Running Injury

[turtle7584]

Hello,

I have a question regarding what needs to be reported to DODMERB. I have a running injury and my school’s athletic nurse said I most likely have Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome. I have been doing treatment with him, but to no avail, it still hurts to run. I am contemplating seeing a physical therapist for further consultation/treatment but I was wondering if this injury Is something I should report to DODMERB if I decide to see a PT.

Thank you!

 

[A1Janitor]

Yes, report it.

Here is a thread about it where a waiver was granted:

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[Dr. Strange Love]

@turtle7584

First, go see your Primary Care physician .... and any specialist they refer you to.

Get a doctor’s diagnosis .... not the school nurse.

Report to DoDMERB whatever the doctors have diagnosed ... Not the school nurse’s diagnosis.
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[Wishful]

@turtle7584
First, go see your Primary Care physician .... and any specialist they refer you to.
Get a doctor’s diagnosis .... not the school nurse.
Report to DoDMERB whatever the doctors have diagnosed ... Not the school nurse’s diagnosis..

I was just going to say this but the good Doctor beat me to it!