Just a quick recap - Q broke her arm (radius and ulna, both) the first day of team camp. We were able to get in to the Ortho that afternoon to have it casted.
This Tuesday, it will have been 4 weeks - so back we go for x-rays and, if all looks well, the cast should come off.
She's ready to be done with it, and so am I! Though, I'm so thankful it was a waterproof cast - that's made a world of difference.
She's adapted well, and I guess the silver lining is that she's definitely improved her strength on her weaker side. She's determined (I say stubborn
) and has definitely challenged her coaches to keep *her* challenged during this time. She's been doing one armed pull-ups and one armed bridges (spotted for balance) - she doesn't do well sitting idly by!! But, she's definitely ready to get back at it.
I've braced her for the possibility that the cast may not come off yet. I've also told her that if it does come off, there is a strong likelihood that there may still be limitations at practice, and she may need to wear a brace. (Which is an entire other issue)
So, any solid healing vibes would certainly be welcome. She's ready to get this show on the road!!
This Tuesday, it will have been 4 weeks - so back we go for x-rays and, if all looks well, the cast should come off.
She's ready to be done with it, and so am I! Though, I'm so thankful it was a waterproof cast - that's made a world of difference.
She's adapted well, and I guess the silver lining is that she's definitely improved her strength on her weaker side. She's determined (I say stubborn
) and has definitely challenged her coaches to keep *her* challenged during this time. She's been doing one armed pull-ups and one armed bridges (spotted for balance) - she doesn't do well sitting idly by!! But, she's definitely ready to get back at it.I've braced her for the possibility that the cast may not come off yet. I've also told her that if it does come off, there is a strong likelihood that there may still be limitations at practice, and she may need to wear a brace. (Which is an entire other issue)
So, any solid healing vibes would certainly be welcome. She's ready to get this show on the road!!
