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By: John Paul Guidry DPT CSCS TPI

It is getting that time of year where we are getting back out in our yards, participating in outdoor recreational activities and sports and just being more active in general. Inevitably some of us will experience some acute onset aches and pains as a result of new or increased activity. Today I want to talk a little about managing these aches and pains so they do not turn into something more. I will add the disclaimer that this is not medical advice and if you feel like you have suffered a significant injury or have symptoms of a serious medical event, please go to your nearest ER or contact your doctor immediately. Some of you may have heard of the RICE or PRICE method for managing acute injury. PRICE stands for pretty straight forward, there are a few tips that I would add. Don't ice Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation. A study by over a numb area or open wound. If the skin is numb, you won't notice if Bleakley, Glasgow and MacAuley 2012 in the British you're developing an ice burn and ice on an open wound could risk an Journal of Sports Medicine has suggested these ac- infection. Be wary of ice burns – don't apply ice directly to the skin, wrap ronyms need updating and have recommended us- an ice pack in a clean, damp towel before applying. Avoid prolonged exing the acronym POLICE. POLICE stands for Protect posure to ice, 10-20 minutes is usually adequate and be careful applying Optimal Loading Ice Compression Elevation, and this the ice with too much pressure (e.g. resting your leg on the ice bag). A seems to be a better way to manage acute pain and good plan is to ice for 10-20 minutes a few times a day for the first week injury. after injury if needed and stop if increased swelling or pain are noted Protection can come in many forms such as dewith icing. As for compression, make sure you do not wrap too tight encreased loading, utilizing assistive devices such as suring there is good circulation distal to the wrap. Elevation can also be crutches, cane, walker, boot or cast etc. These are an effective way to help reduce swelling after an acute injury. The goals to be used in the very early stages after injury. As of this method are to initially reduce pain and inflammation and to profor optimal loading, I will refer you to Tom Goom in gress back to activity as soon as tolerable all while respecting the normal his recent article “Acute Injury Management” on healing process. As always if you utilize these techniques and things do www.running-physio.com: not get better or they get worse, do not waste time seeking a consult “Why replace rest with “optimal loading”? While with a qualified medical professional as soon as you need. As always, if rest may be helpful in the very short term, continwe can be of service at Guidry Physical Therapy, please feel free to conued rest may lead to deconditioning of the tissues – tact us at 985.882.8427 or Johnpaul@guidrypt.com. Thank you. joint stiffness, muscle weakness and tightness and reduced proprioception (control and balance). Optimal loading will stimulate the healing process as bone, tendon, ligament and muscle all require some loading to stimulate healing. The right amount of activity can help manage swelling. The key word www.guidrypt.com here is optimal. In some cases optimal loadJohn Paul Guidry DPT, CSCS JohnPaul@guidrypt.com ing may be no loading. Unstable fractures, 61700 Hwy 434 Unit D Phone (985) 882-8427 complete tendon ruptures etc. are unlikely Lacombe, La 70445 Fax (985) 882-8429 to benefit from loading and may require casting, bracing or surgical repair. There is no recipe for this, each situation needs to be WE OFFER ONE HOUR 1 TO 1 TREATME T WITH A DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY managed based on the person and their injury and usually under the guidance of a health professional.” While ice, compression and elevation are www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

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LSU Duke Riley during the Senior Bowl

Upcoming Issues June

Recapping the Draft and NFL Free Agency

July

Tailgating Super Issue

August NFL Preseason Sept

College Preseason

Oct-Dec Season Updates Jan

All-Louisiana Team

Feb

Louisiana Players Entering The Draft

March College Recruiting April

NFL Draft

May

Look At Spring Football

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Dear Readers, I want to personally thank you for getting this magazine. Here at Louisiana Gridiron Football (LGF), our mission is to bring you the inside scoop from all 12 Louisiana College/University teams and 32 NFL teams. In this monthâ€™s issue we were privileged to interview Grambling States National Champion quarterback, DeVante Kincade. We also have the 32 NFL teams draft picks and rookie mini camp progress reports. Next monthâ€™s issue is a do-not-miss! We are doing our first ever, tailgate super issue. Included will be recipes, photos, tailgate planning ideas, and a few surprises. Not to worry there will still be interviews and football news too. Before you know it regular pre-season will begin. I myself eagerly anticipate all the football to come this year. If you are like me, and have difficulty going without football for any extended length of time, check out our website www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com for articles, statistics, and analysis of high schools, college, NFL , and even some semi-professional football. Sincerely,

