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Update on Ahmed Shehzad's ankle injury

BRISBANE–February 27, 2015: The following is Team Pakistan physiotherapist Brad Robinson’s report on Ahmed Shehzad’s ankle injury. 

Brad Robinson’s Report

“On February 26, 2015 Ahmed Shehzad complained of acute pain in the region of the left Achilles' tendon. This occurred during a fielding training session.

“On examination he presented with a mild limp and he was tender at the insertion of the Achilles' tendon. In these circumstances it is important to undergo MRI investigation to differentiate between tendon damage and or bursa involvement.

“Ahmed had an MRI in Brisbane this morning. The results showed a slight retrocalcaneal bursitis (inflammed bursa) between the Achilles' tendon and the calcaneus (heel bone). The Achilles' tendon was intact and undamaged.

“As the tendon is not involved I am confident he will be available to play against Zimbabwe on theMarch 1, 2015.

“Ahmed is receiving the appropriate treatment involving regular ice therapy, topical and oral anti-inflammatory medication and a heel-raise to offload the area. An ultrasound guided injection is not advised at this stage as he would require a four-day rest period following such an infiltration.

“He will be closely monitored over the next week.”