Disc herniation and long stop for the Swiss Luca Aerni

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Disc herniation and long stop for the Swiss Luca Aerni

Stop forced the young Luke Aerni slalom. The Swiss has stopped during training in Zermatt at the end of July.

The diagnosis of Professor Jürgen Beck Berne showed a herniated disc between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae: In agreement with the chief medical officer of Swiss Ski Walter O. Frey was decided to avoid the operation and to treat disc herniation conservatively. His teammates will go to train in South America for three weeks while he remains home care. "I had a perfect physical preparation and I was in good shape - Luke says sadly -. Now I have to be patient, to preserve my back and draw the consequences of rehabilitation. His best result is discussed was the fifth in the slalom in Kitzbuehel last January 24. Source: http://www.skionline.ch/index.php?section=news&cmd=details&newsid=42762&teaserId=14
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