With Trainer's Help, Shaquille O'Neal Becomes Force for Phoenix Suns http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/21/sports/basketball/21suns.html
New Methods Keep Suns Healthy
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0929suns-train0930.html?&wired
Nelson Named NBATA Athletic Trainer of the Year
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/release_090918.html
I posted these as quotes and learned that I need to post links to articles rather than quote blocks. I hope this is correct.
I started researching medical fitness/training methods in the NBA and came upon these articles and a news release
The Blazers have had many injuries this season and the latest of Roy's seems to be especially frustrating. Sometimes injuries cannot be prevented others can. I found these articles interesting. Perhaps the Blazers would benefit from looking into these methods....hiring trainers who practice them!!