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| So, here's the deal, I just recently had a ruptured bicep, pronator, and distal tricep rupture. There were some other things that were affected, but minor compared to these. Complications arose, post surgery, and I'm now sitting wondering if I'll ever be able to fish again, literally. I'm curious to see if there are other guys out here that have had the same surgery done to repair those three muscles, or any one of the three.
I'm currently in intense physical therapy, and have a LOT of time to spend on recovering, and am well aware that it moves slow. I've talked with my MD and my PT about what I want end of the road, and they don't really seem to understand. They don't seem to get how physical it can be. Are there any therapists that fish, and understand the rigors of the situation?
I'm really pretty frustrated right now, and I can't imagine what my frustration level will be a few months down the road when I am sitting with 70% range of motion, and an inability to do anything.
I don't really want to get in to the details of it, as far as listening to their advice, and all that. I intend to do so, but I have to believe there are people out there that have gone through it, and have a more positive outlook than what they are giving me.
If anyone has some advice, or maybe knows someone, it would be great to hear from those people.
Thanks much in advance.
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Location: Illinois | Jeremy: good luck and keep a positive attitude. You could recover nicely but it sounds like it's going to be a lot of patience and work to do. Knowing all the forces at work in your arms when musky fishing, I'd say take some more time off than usual and don't fish. Rushing back into such grueling exercise for your hampered arm probably ain't good. Perch fish until the Fall. Don't let the stress of time and the musky season rush you back into the game too soon. I hope you get healed up soon. Good luck
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| Depending on where you fish, you can always troll and sucker fish. Hope you make a full recovery! | |
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Location: milwaukee | If you are young, in good health and take care of yourself, you may recover better/faster than you doctor's expectations. Keep a positive attitude. Do your research on how to promote and speed healing.
Suggestions:
See if you can arrange your physical therapy with a sports medicine specialist. Let that therapist know what your goals are.
Can you learn to cast with your other (good) arm?
Learn to troll.
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i'm writing this post from my warped memory, so please don't hold me to exact details/spellings please. rusty lilliquist, a minnesota angler behind the original lillytail, was in a massive car wreck (i believe), and broke/tore/shattered a whole lotta body parts. there was a picture of him in some horrific looking "bandage-y brace" thing, but he was holding a muskie he caught. anyone recall this, or can fill in details where i missed?
give it time, work hard, and have faith bro- you'll be out there again... starting with gills and perch is a good start, then work up to bass and 'eyes, then go for the big dogs. good luck!
steve
Edited by esox69 12/7/2008 7:31 PM
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| had this occur on my left(hooksetting arm) last fall. learned to switch to my right arm for holding rod and needed lefty reels of course. awkward initially but now is no big deal. had a pretty normal, fun season once i adjusted. check out mayo clinics rehab program on their website for expectations. may need adjusting somewhat give complications. my point is learn to use that arm for functions that require less force...somewhat second nature with practice. good luck! | |
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Location: Lake Forest, Illinois | Not sure if this will help or not, but...you could easily learn to cats with very little involvement of your arms. Keep your hands close together about chest high, and simply use your wrists to cast. Many to most anglers use big muscle groups to cast...but you you really don't need to. The key to making long casts with this technique is to let the rod 'load' with the weight of the lure, and to time the snap of your wrist to throw the bait. In essence you are letting the rod throw the bait. You will be surprised how far you will be able to cast. As for setting your hook...don't. Keep your hooks sharp, and when the fish turns with the bait, keep the pressure on..the fish will set itself.
Good luck,
Sean Murphy
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