subject: Footballer may need sports supports [print this page] Footballer Nicky Maynard may require sports support after suffering an injury.
The athlete has undergone surgery on his knee, which has been causing him trouble throughout the summer.
Despite receiving sports first aid, he was on the sidelines for many weeks and he could be out of action for more time yet.
He had consulted a sports injury specialist over his problems, which had prevented him from joining his team mates on the field at Bristol City.
Prior to his operation, manager of the club Steve Coppell remarked: "The specialist has found a problem and recommended surgery, but we will not know the full extent of the problem until he goes into the knee to see what is there.
"We're hoping it's not too serious and that it will be a case of four to five weeks before he is able to train."
After getting back into training, Maynard may decide he would benefit from the use of sports supports.
Such items include knee and thigh supports and they are frequently used by athletes across the world.
They can aid with pain relief and protect joints, bones and muscles from further damage.
Frequently, they are used after people require sports first aid due to an accident they are involved in.
Born in 1986, Maynard plays as a forward for Bristol City. The professional, who currently lives in Portishead, Somerset, began his career at Crewe Alexandra.
He trained in the club's academy, which is famed for producing the likes of Dean Ashton, David Platt and Rob Hulse.
While there, he once scored 27 goals in a single season at the under-18s level and, as a reward, he was offered a professional contract in 2005.
The footballer will be hoping he can put his injury concerns behind him and resume his career success.
