maynard
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
Then you can pretend its someone exotic doing it . Not jus some old dude . Which isn't sexy .Can't you just use the other hand?
Get well soon bru.
Then you can pretend its someone exotic doing it . Not jus some old dude . Which isn't sexy .Can't you just use the other hand?
Get well soon bru.
Hey guys,
so i talked with my PT yesterday in person about the shoulder pads/ braces and she said they will not help prevent torn tendons, over extensions or more rotator cuff injuries. I was told those pads are meant for people who have dislocation problems and in fact she is working with a hockey player who's shoulder falls out and has to wear one but it does not prevent muscle/ tendon trauma. Yes it will help stop bruising but the only way to keep our tendons and muscles in place is to keep them strong avoid shock loads. Glad i didn't buy one before hearing that.
Sadly - Just 10 minutes into my 2nd Decoy ride I took a bad spill at speed (either a pedal strike or bar end nicked a tree) and I went down hard on my R shoulder. Honestly, I can't even remember how it happened it was really quick. I shook it off and got to a safer portion of the trail....not the first time I've gone too-hard, too-fast thinking I'm an invincible bad-ass on my NEW bike. Couldn't really raise my arm much, but I could lean on it and felt comfortable on the bars. I've JUST started riding...no way I wanted to quit. The bike seemed ok other than a mild 3-4 shift issue and needing a little tightening up the headset. So what did I do? You guessed it... I kept riding another 10 miles (dumb and risky I realize now). Had a great ride and shoulder pain wasn't horrible.
But, trying to lift this 50 lb bike up onto my hitch-rack....ooouch. Got it on mostly left-handed, but even getting my arm up on the steering wheel was a challenge. It just got worse from there as I discovered the next few days I'd torn 2 of the 4 rotator cuff ligaments off the humeral head. Likely injured the 3rd RC ligament and upper bicep tendon.
Just bought an indoor trainer to hook up to my street bike so I don't become 300 lbs by the time I'm allowed to ride again. Surgery in a week or so, then a loooooong recovery to follow.
My favorite Covid-pastime is now off limits for a few months. It's so sad looking at the Decoy in the corner, all juiced up/green-light and ready to ride. What a shame!
Anyone have a similar RC injury/surgery in the past? How long did you take until you allowed yourself on a bike? I'm thinking stationary, then street bike, then graduate back to MTB.
Sadly - Just 10 minutes into my 2nd Decoy ride I took a bad spill at speed (either a pedal strike or bar end nicked a tree) and I went down hard on my R shoulder. Honestly, I can't even remember how it happened it was really quick. I shook it off and got to a safer portion of the trail....not the first time I've gone too-hard, too-fast thinking I'm an invincible bad-ass on my NEW bike. Couldn't really raise my arm much, but I could lean on it and felt comfortable on the bars. I've JUST started riding...no way I wanted to quit. The bike seemed ok other than a mild 3-4 shift issue and needing a little tightening up the headset. So what did I do? You guessed it... I kept riding another 10 miles (dumb and risky I realize now). Had a great ride and shoulder pain wasn't horrible.
But, trying to lift this 50 lb bike up onto my hitch-rack....ooouch. Got it on mostly left-handed, but even getting my arm up on the steering wheel was a challenge. It just got worse from there as I discovered the next few days I'd torn 2 of the 4 rotator cuff ligaments off the humeral head. Likely injured the 3rd RC ligament and upper bicep tendon.
Just bought an indoor trainer to hook up to my street bike so I don't become 300 lbs by the time I'm allowed to ride again. Surgery in a week or so, then a loooooong recovery to follow.
My favorite Covid-pastime is now off limits for a few months. It's so sad looking at the Decoy in the corner, all juiced up/green-light and ready to ride. What a shame!
Anyone have a similar RC injury/surgery in the past? How long did you take until you allowed yourself on a bike? I'm thinking stationary, then street bike, then graduate back to MTB.
