Sports Injury Survivor Stafon Johnson Set to Appear in Senior Bowl
USC running back Stafon Johnson suffered a crushed larynx earlier this season after he dropped a barbell with 275 pounds of weights during a freak training accident.
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January 28, 2010
USC running back Stafon Johnson suffered a crushed larynx earlier this season after he dropped a barbell with 275 pounds of weights during a freak training accident. It left him unable to speak, swallow and eat solid foods, but Johnson appears to be returning to health and has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.
Coach Pete Carroll welcomed the opportunity, and said the 21-year-old is "excited to play with some of the greatest players in the country."
He added that the athlete, who underwent a seven-hour-long reconstructive surgery, is "grateful to the Senior Bowl for giving him this chance, [and everybody] is ecstatic about him showing his playing ability."
According to Medscape.com, a total of 189,942 Americans were injured in weightlifting accidents in 1999.
Sports medicine experts from Hughson Health Alert say that athletes should choose a type of lift that does not put excessive stress on the body in order to protect themselves from injuries. In addition, proper position and technique are crucial.
It is also a good idea to always train with a spotter.
The National Center for Sports Safety can provide further information and valuable assistance to survivors of sports injuries that may help them lead thriving lives.
USC running back Stafon Johnson suffered a crushed larynx earlier this season after he dropped a barbell with 275 pounds of weights during a freak training accident. It left him unable to speak, swallow and eat solid foods, but Johnson appears to be returning to health and has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.
Coach Pete Carroll welcomed the opportunity, and said the 21-year-old is "excited to play with some of the greatest players in the country."
He added that the athlete, who underwent a seven-hour-long reconstructive surgery, is "grateful to the Senior Bowl for giving him this chance, [and everybody] is ecstatic about him showing his playing ability."
According to Medscape.com, a total of 189,942 Americans were injured in weightlifting accidents in 1999.
Sports medicine experts from Hughson Health Alert say that athletes should choose a type of lift that does not put excessive stress on the body in order to protect themselves from injuries. In addition, proper position and technique are crucial.
It is also a good idea to always train with a spotter.
The National Center for Sports Safety can provide further information and valuable assistance to survivors of sports injuries that may help them lead thriving lives.
