Lucas: McDonald Begins Long Road Back

Posted Aug 29, 2011
Leslie McDonald's rehab has been productive. Just three weeks and five days after surgery--yes, he's counting--he's already walking without a brace. He measures progress in the assignments being given to him by trainer Chris Hirth and strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian, and considers it a victory that he's already being allowed to do some limited upper body and leg work in addition to riding the stationary bike. (Tar Heel Blue)

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