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?
Can't you get in and kick? I really think just being in the water again would do wonders for your mood. If you have to, just go in the deep end and do vertical kicking with your arm by your side. SDKs are now widely considered the second fastest stroke (after freestyle, and I think even this is in jeopardy.) You don't even need your arms to do SDKs. A great skill to learn, and a shoulder injury presents a great time to learn it!
Can't you get in and kick? I really think just being in the water again would do wonders for your mood. If you have to, just go in the deep end and do vertical kicking with your arm by your side. SDKs are now widely considered the second fastest stroke (after freestyle, and I think even this is in jeopardy.) You don't even need your arms to do SDKs. A great skill to learn, and a shoulder injury presents a great time to learn it!
