Swimming after Broken Thumb

Former Member
Former Member
I had a bike accident on Father's day and broke my left thumb. I am now back in the pool and trying to get my swimming fitness. This has been a painful process and it is only now 6 months later that I can swim most strokes OK I can't swim with thumb out from the palm, which is how you should swim. I have cut the top off some old 'Fist-gloves' and I am using this to support my thumb by holding to closer to my palm. Has anyone else had a similar break ? How long did it take you to get your full strength and range of motion back ? When did the pain go away ?