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DeVante Kincade enters the 2017 season as the state of Louisiana’s top quarterback. Kincade lead the G-men to be the SWAC Champions and HBCU National Champions in 2016. Kincade said in an interview with us, “If you thought last season was great, you haven’t seen anything yet. Last season was just a warm-up season for this year.”

We sat down and spoke to Devante so our readers could get to know him a little more.

In 2013, Kincade spent the season as a redshirt. Then in 2014, he began to show his skill sets by completing 16 of 20 passes for 127 yards with one touchdown. He also rushed 28 times for 95 yards with one touchdown. Then in 2015 he completed 9 of 15 for 79 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for 87 yards on 9 attempts in 2015. While his stats are impressive, what is more impressive is his caliber of character.

my mom. My coaches were great about letting me take time off, and I would go stay in Dallas with her. But even with all of that, it was still a lot of driving to go see her. I told my mom that when she got a little bit better I would move schools so I could be closer to her. She had a light stroke and that’s what made her condition really bad for a while. So I had to make a change to be with her more.

How did you get into playing football?

My dad played running back so I got some of my love of football from him. But, basically I got it from my older brother. We competKincade was rated as a 4-star recruit by ESPN.com and Scout.com ed at everything; I mean even video games. That all being said, when he came out of high school. He was listed as the 12th-best there wasn’t any one specific person that made me want to play dual-threat quarterback in the nation by ESPN.com when he sports, I just really always wanted to play sports. signed with Ole Miss. In 2016, he shook the Ole Miss community The change from Ole Miss? when he declared that he would be transferring after spending three seasons with the team. When I was at Ole Miss I was having to drive about 8 hours to go see

why did you choose Grambling?

In 2016, Devante transferred to Grambling after his mother had a stroke. He wanted to move a little closer so he could visit her more often. His drive from Ole Miss was an eight hour trip compared to only an hour and a half for the trip from Ruston, LA.

The reason I chose Grambling was simply the coaches and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities community. When I first started looking for a college the first time, I was mainly looking for a big school and being on TV. However, once I talked to the coaches His 2016 season was nothing short of impressive. As a starter for ag Grambling and they told me about the program and the history. They told me about Doug Williams and other legendary quarterthe Tigers, he completed 219 of 342 passes for 2999 yards with backs that have come from there. I’m the kind of guy that’s a com31 touchdowns. He also had 104 rushes for 264 yards with 4 touchdowns. The Tigers’ only loss in 2016 was against Arizona by petitor. I felt like it was a good opportunity for me to come here and overcome and meet some of my goals. the score of 31-21. However, the score at halftime was 21-3 Grambling. It wasn’t until halftime that Arizona scored 28 unanswered points to win the game.

When you speak of overcoming, what are some of the things that you have had to overcome?

Since arriving at Grambling State, he has earned the respect of his current team mates. One such team member, Carl Wilmer said, “He is a very good duel threat quarterback . If you take away his run game, he can sit in the pocket and has insanely accurate passing skills , if you take away his throwing he will run and get good quality runs. That's what separates him from many quarterbacks because he can do both.”

Coming out of high school I was the number 12 ranked quarterback in the country. My plan at the time was to be the next big quarterback. I wanted to be an All American. But when I came in they wanted to red shirt me. So, I just took my time and got better. Over time I got better playing as a part of the best offense in the SEC. You know that really brings me so much confidence every game I play, because I know what level of competitor I am. I mean, I was playing