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King recuperates in Cambridge

An update on injured world number four Joelle King as she recovers from achilles tendon surgery at her Cambridge home.

As many will know, King ruptured her achilles tendon during the final of the National Championships at North Shore Squash Club on Friday 22 August.

There has been a whirlwind of activity since then, with favours called in to ensure the injured squash star could receive medical advice and care as soon as possible.  After initial consultations in Auckland, she was operated on in Hamilton last Thursday.  The initial feedback after surgery was very positive: the operation went as well as possible.  Since the operation King has been at home doing everything she can to aid recovery by keeping weight off the leg, and keeping it elevated as much as possible.

King will see her surgeon again this week for a follow-up consultation, at which point the cast will be removed and replaced with a moon boot.  While she will still need crutches to get around, and to avoid bearing weight on the leg as much as possible, this will accelerate the recovery process by enabling her to do some exercise in the next few weeks.  While limited at first to upper body weights, and then one-legged cycling and rowing, King is looking forward to being able to stay active.

She has been overwhelmed by the messages of support that have flo2012 JK at British Open (medium)wed in since the injury.  There have been many messages from New Zealand squashies, and even non-squash playing Kiwis who have followed her career with interest.  She has also been buoyed by the messages that have come in from fellow professional players from overseas - knowing that her competitors think highly enough of her to wish her well in her recovery has been a real boost. 

Staying positive at this stage is important; King is already focussing on the silver linings.  These include the chance to give her body a good rest from the gruelling demands of the international season, and allowing a few 'niggles' a chance to recover.  When she does return (early indications suggest that she could be back on court in six months) she hopes to physically and mentally refreshed, and ready to take her career to new heights.


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