Source: CCTV.com

04-14-2009 08:47

Early in March, Liu Xiang returned to a training base in his hometown Shanghai. Back then, he still needed others to help him with his physical rehabilitation. Now, he's able to carry out long-stride exercises and his recovery has entered a new period.

Liu Xiang is able to carry out long-stride exercises  and his recovery has entered a new period.

As an old saying goes, everything is difficult at the beginning. For Liu Xiang, the road to recovery is no exception. His coach Sun Haiping has come up with some hand-assisted methods to help repair the muscle around Liu's injury.

Sun Haiping said, "I'm using my hands to compete with his feet. This can ensure the safety of his feet. Actually, my hands can also help control the direction of his movements, which can effectively keep balance of all his strength."