Sadly - Just 10 minutes into my 2nd Decoy ride I took a bad spill at speed (either a pedal strike or bar end nicked a tree) and I went down hard on my R shoulder. Honestly, I can't even remember how it happened it was really quick. I shook it off and got to a safer portion of the trail....not the first time I've gone too-hard, too-fast thinking I'm an invincible bad-ass on my NEW bike. Couldn't really raise my arm much, but I could lean on it and felt comfortable on the bars. I've JUST started riding...no way I wanted to quit. The bike seemed ok other than a mild 3-4 shift issue and needing a little tightening up the headset. So what did I do? You guessed it... I kept riding another 10 miles (dumb and risky I realize now). Had a great ride and shoulder pain wasn't horrible.
But, trying to lift this 50 lb bike up onto my hitch-rack....ooouch. Got it on mostly left-handed, but even getting my arm up on the steering wheel was a challenge. It just got worse from there as I discovered the next few days I'd torn 2 of the 4 rotator cuff ligaments off the humeral head. Likely injured the 3rd RC ligament and upper bicep tendon.
Just bought an indoor trainer to hook up to my street bike so I don't become 300 lbs by the time I'm allowed to ride again. Surgery in a week or so, then a loooooong recovery to follow.
My favorite Covid-pastime is now off limits for a few months. It's so sad looking at the Decoy in the corner, all juiced up/green-light and ready to ride. What a shame!
Anyone have a similar RC injury/surgery in the past? How long did you take until you allowed yourself on a bike? I'm thinking stationary, then street bike, then graduate back to MTB.
Sadly - Just 10 minutes into my 2nd Decoy ride I took a bad spill at speed (either a pedal strike or bar end nicked a tree) and I went down hard on my R shoulder. Honestly, I can't even remember how it happened it was really quick. I shook it off and got to a safer portion of the trail....not the first time I've gone too-hard, too-fast thinking I'm an invincible bad-ass on my NEW bike. Couldn't really raise my arm much, but I could lean on it and felt comfortable on the bars. I've JUST started riding...no way I wanted to quit. The bike seemed ok other than a mild 3-4 shift issue and needing a little tightening up the headset. So what did I do? You guessed it... I kept riding another 10 miles (dumb and risky I realize now). Had a great ride and shoulder pain wasn't horrible.
But, trying to lift this 50 lb bike up onto my hitch-rack....ooouch. Got it on mostly left-handed, but even getting my arm up on the steering wheel was a challenge. It just got worse from there as I discovered the next few days I'd torn 2 of the 4 rotator cuff ligaments off the humeral head. Likely injured the 3rd RC ligament and upper bicep tendon.
Just bought an indoor trainer to hook up to my street bike so I don't become 300 lbs by the time I'm allowed to ride again. Surgery in a week or so, then a loooooong recovery to follow.
My favorite Covid-pastime is now off limits for a few months. It's so sad looking at the Decoy in the corner, all juiced up/green-light and ready to ride. What a shame!
Anyone have a similar RC injury/surgery in the past? How long did you take until you allowed yourself on a bike? I'm thinking stationary, then street bike, then graduate back to MTB.
High Rock Ruti
Recover as fast as you ride....really fast
Recognized with-you, when crashing at speed it's really hard to identify the how and why, "there I am just minding my own business" and wham I'm on the ground. I've superman-ed over the bars flat on my chest breaking 4 ribs during three crashes. Flexeril Cyclobenzaprine stops the muscle spasm, better living through chemicals.
JEFFSY29 - Dont sell your bike man. Now you have the time to do all the bling and tuning you would ever want. Also, there is no guarantee that when you are ready to get back on the bike there will be one waiting for you to buy.
Man......I feel your pain!?
On the 03rd July I suffered a loss of talent & met a tree shoulder first at 29kph....I didn’t know what I’d done, but knew it was time for a trip to A&E. Managed to cycle back to the car, load up &drive myself to hospital.
