beginning.
But I'm not one to screw it up when I've put so much into it. The very next day I went to do things that didn't hurt. However, skating is very important and I won't be on the ice for three to six weeks. Maybe it won't be that long, we'll see. When I walk, it doesn't hurt.
I'm curious what Pavel will say to me when we meet again."
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Source: The Hockey News
Jágr tears hamstring, will miss up to 6 weeks
Jágr tears hamstring, will miss up to 6 weeks
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