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The First Team Injury List

This page will be used to detail updates on the current injury list within the First Team, and provide news on those players that are on the road to recovery.

It will also offer advise from Geof Collinge, our Consultant Physio, on injury management, complementary healthcare and sports therapy.

Geof will treat any Ivybridge player, regardless of the team that they play for, at a discounted rate because of his links with the Club.

Martyn King

Injury: Suspected cruciate knee ligament damage
Date sustained: Wednesday 9th Nov, Budleigh Salterton (Away)
Outlook: Possibly out for the rest of the season
Update: The prognosis of Martyn's knee injury is not clear. After a number of weeks rest, he felt confident to have a run out against Holsworthy on 7th January, but his knee did not hold out. On the recommendation of his doctor, he has put in for an MRI scan, which is scheduled for 28th Jan.
Latest: The result of Martyn's MRI scan are very positive confirming that there is no cruciate damage and more importantly that he does not require any surgery. The doctors think that Martyn could be back in action for the Ivies by April if rehabilitation does according to plan. They have also confirmed that his knee shows no sign of 'wear and tear; which means that there are a few years left in the old dog yet!

Austen Beeney

Injury: Suspected groin injury. Now confirmed to be a hernia.
Date sustained: Wednesday 9th Nov, Budleigh Salterton (Away)
Outlook: Initially just a couple of weeks
Update: Oggy's groin injury has meant that he has been unavailable for selection for most of the season, which has proved frustrating for both him and the Ivybridge Management team.
Latest: After a number of consultations with his local GP, Oggy has sought a second opinion from an expert sports therapist who has diagnosed the injury as a 'hernia' and confirmed that he will require surgery. This is currently being progressed with his GP. Following a GP referral, Oggy had a consultation with at Derriford on 7th March.
Consultation Result: The consultation has confirmed that no scan is required. Oggy is currently on the waiting list for an operation.