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Exclusive interview of David Macha on Yao Ming & TMAC

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Exclusive interview of David Macha by Sohu Sports in which he disclosed about the rehabilitation status of both Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.

http://sports.sohu.com/20060622/n243866817.shtml

Beijing standard time June 21. After several hours of long haul flight, Yao Ming safely arrived Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelling together with him was David Macha, Houston Rockets' Strength and Conditioning coach. Sohu Sports conducted a personal interview with David Macha at his hotel.

Sohu: Can you tell us the latest status re Yao Ming's wound rehabilitation ?

Macha: He's doing extremely well. There is no swelling or pain of his wound, and the rehabilitation so far is in strict accordance per the doctor's plan. As we need to adjust Yao Ming's training plan according to his rehabiliation conditions, we can now slowly and gradually add intensity to his training, such that he can be restored completely. This cylce probably will have to continue until August 1.

Sohu: What kind of training he's taking recently ?

Macha: Yao Ming may just take some light training. These training includes: shooting and movement with ball (but not at high intensity); we hope we can slowly add intensity and load to his training through these fundamental training, and finally help him to retrun to competitive form and shape.

Sohu: Can you disclose to us what kind of training will Yao Ming concentrate on in the forthcoming week ?

Macha: In the next phase, Yao Ming will continue with his training with the basketball, as well as some appropriate training (with oxygen ?) to enahnce his cardiopulmonary function. Also there will be some training regarding his balance and flexibility.

Sohu: During your stay, you will have to bring Yao Ming back to Beijing to continue his rehabilitation. Can you tell us what is the division of labor between you and Anthony Falsone, Yao Ming's personal trainer ?

Macha: There has been great communications between me and Anthony Falsone. The purpose of this trip of mine to China is to pass over the baton for Anthony Falsone to let him assist Yao Ming to return to his competitive form and shape.

Sohu: That's it for Yao Ming. Let's talk about the other Houston Rcokets star, Tracy McGrady. Can you tell us about Tracy McGrady's recent status, and whether the Rockets had formulated a detail plan for his rehabilitation ?

Macha: I just had a telephone conversation with Tracy. He is in good body condition. He does not feel pain in his back anymore. He is going through the same kind of training that he took before his injury. I believe he will be at his usual best when the new season starts.

Sohu: Due to his recurring back spasm, Tracy McGrady missed half of the season's games. So have you put up corresponding plan to avoid similiar occurence for the future ?

Macha: The main reason for his back injury las year was due to his vertebra had gone under some extrusion impact. This kind of injury is just very similiar to twisting your ankle, and the muscles just suffer convulsion. We will carry out unscheduled physical therapies for Tracy.

Sohu: In the new season, do you think Tracy McGrady can return to his usual competitive levels prior to his injury ?

Macha: Sure. I can confirm that.
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#1 pryuen, Jun 22, 2006

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Nice to hear. Thank you!

#2 Chilly_Pete, Jun 22, 2006
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Good to hear. Thanks for posting.

#3 Rashmon, Jun 22, 2006
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The Tracy McGrady news made me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

#4 Tigerknee, Jun 22, 2006
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Thank you!

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Many Doom and Gloomers you know who you are the "Trade T-Mac now, he is damaged goods" people look foolish.

#6 Rockets Dynasty, Jun 22, 2006
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Rockets Dynasty said:

Many Doom and Gloomers you know who you are the "Trade T-Mac now, he is damaged goods" people look foolish.
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Seriously

I can't wait from him to come back strong next season and make all those 'TRADE TMAC!!!' peeps eat crow.

#7 Tigerknee, Jun 22, 2006

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Music to my ears.

#8 fa7999, Jun 22, 2006
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pryuen does it again! Thanks brah.

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This definetley brings a sigh of relief to me and everyone in the organization I'm sure. However, Tracy has given inconsistent statements about his back throughout the season so I don't take anything anyone says as fact till I see him play for myself. Earlier in the season TMac had stated that his chronic back problem is a condition that would plague him for the rest of his career and his life. He even talked about how he felt pain whenever he got out of bed and what not. The true test of his back holding up is playing at game speed so we'll all have to wait and see.

#10 alexcapone, Jun 22, 2006
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"Macha: Sure. I can confirm that."

Music To My Ears

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shawn786 said:

"Macha: Sure. I can confirm that."

Music To My Ears
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Amen. I can't wait for him to come back strong next year and remind people just how incredibly talented and good he really is; one of the top five talents in the league.

#12 napalm, Jun 22, 2006
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If 100% true, this is the best news I've heard since I heard Vernon Maxwell had been released from jail and would make the second quarter.

#13 Williamson, Jun 22, 2006

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I hope so and I will believe it when I see him give of his best in the playoffs next season.

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macha is an amazing person and i can tell you first hand that all the players and everybody who knows him love the guy. he rehabilitated me through 2 acl reconstructions and he made me actually look forward to rather than dread my grueling physical therapy sessions. good to see him getting some much deserved press. he's truly one of the unsung heroes of the rockets organization.

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great news... now i can't wait for the new season to start (even tho finals just ended and draft hasn't even happened)... now i'm just praying that everything is what they say...

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We will only find this kind of information (English version) on clutchfans.net on the web. Nowhere else.

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Thanks pryuen! Always like to hear positive words regarding Tmac and Yao. Now if you could just make it November....

#18 prv1981, Jun 22, 2006

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No one's doubting the credibility of this article? Strange.

#19 michecon, Jun 22, 2006
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michecon said:

No one's doubting the credibility of this article? Strange.
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Yeah, I always have my doubts about these kinds of articles because of the room for error in translation. Correct me if I'm wrong but there isn't there a translator that has to translate what he's saying in English to Chinese? Then Pruyen has to translate what was already translated to Chinese back to English. The probability for mistranslation to occur is more than possible.

Secondly, why are all these swift and concise answers given to the Chinese about TMac and Yao's health and not to the US media or the Houston media for that matter?? If the Rockets are trying to keep such information on the DL then telling the Chinese media will not help because it will surely travel back and in a very inefficient matter. If Sina or whomever are providing false reports that's just horrible journalism.

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