Matthew Penza missing several months
Matt Penza (GSC Blagnac) did not start the 2013 season. It will indeed be made Thursday at the anterior cruciate ligament and the lateral meniscus. The rider of 21 years, Master student teaching PE in Toulouse, directvelo explains: "I fell in November 2011, but I nevertheless made the 2012 season with broken ligaments and slight the tibial plateau fracture.
During the winter preparation 2012, I did a lot of running. I felt no pain. Alas, I too forced and I cracked a meniscus. now the pain is permanent, even on the bike. Following discussions with my sports doctor, it emerged that the operation was the best thing to do. especially since I have a contest with physical tests in a year! Postoperatively, j 'have three months in a rehabilitation therapist, then I can take the bike really slowly and gently up to five months. "
Asked about a possible return to competition at the end of the season, on a table rather return next season. Indeed he wishes to leave the time to re-knee muscles and not take risks. "After what category I do not know ... why not request a waiver to stay in first," he says.
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