Strength-wise, I'm exercising my right arm as well to keep the balance, and I've never been a better swimmer than now (thanks to great colleague who's also a swimming coach; I was at quite a low level even before the accident). The combination of breast stroke and crawl is quite beneficial.
The intense cross training has one incredible benefit of which I knew before, but never experiences since I did mostly jogging and biking: It's possible to exercise every day,weight exercises at home along with swimming 2-3 times a week, jogging 2 times a week, and some biking. I have no knee problems whatsoever from running, something I used to have.
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Had surgery Tue. Sept. 8, (1 plate and 6 screws)6.5 months after fall. Post-op set for Sept. 17. Pain pills making me sick. Going with Tylenol tonight.
I'm sorry the stimulator didn't work out. Surgery should be it. I hope your pain disappears. Please keep us updated.
I had a broken mid shaft humerus bone due to a motorcycle accident last September 11, 2009 my doctor did nod not recommend surgery. he have me use a fiber glass brace instead. your blog is very useful to me. thanks
Post-op: Dr. pleased with healing. Hehad to cut through bicept to put in plate and screws. No numbness in hand. Swelling is gone in hand and fore arm.
First PT eval. Arm is 15 degrees off streight. Full PT starts tomorrow.
7.5 months since fall! We have bone growth!! Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel. Still using bone stimulator. PT is still limited to arme weight only. I am able to get my arm full streight. Still have problems holding a full pot of coffee. Last week I had my first full night of sleep in bed! It felt great!
I'm at 30 weeks with my spiral distal humerus fracture on my right arm. I've got full ROM and due to get an xray next week. Strength is returning as am able to wall climb.
But still have clicking in the ac joint which is not resolving. Unable to do overhead activities such as dragon boat paddling and swimming front crawl. Suspect it is weak lower traps but not sure. Could be tendonitis.
Nice sharing your experiences here. We as readers come to know more about the surgery and recovery from your key writings.
Nice and keep posting.
Hi two weeks post accident I am very depressed is this normal? Feeling very bleak
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