In December I broke the head of my humerus--nice chip off that has been screwed back on and cracked the tiba plateau. Have just started walking with a hemi walker and PT doing passive lifting of my elbow--ouch times 100 (and my PT says I'm not a woose). I am allowed to let my arm dangle from my shoulder and shrug my shoulders. All I can think about is getting back in the pool and moving my arm around. So scared that I won't have a full recovery. Anyone ever experienced these injuries? I'm 60 and know healing and recovery take longer. Next Dr. appointment on 29, should I ask if I can get back in pool?
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I've torn the ligaments in both of my shoulders right after receiving a scholarship to swim-- so I feel your pain when you think that you'll never swim again.. But just talk to your doctor and even a sports medicine trainer. They'll both tell you when you can start getting back into the pool and how hard to push it. I personally had 11 months of surgeries and rehab but I'm swimming at a level that I'm both very comfortable with and that helps me to keep an active lifestyle. But keep at it! fortunately swimming is a very low-resistance workout so after a while you'll find that swimming is good for your injuries as opposed to injuries sustained from running, biking, etc.. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I wish you well on your road to recovery!
I've torn the ligaments in both of my shoulders right after receiving a scholarship to swim-- so I feel your pain when you think that you'll never swim again.. But just talk to your doctor and even a sports medicine trainer. They'll both tell you when you can start getting back into the pool and how hard to push it. I personally had 11 months of surgeries and rehab but I'm swimming at a level that I'm both very comfortable with and that helps me to keep an active lifestyle. But keep at it! fortunately swimming is a very low-resistance workout so after a while you'll find that swimming is good for your injuries as opposed to injuries sustained from running, biking, etc.. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I wish you well on your road to recovery!
