DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2012, Hayward Wisconsin.
I took a spill during the Birkiebiner cross-country ski race and tore a tendon in my thumb. I've since learned that this is a somewhat common injury called "skier's thumb". I had surgery to re-attach the tendon to the bone (using a screw), and then I had my hand placed in a cast for four weeks.
Just got the cast off today (finally!). I thought about trying to swim this evening, but came to the conclusion that I'm clearly not strong enough to put even minimal pressure on my thumb yet.
If anybody has experience recovering from a similar injury, I'd really like to hear about your experience. Specifically, at what point does swimming feel good and not painful?
I'm looking forward to getting back in the game.
Thanks,
Kevin LeRoy
Do you think swimming with paddles would help?
I hurt my thumb skiing a few years ago. Not to the extent you did, but I do remember it took a really long time to heal. Don't push it or it will take even longer is my best advice.
Do you think swimming with paddles would help?
I hurt my thumb skiing a few years ago. Not to the extent you did, but I do remember it took a really long time to heal. Don't push it or it will take even longer is my best advice.
