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Boxing and staph infections
..BY:Dr. Pietro Baio.... ..
We have all heard of Kelly Pavlik and his hand injury. This is something that has been lingering for quit a while now. Maybe even before the Marco Antonio Rubio fight. Many wonder if this could be true. Can a Staph infection really last so long or even prevent such a big name boxer from ever stepping into the ring again. While I don't have all the answers on the Pavlik's situation, I was recently asked to speak on "TheBoxingTruth.com" about this very problem.....
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Staph(ylococcus Aureus, Epidermidis) is a bacteria. All bacteria have a function and can be helpful or harmful to the human body based on its location. In some instances where say a boxer receives a cut at the gym an open wound can be infected by Staph. On the outside the skin may just look discolored ( red, green, white). You may see puss filled pockets. The skin may feel warm to the touch. On the inside, tissue is being destroyed. Depending on the strain of Staph and how it is introduced to the body it may get into the blood causing a toxic affect. General Fever, shakes, and sweating can occur. The infection can even find its way into the local bone. Imagine such a bone infection causing a world class boxer to lose his profession if he can no longer use his hand due to bone and tissue lose?....
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Prevention starts in the gym. Keeping your wraps and gloves clean/ dry. The gym should be sanitized and sterilized often. Having bags, medicine balls, and other equipment left unclean are huge breading grounds for such infections. Usually a cleaning solution with bleach and water is adequate. If during training you do happen to get a cut please take the time to clean, sterilize and bandage the wound. This will minimize possible infection. If you do notice a discoloration, puss, or pain please get checked out. This is your career after all and knowing is half the battle. ....
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Your doctor will more then likely take a piece of the infected area to be tested as well as blood samples. The usual course of treatment is antibiotics. Do yourself a favor and use all that the doctor has prescribed. Stopping to early and trying to save some of the meds for the futures could end up doing more harm then good. Early termination of medication will only cause the weaker bacteria to be killed off leading the stronger bacteria to grow. The usual time is about 4-8 weeks. It may even be necessary to have the infected area x-rayed, or you may need to get an MRI or Bone scan to see the extent of the damage. Lastly, don't rush to get back in the gym. Some times the combination of bacteria and anti-biotic may cause a generalized stiffness which needs to be slowly worked on. ....
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Lastly, while on the antibiotics it is important to know that other medications such as steroids, alcohol use and a weekend immune system due to a prior illness can affect the time needed to recover. I hope this helps clear some of the questions people have had about Staph and how it can affect a boxer. Always keep your eyes open. And have a doctor you know and trust. There is no reason to be macho or make light of a situation that can hinder your future performance in the ring or the future of your life as an every day person.
Dr. Baio was featured Sunday on two internet boxing shows. First up for Dr. B was On the Grind Boxing, then it was on to Boxing Truth.Both shows are a click away:
On the Grind Boxing http://www.blogtalkradio.com/OnTheGrind/2009/10/26/The-Worlds-Numbe...
Boxing Truth http://theboxingtruth.com/podcasts/10252009_BoxingTruthRadio.mp3
Latest Boxing News www.diamondboxing.com
Dr. Pietro Baio DC
Performance Edge Chiropractic, P.C.
7315 Ave U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(917)-309-5464
PBaio_DC@yahoo.com
myspace.com/performanceedgechiro
We have all heard of Kelly Pavlik and his hand injury. This is something that has been lingering for quit a while now. Maybe even before the Marco Antonio Rubio fight. Many wonder if this could be true. Can a Staph infection really last so long or even prevent such a big name boxer from ever stepping into the ring again. While I don't have all the answers on the Pavlik's situation, I was recently asked to speak on "TheBoxingTruth.com" about this very problem.....
....
Staph(ylococcus Aureus, Epidermidis) is a bacteria. All bacteria have a function and can be helpful or harmful to the human body based on its location. In some instances where say a boxer receives a cut at the gym an open wound can be infected by Staph. On the outside the skin may just look discolored ( red, green, white). You may see puss filled pockets. The skin may feel warm to the touch. On the inside, tissue is being destroyed. Depending on the strain of Staph and how it is introduced to the body it may get into the blood causing a toxic affect. General Fever, shakes, and sweating can occur. The infection can even find its way into the local bone. Imagine such a bone infection causing a world class boxer to lose his profession if he can no longer use his hand due to bone and tissue lose?....
....
Prevention starts in the gym. Keeping your wraps and gloves clean/ dry. The gym should be sanitized and sterilized often. Having bags, medicine balls, and other equipment left unclean are huge breading grounds for such infections. Usually a cleaning solution with bleach and water is adequate. If during training you do happen to get a cut please take the time to clean, sterilize and bandage the wound. This will minimize possible infection. If you do notice a discoloration, puss, or pain please get checked out. This is your career after all and knowing is half the battle. ....
....
Your doctor will more then likely take a piece of the infected area to be tested as well as blood samples. The usual course of treatment is antibiotics. Do yourself a favor and use all that the doctor has prescribed. Stopping to early and trying to save some of the meds for the futures could end up doing more harm then good. Early termination of medication will only cause the weaker bacteria to be killed off leading the stronger bacteria to grow. The usual time is about 4-8 weeks. It may even be necessary to have the infected area x-rayed, or you may need to get an MRI or Bone scan to see the extent of the damage. Lastly, don't rush to get back in the gym. Some times the combination of bacteria and anti-biotic may cause a generalized stiffness which needs to be slowly worked on. ....
....
Lastly, while on the antibiotics it is important to know that other medications such as steroids, alcohol use and a weekend immune system due to a prior illness can affect the time needed to recover. I hope this helps clear some of the questions people have had about Staph and how it can affect a boxer. Always keep your eyes open. And have a doctor you know and trust. There is no reason to be macho or make light of a situation that can hinder your future performance in the ring or the future of your life as an every day person.
Dr. Baio was featured Sunday on two internet boxing shows. First up for Dr. B was On the Grind Boxing, then it was on to Boxing Truth.Both shows are a click away:
On the Grind Boxing http://www.blogtalkradio.com/OnTheGrind/2009/10/26/The-Worlds-Numbe...
Boxing Truth http://theboxingtruth.com/podcasts/10252009_BoxingTruthRadio.mp3
Latest Boxing News www.diamondboxing.com
Dr. Pietro Baio DC
Performance Edge Chiropractic, P.C.
7315 Ave U
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(917)-309-5464
PBaio_DC@yahoo.com
myspace.com/performanceedgechiro
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