Question 1

is it safe to play football with spondy?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean?: Do you mean "spondylosis" or "spondylolithesis"?  The most severe complication from spondylosis that i can think of would occur in the cervical spine and cause reduction in flow of the vertebrobasilar artery (due to arthritic processes) which feeds the brainstem.  Of course, injuries and prolonged pain are likely more easily acquired playing in people who have spondylosis and play contact sports.

Question 2

is it safe to play football with a bad back iv'e had for 22 years?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: In general yes.  If you have spinal stenosis or a failed fusion then it is a very bad idea.  Without more information it is hard to say.

Question 3

is it safe to play football with whiplash?

Accepted Answer

That depends on : The degree of whiplash and whether it is correctly diagnosed as a whiplash and not another problem  so you should either wait to play until the pain resolves or get cleared by a physician prior to playing

Question 4

is it safe to play football with spondylolysis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most of the time, yes. If you have nerve symptoms (numbness, weakness, tingling) or severe pain you should see a doctor.

Question 5

is it really safe to play football after pacemaker surgery ?

Accepted Answer

: The presence of a pacemaker would disqualify you from contact sports or where falling and sustaining blows to the chest are real possibilities.

Question 6

how can i wrap my arm cast so that its safe to play football?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Anything sufficient to protect your healing bone under the cast would be so inhibiting that your football skills would be minimal. Anything less would risk your healing and a non-union of a bone is an ordeal best avoided if possible.

Question 7

is it safe to play football with my knees hurting really bad and have worn out cartliage?

Accepted Answer

No: Usually a significant knee pain may indicate simple sprain or significant ligamental injury hence evaluation by a physician before further games is prudent.

Question 8

is it safe to play football with long qt syndrome and icd implanted?

Accepted Answer

Football: The trauma of football is not a good idea with an implanted device and an arrhythmia risk.

Question 9

is it safe to play football while wearing a knee brace for a torn meniscus?

Accepted Answer

Knee brace: A knee brace can limit some excursion of the knee but it won't prevent catastrophic injuries or tears.

Question 10

i'm active in sports especially football and i do wear glasses. is lasic surgery safe for me to play football in future after the surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Individuals who have undergone lasik vision correction can safely play football.  Prk (laser without a corneal flap) may even be safer.

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