Stew and Beason both practicing today.

[rayzor]

I'm just saying that it's better to hold off on your real excitement until we get something more than an ambiguous tweet from a second-string WSOC sports guy.

i know. i'm just having fun trying to read through the lines.

[Gscottnc5]

Reading up on a sore Achilles is kinda concerning me:

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/leg_injuries/a/leg4.htm

If you recall, the Panthers said the overuse of the tendon is the culprit in JS situation by overcompensating for his toe injury. Sounds spot on. Just please get better JS.

The Achilles tendon is the largest and most vulnerable tendon in the body. It joins the gastrocnemius (calf) and the soleus muscles of the lower leg to heel of the foot. The gastrocnemius muscle crosses the knee, the ankle, and the subtalar joints and can create stress and tension in the Achilles tendon. Tendons are strong, but not very flexible so they can only so far before they get inflammed and tear or rupture.

Achilles Tendonitis Causes

Achilles tendonitis is a chronic injury that occurs primarily from overuse. It tends to come on gradually over time until pain is constant and exercise or activity too painful to continue. The biggest cause of chronic Achilles tendonitis is ignoring early warning signs and pushing through pain. If the Achilles tendon is sore, or aches, you need to pay attention and rest it immediately.

Another major contributor in the development of Achilles tendonitis is tight of weak calf muscles. If this muscle is weak and becomes fatigued, it will tighten and shorten. Overuse also causes muscle fatigue. The bottom line with Achilles tendonitis is that the more fatigued the calf muscles are (regardless if it is from weakness or overuse), the shorter and tighter they will become. This tightness increases the stress on the Achilles tendon, and a tendonitis can develop. Sudden increases in training, hill running or a lot of speedwork can also lead to Achilles tendonitis.

Achilles Tendonitis Treatment

At the first sign of Achilles tendon pain, cut back and reduce your training. Stop speed training and hill running, and begin gentle calf stretching after exercise when the muscle and tendon is still warm and flexible. Post-exercise ice may also help. Be carful to avoid excessive stretching that could aggravate the problem. Strengthening the calf muscle can help reduce the stress on the Achilles tendon. Toe raises, and balancing on your toes, and wall stretching are useful exercises.

It is not necessary to stop activity completely (you may consider cross training) as long as you pay attention to muscle soreness and reduce activity accordingly.

[MadHatter]

I could see him dress for the game and get a few reps. With the way Goodson has been running and Stew not practicing much, I could definitely see the team easing him in in game 1.

[Peppers90 NC]

Once it is healed, at least the achilles isnt usually injured thru contact.

[ElIngeniero]

I love what this says about our RB tandem. Their attitude and comraderie towards one another is amazing. The fact that DWill recognizes that the panthers are better with them both is very mature. I really hope we can hold onto this tandem for years to come.

[Sultan33g]

awesome lets see what happens!

[Chris]

I'm just saying that it's better to hold off on your real excitement until we get something more than an ambiguous tweet from a second-string WSOC sports guy.

Voth's been really up-to-date with Panthers information as of late, and he also says he'll have more information after practice.

He may not be a big Panthers news name, but he's at just about every practice and spot-on with information. I guess because you don't pay attention to the Twitter news world, you would probably not realize that. But, I forgive you for being rude.

[Sam Mills Fan]

Voth's been really up-to-date with Panthers information as of late, and he also says he'll have more information after practice.

He may not be a big Panthers news name, but he's at just about every practice and spot-on with information. I guess because you don't pay attention to the Twitter news world, you would probably not realize that. But, I forgive you for being rude.

I didn't mean to insult you Bill. Now be a good boy and tell us exactly what Stewart is doing at practice today.

[Kurb]

Very good day for the #Panthers. Jonathan Stewart & Jon Beason both back at practice. Stewart looks great, Beason has brace on left knee.

per BillVoth on twitter

[Zcustom]

YAY!!! This is SUPER!

[rayzor]

yep, looks grim.....lol

[Darth Biscuit]

Nice.

[Sam Mills Fan]

Wow, looks like Stewart will be playing after all. I wonder why they went through all the drama with him in the preseason even bringing in Sutton if they knew this all along.

[pstall]

single tear