Tom Brady's injured hand
Were you wondering what Tom Brady's injured hand looked like during the playoffs? Wonder no more. The injury (pre- and post-stitches) is shown in this article from Bleacher Report.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2763975-image-of-tom-bradys-nasty-th…
I so wish all of the conspiracy theorists could be called to account. Tom was amazing in these playoffs despite that huge wound!
He's amazing in EVERY playoffs, but he threw 8 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in this year's post-season.
He has 71 career post-season touchdowns to just 31 interceptions against some of the best defenses the league has to offer.
What is the conspiracy theory about?
There were more than a few media members implying that it was a 'made-up injury' to create a psychological advantage (i.e. Bill Belichick head games). It was always covered up by a bandage, and there was plenty of innuendo about whether or not it was a legitimate injury. Seeing just how substantial the laceration was only increased increased my appreciation of how excellent he was this year.
It's even more impressive how well Brady performed considering the look of that injury.
a number of respectful ones, and some humor: they are trying to deflate his hand!
Fire Rex Burkhead!
Scott Frost must have paid him off to try to ruin a Michigan Man's year.
1) He threw for 500 yds and they lost.
2) Acupuncture??
Some people swear by acupuncture.
Tom Brady has some unorthodox training methods, but it's hard to question them.
It is not hard to question nonscientific quack-induced puffery disguised as "training techniques". There is truth, which is sought and proven or disproven by scientists. Whether or not Tom Brady uses it is irrelevant - acupuncture is not truth.
Are you saying that something can't be true unless proven scientifically?
As it relates to healthcare? Yes.
March 13th, 2018 at 10:37 AM ^
(Yes, that long ago.) Worked for the Neurology Dept. in "a major NYC research hospital," and I remember a review paper by the Chief of the Pain Service about alternative treatments for pain. What I remember [besides a negative of appraisal of the use of controlled drugs because their addictive qualities outweighed their benefits compared to other available modalities] was mention of acupuncture, with research beginning to explore why it seemed to help some people. The placebo effect? Possibly something about release of endorphins?
So I was curious about the current state of research. Here's the summary paragraph at the NIH website:
What the Science Says About the Effectiveness of Acupuncture
Results from a number of studies suggest that acupuncture may help ease types of pain that are often chronic such as low-back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis/knee pain. It also may help reduce the frequency of tension headaches and prevent migraine headaches. Therefore, acupuncture appears to be a reasonable option for people with chronic pain to consider. However, clinical practice guidelines are inconsistent in recommendations about acupuncture. The effects of acupuncture on the brain and body and how best to measure them are only beginning to be understood. Current evidence suggests that many factors—like expectation and belief—that are unrelated to acupuncture needling may play important roles in the beneficial effects of acupuncture on pain.
Full article:
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/introduction#hed1
March 12th, 2018 at 11:08 PM ^
To find any statistically significant pain reduction (not clinically significant - there’s a difference). Those that have have failed to establish any evidence of the mechanism - except placebo. And no, you can’t argue “even if it is placebo effect, it still works”, unless you are ready to go back to 18th century bloodletting as a way to cure disease.
In short - it’s placebo with a chance of infection. Fortune telling with delusions of grandeur.
There are some who think the idea of scientists "proving" or "disproving" things is silly.
If acupuncture works for some people - even if it's a placebo effect - then it's a worthwhile endeavor.
a son-of-a-bitch. Anyone who questions Brady's toughness is either a brainless troll or a terminal Patriots-hater.
GOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That doesn't look it it tickles.
... seems even more ridiculous now having seen these photos.
Looks like the injury my wiener had. Took him to the vet and he was as good as new.
Amazing with all the "dysfunction" in NE that he can put up 500 yds with a bad mitt.
March 13th, 2018 at 12:51 PM ^
How does a helmet do that? Did it have a razorblade attached to it. That was nasty. Unbelievable Tom could perfom with all those stiches. Had to smart big time.
Occasionally, there are sharp edges on the facemasks of helmets. I've seen them come from distributors like that.
I've also heard of players filing down the chinstrap clasps to a razor's edge, so opponents trying to tackle them get cut. I'm not saying Burkhead did that, but it's just kind of an interesting anecdote.
http://www.complex.com/sports/2015/03/worst-parents-in-youth-sports-his…
hand injury or not..... its good to be Tom Brady.