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
I have had friends with this injury. That is why I have poles WITHOUT straps, just the hand grip with a wrap around portion that keeps the pole on you & pops off when needed.
I have had friends with this injury. That is why I have poles WITHOUT straps, just the hand grip with a wrap around portion that keeps the pole on you & pops off when needed.
