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03-24-2008, 06:36 AM
With clear head, Broncos' Hamilton is back at work
Guard claims his post-concussion problems are over
By Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Ben Hamilton is returning to the Broncos after being cleared by a team of specialists. It's time for the Broncos to get back to work, with the opening of the strength and conditioning program today.
But a huge weight has been lifted for at least one player.
Guard Ben Hamilton, who missed last season because of post-concussion symptoms, has been given full clearance to participate.
Hamilton vigorously has been working out at Dove Valley with the blessing of University of Pittsburgh specialists, whom he has visited on a couple of occasions in recent months with his wife, Jeanne.
"I've passed every test they've given me," Hamilton said Sunday. "And just to talk to the specialists and be cleared by them, I know I'm good to go."
Hamilton has had no post-concussion symptoms in more than five months.
At his worst, dating to August and September, Hamilton experienced severe mood swings and general haziness. His cognitive function essentially was fine, but the emotional component was what became problematic.
Hamilton knows there are skeptics who believe he's one blow to the helmet from another potential problem.
Such thoughts aren't part of his current mind-set, though.
"I know that's the perception around me, but I know that's not the case talking to the doctors," Hamilton said. "I don't have any hesitation or reservations playing this year. And I know that I'll gain people's trust as I go through practices and games. I can't wait to prove myself."
Hamilton started 84 straight games, mostly at left guard, dating to 2002 before he was placed on injured reserve Sept. 29.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/mar/23/broncos-hamilton-cleared-workout-program/
Well this is good news.
Guard claims his post-concussion problems are over
By Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Ben Hamilton is returning to the Broncos after being cleared by a team of specialists. It's time for the Broncos to get back to work, with the opening of the strength and conditioning program today.
But a huge weight has been lifted for at least one player.
Guard Ben Hamilton, who missed last season because of post-concussion symptoms, has been given full clearance to participate.
Hamilton vigorously has been working out at Dove Valley with the blessing of University of Pittsburgh specialists, whom he has visited on a couple of occasions in recent months with his wife, Jeanne.
"I've passed every test they've given me," Hamilton said Sunday. "And just to talk to the specialists and be cleared by them, I know I'm good to go."
Hamilton has had no post-concussion symptoms in more than five months.
At his worst, dating to August and September, Hamilton experienced severe mood swings and general haziness. His cognitive function essentially was fine, but the emotional component was what became problematic.
Hamilton knows there are skeptics who believe he's one blow to the helmet from another potential problem.
Such thoughts aren't part of his current mind-set, though.
"I know that's the perception around me, but I know that's not the case talking to the doctors," Hamilton said. "I don't have any hesitation or reservations playing this year. And I know that I'll gain people's trust as I go through practices and games. I can't wait to prove myself."
Hamilton started 84 straight games, mostly at left guard, dating to 2002 before he was placed on injured reserve Sept. 29.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/mar/23/broncos-hamilton-cleared-workout-program/
Well this is good news.