Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has officially begun his rehabilitation programme after undergoing successful muscle surgery in the United Kingdom (UK) earlier this week.
The surgery was conducted by renowned sports surgeon Dr Ali Sher Bajwa in Cambridge, who diagnosed partial damage to Arshad’s calf muscle, an injury that had been bothering the Olympic champion for some time.
The decision to skip the recent international meet in Switzerland turned out to be a wise one, allowing early diagnosis and timely treatment.
Arshad Nadeem has now started light walking as part of the initial rehab phase.
Dr Bajwa is closely monitoring the recovery process and is expected to conduct a follow-up check-up next week to determine the timeline for resuming full training.
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For now, Arshad’s rehab will consist of controlled walking and basic exercises. His return to training will be phased and gradual, depending on how his body responds in the coming weeks.
Coach Salman Iqbal Butt and the medical team remain optimistic about a smooth and complete recovery, keeping a close eye on progress.
Arshad Nadeem has been in top form over the past year, having made history at the Paris Olympics with a record-breaking 92.97-metre throw to win Pakistan’s first-ever athletics gold.
He followed it up with another golden performance at the Asian Athletics Championship, throwing 86.40 metres.