What does this injury mean for Pau Gasol?
The strained tendon is the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon. This tendon attaches to the base of the big toe and acts to flex the big toe. In terms of the severity of the injury, it is fairly minor but it can affect how he plays. The main function of the FHL tendon is to allow the big toe to push off. It is important during running and jumping and helps to contribute to the lift a player gets. If the flexor tendon is strained and not at 100%, Gasol will likely not be able to jump and run as well.
Tendon strains typically will take 2 to 3 weeks to heal but the return time can be improved with physical therapy. The good news is that there was not any tear on the MRI. Tendons do not have a great blood supply so tendon tears will typically require 6 to 8 weeks to heal with immobilization. Occasionally tendon tears will not heal with immobilization and will require surgical repair of the tendon. Pau Gasol should return without too much time missed and play at a similar level as he did before he had this injury.
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