Daily WHUFC News - 19th November 2013

Hammers publish important research
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West Ham United are leading the exploration into a rare neck and shoulder
condition
18.11.2013

West Ham United's Sports Medicine and Sports Science department have
published ground-breaking research into a little-known neck and shoulder
condition.
Hammers medical officer Dr Richard Weiler, a leader in the field of sports
and exercise medicine, and head of sports science and sports medicine Andy
Rolls have co-published a paper in the respected British Journal of Sport
and Exercise Medicine examining thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) in sport.

Mark Noble woke in 'agony' one morning in February 2013, with sharp, intense
pain in his right upper arm, restriction in movement in his right shoulder
and muscle weakness and tingling in his right hand. The midfielder was
immediately examined by Dr Weiler and Rolls, with the range of symptoms
leaving the medical staff considering four possible diagnoses: a mechanical
problem with the shoulder, a historical neck and spine injury, neuralgic
amyotrophy (a nerve-based shoulder condition) or TOS. Further investigations
pointed to Noble suffering from the painful but previously little-known
condition, where pain is caused by compression of the thoracic outlet - an
anatomical opening created by the first rib, collarbone and neck muscles
through which pass nerve fibres and blood vessels travelling from the heart
to the right arm.

Noble underwent scans to confirm the diagnosis of TOS, while also dismissing
the presence of an extra 'cervical' rib near to the player's neck - a
possible cause of the condition. After taking advice from a leading
specialist nerve injury clinic, it was decided to treat the condition by
'conservative management', asking Noble to rest for a month and using
painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicine. After two weeks, however, the
symptoms had worsened and the decision was taken to perform surgery on
Noble's thoracic outlet. During the operation, surgeon Marco Sinisi found an
enlarged neck muscle, soft tissue scarring and inflammation causing the
player's TOS.

To remedy the situation, one of Noble's neck muscles was loosened, while a
layer of tissue around the nerve fibres and blood vessels was also released
to relieve the pressure. Six weeks after surgery, the No16 returned to
action in the 2-2 Barclays Premier League draw with Manchester United and
has had no further problems. Noble said: "I was in absolute agony and had
never felt pain like it before. With the other symptoms, I was obviously
worried about what was wrong. "The medical staff diagnosed the condition
and, thanks to them and to the surgeon and his team, I underwent an
operation and rehabilitation and am now pain-free and able to play football
again. "If publishing what happened to me can help other players to be
correctly diagnosed and treated too, then I am more than happy to help."

Dr Weiler praised everybody involved in treating Noble, as well as the
player himself, for working together towards a positive outcome. He said:
"Thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare condition in football and Mark was in a
great deal of pain, so it was fantastic to make the diagnosis so quickly.
"The work done by our own medical staff alongside surgeon Marco Sinisi and
his team was outstanding, and it was great to see Mark playing football
again so quickly. "This publication will hopefully benefit other medics and
athletes unfortunate enough to suffer from this condition and we thank Mark
for sharing his story to help others."

Rolls added: "This case illustrated the expertise both within and at the
disposal of the Club's medical department. Jointly, we were happy to publish
our findings for the benefit of others in the future." While TOS remains a
rare condition, it is one that has reportedly been diagnosed in a number of
high-profile athletes, including Chelsea defender Gary Cahill and West
Bromwich Albion winger Scott Sinclair. With little research into the
condition published previously, Noble, Dr Weiler and Rolls hope the case
will help others in a similar situation.

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Hammers support Anti-Bullying Week
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West Ham United are supporting Anti-Bullying Week 2013 and Anna Kennedy
Online's Give Us a Break campaign
18.11.2013

West Ham United are proudly supporting Anti-Bullying Week 2013. Established
by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, Anti-Bullying Week is taking place between 18
and 22 November 2013, with this year's focus on cyber bullying. The theme of
Anti-Bullying Week 2013 is 'The Future Is Ours - Safe, Fun and Connected'.
Anti-Bullying Week 2013 aims to equip children and young people to challenge
bullying behaviour, equip schools, colleges and youth service leaders with
resources to encourage youth-led anti-bullying initiatives and, thirdly to
educate those who work with children to recognise those who may be
particularly vulnerable to bullying through new technologies. Captain Kevin
Nolan said he and his team-mates were fully supporting Anti-Bullying Week.
"We are very proud to be supporting Anna Kennedy Online and Anti-Bullying
Week," said the skipper, who has two young children of his own. "There is
simply no place for bullying in our society today and we as a Club strongly
back important issues such as this to see that bullies are given that
message."

