Getting back to form after an injury?

[jack black]

I've been out of action with a broken wrist for the past 12 weeks. I've started spinning because im not allowed to cycle yet, but I can start cycling in about two weeks time!  Any tips to get back to form quickly?

[Racer X]

Yes take note of your signature, hit the road and take it easy.

[GreyOwl]

Just take your first few rides easy, and once you've been given the go-ahead from your Doc to ride dont be afraid to use your wrist!! It can handle the ride, although you may be a bit 'wobbly' at first!!

[slowpoke]

just one word of advice - just because you've broken it before and it's healed doesn't mean you can't break it again

[Ratty]

I broke my hand at the beginning of the year and was off for two months.  I kept fit by going to gym and spinning there a bit.  I found when I got on the bike again that I hadn't lost much.  Biggest mistake though was trying ride before it was completely healed. 

 

If you try not putting pressure on the injured arm / hand you end up putting more on the other hand and because of this you are not sitting perfectly straight.  There is a good chance of back pain,  I ended up having to go to the chiro for the first time in 12 years!

 

[shaunh]

Just a suggestion. Use a wrist guard (available at Dischem) for the first two weeks just to take a bit of pressure off the wrist and keep on spinning!!!

[steve]

Ride ........... your body will tell you if you can or can't or if you're doing too much or too little.

 

I was in a car crash in November. Punctured lung, broke ribs, dislocated shoulder, tore ligaments in my neck and banged my brain all stukkend.

 

They say you never forget how to ride a bike, but bang your head hard and you can!!<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

My big problem was my neck and it took a longer front fork, new stem and riser bars to get comfortable again ????. then some low life scumbucket stole my bike!!

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............. and find a doctor who understands you!!