Suffered a ‘Complete Grade V AC joint injury with superior dislocation of the distale clavicle and tear of the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments’
No question of any other road but surgery. Went under the knife on the 16th July. Happy to say that as op +4 draws to a close, things seem pretty good. There’s obviously discomfort & a wee bit of pain, but that’s what the happy pills are for! Biggest inconvenience is sleeping in a chair, lying simply isn’t a runner yet.
I’ve my check up on the 30th & anticipate being back in work in 4-6 weeks. Hoping to be running greens & blues in October ??
Arm is in a sling & will be for a while yet, but 3 times a day I’ve mobility exercises to do & those are going well.
Surgeon anticipates a full recovery too 100% strength & mobility within 6 months at the outside.
A broken collar bone would’ve been much easier! ?
Going to have a reasonable scar
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@SidLawrence - Yowza! So sorry to hear. Yeah these high-speed falls are something....and the speed is just so addictive. Hard not to push limits.
Back on the trails by October? I LOVE hearing that...but I won't assume that's my timeline. There's a 15-mile fun-ride I usually do with my kids in October but I'm reluctant to register as it seems like post-surgery RTC timelines are more like 6 months for weight bearing.
Here's to a speedy and full recovery for both of us!
Wow I thought my accident was painful hope your road to recovery is swift ?
Btw I've invested in a D3O jacket from Xion these guys started out providing protection for stunt people.
IMO They do some cracking gear and I now use my Xion D3O half jacket for riding and snowboarding ?
Definately worth a peek at their website XION Protective Gear
Wow I thought my accident was painful hope your road to recovery is swift ?
Btw I've invested in a D3O jacket from Xion these guys started out providing protection for stunt people.
IMO They do some cracking gear and I now use my Xion D3O half jacket for riding and snowboarding ?
Definately worth a peek at their website XION Protective Gear
High Rock RutiMan......I feel your pain!?
On the 03rd July I suffered a loss of talent & met a tree shoulder first at 29kph....I didn’t know what I’d done, but knew it was time for a trip to A&E. Managed to cycle back to the car, load up &drive myself to hospital.
Suffered a ‘Complete Grade V AC joint injury with superior dislocation of the distale clavicle and tear of the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments’
No question of any other road but surgery. Went under the knife on the 16th July. Happy to say that as op +4 draws to a close, things seem pretty good. There’s obviously discomfort & a wee bit of pain, but that’s what the happy pills are for! Biggest inconvenience is sleeping in a chair, lying simply isn’t a runner yet.
I’ve my check up on the 30th & anticipate being back in work in 4-6 weeks. Hoping to be running greens & blues in October ??
Arm is in a sling & will be for a while yet, but 3 times a day I’ve mobility exercises to do & those are going well.
Surgeon anticipates a full recovery too 100% strength & mobility within 6 months at the outside.
A broken collar bone would’ve been much easier! ?
Going to have a reasonable scar
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@BTTB - those XION shirts are interesting....and I've definitely been considering adding a layer of shoulder protection. My fall prior to this last one was my left shoulder, so it seems those are the high-likelihood areas I need to protect since I don't do a ton of rock-gardens.
Are the D30 pads removable? I don't anticipate needing the chest/pec or back coverage as much since I ride w/ hydration pack and if/when I've had rib hits, it's been mostly lower or to the side, not right in the meat of my pecs....but I'd love that shoulder and side-rib coverage.
@leftside - Thanks for the tip. Looking at their size-chart I think it's going to be a bit too small for my build - but if that's D30-like protection that is a good value.These are cheap on Amazon . ca, but would be too warm for summer months if pedaling up - even with the ebike.