West Ham are also supporting the autism charity Anna Kennedy Online in their
own 'Give Us a Break!' anti-bullying campaign. Launched in April 2013 by
Anna and her autistic son Angelo, the campaign aims to raise awareness of
bullying of children with autism in schools and colleges. "I initiated Give
us a Break and contacted the Anti-Bullying Alliance and asked if they wanted
to work together," explained Anna, who has been working closely with West
Ham United for the past two years. "I looked at our own school and thought
that the lunch-time clubs really work for our children and that this is
something that mainstream schools can tap into. It will add more structure
to students affected by autism at break times. "This is working already in
many schools across the UK and I have received messages from parents who
follow me on social media sites and directly from Headteachers of Schools."

Give Us a Break! is also being supported by pop star Melanie C, Melanie
Masson from X-Factor, TV presenter and anti-child abuse and bullying
campaigner Esther Rantzen, author Kathy Lette and Strictly Come Dancing
stars Bruno Tonioli and Kristina Rihanoff. "With campaigns such as Anna
Kennedy Online, we can look to not only raise awareness of the problems so
that people can get help and support,but also look to do as much as we can
to make sure that we can get rid of bullying in the lives of not only the
vulnerable, but every child," added West Ham captain Nolan. "We all applaud
the work that Anna Kennedy Online has already carried out in the local
community, working with families affected by autism in Barking and Dagenham,
Harlow, Chigwell and Newham - all areas on the doorstep of the club. "We
hope that, by highlighting the work Anna Kennedy Online is doing, more can
be done to raise awareness of the problem and
more can be done to help families who are already facing the challenges of
bringing up an autistic child."

To show your support for Anti-Bullying Week, please visit the Anti-Bullying
Alliance website for a wealth of information and resources.
http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org/antibullyingweek

To find out more about the work done by Anna Kennedy Online, click here.
http://annakennedyonline.com/

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West Ham: Leyton Orient should hold direct discussions with LLDC
Last Updated: November 18, 2013 9:00pm
SSN

West Ham believe Leyton Orient should hold direct discussions with the
London Legacy Development Corporation over the Olympic Stadium. A House of
Lords report was published on Monday which recommended the two clubs work
together, and even suggests that Orient be granted occasional use of the
stadium.
Negotiations ended last March with the LLDC signing off West Ham as anchor
tenants, the Premier League side agreeing a 99-year lease with the stadium
to be transformed into a 60,000-seater venue in time for the 2016-17 season.
While Orient chairman Barry Hearn wants there to be three-way talks between
the two clubs and the LLDC, for West Ham any discussions should be just
between the League One club and the LLDC which owns and manages the stadium.

"Looking forward, our focus is solely on creating a stunning new home for
the club and its supporters in 2016, alongside a long-term legacy for the
community of east London," said a West Ham spokesman. "What goes on with
other interested parties is very much a matter for (Leyton Orient) and the
LLDC and not West Ham United. "We welcome the committee's comments and are
happy the House of Lords have recognised that West Ham United's selection
will ensure the stadium reaches its full legacy potential."

Orient welcomed the report and on their website a statement from Hearn read:
"I agree with the House of Lords recommendation - ourselves, West Ham and
the LLDC should sit down and work this out together once and for all.
"Leyton Orient is a local club which undertakes a huge amount of community
work in one of the poorest areas in London. "It has been said that Orient
did not bid enough to cover its costs of using the stadium, but we were
bidding within our means and against ourselves - we do not know what the
LLDC want from us because they will not tell us. "So we ask them again,
publicly, to say what we have to pay to share the stadium, a national asset
which is on our doorstep. "We are writing to the LLDC seeking a meeting so
that we can have an open and transparent discussion about what part we can
play in the future use of the Olympic Stadium."

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Tomas Rosicky monitored by West Ham
By Liam Power, Reporter
Filed: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 02:41 UK
Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 06:06 UK

West Ham United are reportedly keeping a close eye on Tomas Rosicky's
contract situation at Arsenal this season, with a view to landing the
veteran on a free transfer next summer. Rosicky is out of contract at the
Emirates in June, with the offer of an extension thought to be based on his
long-term fitness and the completion of 25 appearances this season. The
Czech midfielder has already featured 11 times for the Gunners in a strong
start to the campaign that has now attracted the attention of Hammers
scouts, according to the East London Guardian Series. During seven years at
Arsenal the 33-year-old has been consistently hampered by long-term
injuries, including a hamstring tendon problem that kept him sidelined for
the entire 2008-09 campaign. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has kept faith
with the playmaker and is thought to be pleased with his form so far this
season, which included 90 minutes in a 1-0 win at former club Borussia
Dortmund earlier this month.

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