Rehab after broken throwing arm
By: bear
After having broken my throwing arm in Jan 05, I have been seeing a PT, two to three times per week since.
May the following offerings be discussed with a PT and ortho.
#1. Seek a qualified PT
#2. Accentuate complete arm/shoulder/elbow/wrist range of motion.
#3. Obtain knowledge of the difference between stretching with and without pain.
If pain, stop.
#4. Arm ROM, such as extension of arm, flexion of arm, wrist supinatation, wrist pronation, and shoulder rotation is essential (and prior to strength training)
#5. If the PT is able to supply elastic bands, ask him how to use them for arm.
#6. Strength training should begin after 95 % of ROM are near 99%.
#7. Depending on the severity of the fracture, seek to simulate the throwing motion with light strength training. (ie rotator cuff ~ 3-5 lbs dumbells, while wrist pronate/supinate in the 6-10 lbs dumbells, with biceps/triceps increased to 15lbs to 20 lb dumbells.
#8. If able to throw while strength training, short distances first, and then increase range.
#9. There are so many forces on the arm/shoulder/elbow/wrist when throwing a baseball, that a complete simulation of the throwing motion when strength training is nearly impossible.
Hope you get back soon
cheers
Bear