JFLNYC wrote:And, finally, the Phils didn't get Pence only for this season. They got him for next year, too.

Eem wrote:Might as well have titled the article "The Good Phight's Official Position On: The Hunter Pence Trade"

Bakestar wrote:

Eem wrote:Might as well have titled the article "The Good Phight's Official Position On: The Hunter Pence Trade"

what does this mean?

Soren wrote:Since June 29th when his OPS stood at .884, Utley is hitting .237/.303/.367 in 185 PAs. I'm seriously concerned about him.

Doll Is Mine wrote:JSalisburyCSN Jim Salisbury
Phils set rotation for NY Mets series: Hamels on Fri, TBA on Sat; Halladay goes Sun with an extra day of rest

stevemc wrote:can't they shoot him up this week (i.e. Howard) so he's feeling better next week and beyond?

Grotewold wrote:

stevemc wrote:can't they shoot him up this week (i.e. Howard) so he's feeling better next week and beyond?

I've never read about that being an option for his condition

ek wrote:he has chrondromalacia guys.

Women are twice as likely as men are to develop patellofemoral pain. This may be because a woman's wider pelvis increases the angle at which the bones in the knee joint meet.

stevemc wrote:

Grotewold wrote:

stevemc wrote:can't they shoot him up this week (i.e. Howard) so he's feeling better next week and beyond?

I've never read about that being an option for his condition

well.......it should be!

BigEd76 wrote:So that would mean Lee/Oswalt/Hamels for the Braves series, then for the playoffs you'd have Halladay on 5 days rest going Saturday G1, Lee on 5 days rest going Sunday G2, Hamels on 5 days rest going Tuesday G3, and Halladay on 3 days rest going Wednesday G4 if necessary...

Treatment of patellofemoral pain often begins with simple measures. Rest your knee as much as possible. Avoid any activities that increase the pain, such as climbing stairs.

Medications
If needed, take pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers, such as aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others).

Therapy
A physical therapist may suggest:

Rehabilitation exercises. Specific exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knees and control limb alignment, such as your quadriceps, hamstrings and the muscles around your hips (especially the hip abductors). Supportive braces. Knee braces or arch supports may help protect your joint and improve the alignment of your kneecap. Taping. Your physical therapist may show you how to tape your knee to reduce pain and enhance your ability to exercise. Ice. Icing your knee after exercise may be especially helpful. Knee-friendly sports. During your recovery, you may want to restrict your activities to more knee-friendly sports — such as bicycling and swimming. Surgical and other procedures
If these measures aren't effective, in rare cases surgery may be an option.

Arthroscopy. During this procedure, the doctor inserts an arthroscope — a pencil-thin device equipped with a camera lens and light — into your knee through a tiny incision. Surgical instruments are passed through the arthroscope to remove fragments of damaged cartilage. Realignment. In more severe cases, a surgeon may need to operate on your knee to realign the angle of the kneecap or relieve pressure on the cartilage.