Penguins’ Crosby re-visits concussion specialist
Posted January 16, 2012 2:36 pm.
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Pittsburgh Penguins centre and captain Sidney Crosby is once again seeing a concussion specialist, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Crosby has left the team to visit Dr. Ted Carrick, who is the same specialist Crosby visited last summer to undergo several innovative treatments that helped in the NHL star’s recovery.
The Pens captain is still experiencing concerning symptoms, including trouble with motion and balance, he had hoped would clear up without a visit to Carrick.
Crosby skated on Friday and Saturday while the Penguins were on a road trip in Florida, and he attended Sunday’s game in Tampa Bay.
The weekend practices were the first on-ice workouts for Crosby since he left the Penguins lineup following a Dec. 5 matchup with the Boston Bruins.
“Sidney has made a lot of progress but he is still having some symptoms, so this is the next step in his recovery,” said Penguins general manager Ray Shero on the team’s official website. “Obviously he won’t be back in the lineup until he is symptom-free.”
Crosby made an eight-game return this season after missing almost 11 months due to a concussion diagnosed on Jan. 6, 2011.
During his brief stint in the NHL this season, Crosby recorded two goals and 10 assists, including a four-point effort in his season debut.