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BenKen Ultra Light Protective Gear Skiing Body Armor Spine Back Protector Outdoor Sports Anti-Collision Clothing for Snowboard Skating Skiing Riding Motorcycle Motocross
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I think these types of devices are great for impact, but suspect they provide little protection against cuff/labrum pathology or dislocation. Devices that have a strap connecting upper arm to torso would provide protection against such, but those devices greatly restrict range of motion (by design) and so aren't tolerated well or practical.@leftside - Thanks for the tip. Looking at their size-chart I think it's going to be a bit too small for my build - but if that's D30-like protection that is a good value.
Currently looking at the Leatt 3DF Airfit Lite Shoulder Tee-2XL. Appears lightweight - and covers mostly just shoulders which is my area of concern (my two main 'downs' in the past 3+ years heavily involved shoulders - just minor scrapes elsewhere). Not that the past predicts the future....but seems that I end up landing on them. Of course I don't even need to buy any of this stuff for months since I'll be home-bound most of the time except for PT!
I think these types of devices are great for impact, but suspect they provide little protection against cuff/labrum pathology or dislocation. Devices that have a strap connecting upper arm to torso would provide protection against such, but those devices greatly restrict range of motion (by design) and so aren't tolerated well or practical.
@YokoOno - I'll take the additional protection since it's such a light package. Even 20% less impact might help, or distribution across the area.
RE: Braces....Do you mean like this one from Leatt? I was thinking of getting that too, more for stabilization.....and a 'reminder' for myself when htting the trails again of what happened underneath.
Shoulder Brace
<p align="center"><strong>Anatomically Correct Shoulder Brace to Protect and Prevent Shoulder Dislocation <em><br /></em></strong></p> <p>The shoulder brace was designed in partnership with orthopaedic surgeons to prevent shoulder dislocation. CE tested and certified, the brace pulls the...www.leatt.com
That looks great. A little more beefier than my g-form (which has been great btw) and certainly lighter than the heavier one from Amazon I showed. I'd say the past does predict the future when it comes to crashes (at least for me). Shoulders and lower back for me. Something like what you showed (or g-form shirt for me) + Ergon BP1 is my current summer time protection (+ G-form elbow and knees). I add D30 into the BP1 side pockets to give some side protection. I also use one of those detachable chin full-face helmets from Bell. Best helmet ever.@leftside - Thanks for the tip. Looking at their size-chart I think it's going to be a bit too small for my build - but if that's D30-like protection that is a good value.
Currently looking at the Leatt 3DF Airfit Lite Shoulder Tee-2XL. Appears lightweight - and covers mostly just shoulders which is my area of concern (my two main 'downs' in the past 3+ years heavily involved shoulders - just minor scrapes elsewhere). Not that the past predicts the future....but seems that I end up landing on them. Of course I don't even need to buy any of this stuff for months since I'll be home-bound most of the time except for PT!
I also use one of those detachable chin full-face helmets from Bell. Best helmet ever.
Flite+ looks good...High Rock Ruti
I used the POC DH mesh jacket for 3 years, very hot, very durable, and the rips in the mesh a testament to prevention. The heat in the summer became too much and I bought the forcefield road racing, looks ridiculous, works amazingly well, expensive right up until fall on it. Last OTB landed on both elbows and one knee hard enough to remove the skin on all three impact points. Almost no pain and other than the skin no injury at all. Looks over the top but, rode the rest of the ride no problem. The shoulders and elbows are connected by elastic straps allowing for great ventilation. View attachment 36420
The only thing missing is 8 million cotton wool balls stuck all over you!High Rock Ruti
I used the POC DH mesh jacket for 3 years, very hot, very durable, and the rips in the mesh a testament to prevention. The heat in the summer became too much and I bought the forcefield road racing, looks ridiculous, works amazingly well, expensive right up until fall on it. Last OTB landed on both elbows and one knee hard enough to remove the skin on all three impact points. Almost no pain and other than the skin no injury at all. Looks over the top but, rode the rest of the ride no problem. The shoulders and elbows are connected by elastic straps allowing for great ventilation. View attachment 36420
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