The Packers cornerback is keeping a video journal of his rehab progress for the readers of the NFP. National Football Post
In November, Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris suffered a devastating injury to his left knee that ended his season. A few days later, he vowed to come back within six months.
Now, the process has begun.
Harris is working out daily at the Atlantic Rehabilitation Center in Miami and will record videos for readers of the National Football Post to follow his rehab and road to recovery.
“I pretty much tore up the lateral side of my knee,” Harris says. “I’m here right now documenting this thing so you out there can know what we have to go through to get back on the field.”
It won’t be easy. Harris, who underwent surgery on his knee six weeks ago, must endure a series of tortuous stretches and training exercises by a team of rehab specialists who hope to prepare him for his 13th NFL season. He has promised not only to play next season but says he intends to play three or four more years.
Watch the video to see highlights of Harris’ workout. You’ll find out what the word “towel” means in his rehab.
And join Al over the next several weeks on his journey back to the field as he challenges extreme odds toward making a full recovery.
I just watched this after finishing my own physical therapy exercises for the day. Thanks for being an inspiration and a role model.
I didnt have issues either time.
Al Harris = Chuck Norris + the Predator
Best of luck Al. You've always been a great player and a class act. The NFL needs people like you to counterbalance the thugs.
Thanks Al and ARC staff - the positive attitude and work ethic of all are appreciated - just had my own shoulder surgery and getting ready for rehab takes a positive outlook - THANK YOU for putting this video together - Hey - great sound track too...
Go Pack! Go Al !!
Tore my ACL twice 15 months apart. Its a long haul ahead as Al has already found out. The rehab sux, but once you get full extension, man it is an incredible feeling indeed. and physical therapists are the all the same. They twist you and turn you and cram your leg back. But in the end it is so worth it.
The first day with mine, he said it was ok to scream, that they liked to hear people scream. Never gave him the satisfaction, except a few whimpers and ssetbacks suckome unseen tears as well.
Best of luck to ya, and hang in there tough with the rehab and just do not do anything too fast,
Keep fightin' Al. The Pack needs you...
You the man Al, Love that predator and chuck norris comparision
Al, sending all the best from Pa. Keep up the good work, and hope to see on thefield ithis year keep the faith.
Later, Al
D Day comes before V Day. ... but it makes V day all the sweeter!
Godspeed.
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Feb 18, 2010
01:26 PM
Video issues 'gain.