Administrators Horton Posted June 8, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2015 Since the conspiracy theories have already started… I was skiing in a tournament Saturday and strained something in my left bicep. The moment it happened I thought I ruptured the bicep tendon. I was at the wakes going to one ball at 38 and felt a big scary pop in my arm. I was sure my season was over.  As of today it seems like a lot of stress over nothing. No swelling or discoloration. It is sore and tender is some strange ways but nothing terrible. I can’t lift much with that arm but I am typing with two hands. I told Gallagher that I cannot change diapers so I might have to milk it …  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 8, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2015 And before the Crack pot advice starts rolling in I will listen to my Orthopedic Dr, @MrJones and maybe @skidawg  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller xrated Posted June 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2015 Well then disregard my healthcare advice of lots of beer and rum with possibly a cigar. Good luck healing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 8, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2015 Ok @xrated I will listen to you also minus the cigar  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2015 Just know that once you start skiing again, I'm sorry to report that your diaper changing hiatus comes to an abrupt end. Bummer about the arm though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 8, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2015 @Texas6 ooooo my arm hurts!  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 8, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 8, 2015 I would also listen to @JohnCox as his actually did rupture. From a listening standpoint and after you get it looked at, I'm betting his rehab knowledge is considerably higher then most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2015 Spent a lot of last season watching rather than skiing due to an arm injury so I know how frustrating it is. No crackpot advice from me, sounds like you have it covered - best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2015 @Horton sorry to hear. Heal fast so you can be skiing at the BROHO........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller waterskicorey Posted June 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2015 I had the same thing happen a few years ago, it may be a small tendon in your bicep, it heals fairly quick but your bicep won't look the same. No surgery required, It can happen at the top or bottom of the bicep, mine was at the bottom, but a friend of mine did both of his at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted June 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2015 +1 on the @JohnCox advice approach. Spent some time talking to him this weekend about his injury and recovery/rehap and no doubt he's got a lot of knowledge! Plus his upper arm is bigger than my thigh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 8, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 8, 2015 Good Luck John! Those diapers can be a real arm destruct-or. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted June 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hope it wasn't your drinking arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 8, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2015 @waterskicorey I think I did not rupture anything. Not skiing till then. I see Orthopedic tomorrow  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 8, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 8, 2015 Tape it up and play with pain, the reviews must go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 8, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'm sure MS would fly out and help with the little one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Horton You will have to change hands for the other thing.... Don't bite your tongue and don't go blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 i've got five bucks says you did a partial rupture and its just a matter of time before you complete the job. Not trying to be mr doom and gloom but a partial tear virtually never heals back without surgery and whatever you did to cause it you will almost certainly do again. doesnt matter how strong your muscles are, your tendons determine how much load you can take on a bent arm without injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bkreis Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @horton after having ruptures both, almost 10 years apart from each other, get an mri asap as the biceps tendon blood supply is minimal so bruising/discoloration may not show. with that said you have a small window to have it fixed if it is ruptured without doing a tendon graft if you were to wait too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Horton I feel your pain, did something to my neck/left shoulder at the beginning of May, getting MRI on Thurs to see whats going on. Never thought shoulders could create so much pain. Heal fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted June 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 9, 2015 Advice from Skidawg!? Ah yes, "drink a few more IPAs and quit being a pussy"Â Diaper changes only take one hand, so I worry if the wife actually believes you. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted June 9, 2015 Gold Member Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Bruce_Butterfield Already you are a better skier than I am and now you taunt me with your mad diaper changing skilz!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 9, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Bruce_Butterfield think @skidawg has a master's degree in exercise physiology or some such  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted June 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 9, 2015 @horton if my understanding of y'all's college days is anything close to accurate, Skidawg's degree in exercise physiology (or some such) can be summed up by my previous comment. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hope you get good news today at the Ortho. Hope you heal quickly, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hope you heal up soon @Horton ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Bruce_Butterfield is correct about all of the above, but I do remember plenty from my 13 years in the physical therapy business-if I don't know, I defer to @MrJones PS - a good Dogfish 90 will cure most anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller boarditup Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Praying for your healing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Horton I didn't even know you had biceps? Sorry I didn't notice. Heal quickly my friend :smiley: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 "I didn't even know you had biceps?" Brahahahahahahahahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 9, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 9, 2015 @MrJones hypothesized an interesting scenario this morning. Since I have chronic tendonitis and I have not experienced any discoloration or swelling maybe the POP was scare tissue breaking away. Maybe that is optimistic but I like the idea.  Again until I see my orthopedic it is all a guess. I feel like I could go ski right now but am going to follow a VERY conservative path. Even if I feel 100% I will not ski for a few weeks. I cannot take a chance of a real injury. I have too many skis to test. I am getting measured for a Power Vest tonight.  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 9, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 9, 2015 Skinny anemic @kstateskier making fun of my arms? Whatever  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller acmx Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Horton , The Power Vest might be a smart move, I bought and used one after shoulder surgery, it got me back on the water but it has a learning curve of it's own. I reccomend you heat mold the the plastic panel in the back, makes it feel/fit much better. Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Just rub some dirt on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Might want to see how @Dirt feels about that first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Goode Powervest. You don't need arms, hand or back strength. You can ski while injured. Won't help with the diapers. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @eleeski - good point. Sounds like the perfect solution for @Horton. He can still ski thanks to the power vest, but his injury still keeps him off diaper duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Didn't think about that. He wouldn't want to rub anything of John's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Listen to your body. The Wednesday before my season ended last year, I strained my left bicep. That Monday with no hit at all to speak of off the ball, my bicep was rolled up at my shoulder. Cost me a season. Give it whatever time it needs to avoid what I did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 I skied through it last Sept and have been working my way up to curling 30lb dumbells, with slight pain, (used to work with 40-50's). Couldn't do 10 lbs without intense pain most of winter. You don't want to go through what I am now hopefully getting over the hump with. Dr. said tendonitis. Why isn't other arm sore as well? If I handle heavy objects today, it will be sore for 3-4 days, grrr... I know I am old and don't heal, so maybe that has a lot to do with it, but don't strain it worse. (I thought I partially tore something when skiing to start all of this bs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Me to sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon..."But Tom (friend of mine), I can handle the pain...you think I can continue?"Â Response: "Can you handle wiping your ass left handed all summer long watching your buddies ski?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andy Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Its no fun getting old, although I've been told I don't age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Moskier3ev Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 I think @kstateskier deserved the Panda. That was funny I don't care who you are!! Hope its not serious Horton. Â Jeff Lindsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 OB... The voice of reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 9, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 9, 2015 Orthopedic thinks I might be screwed. MRI in the morning. Going to take it is stride. As a retired jumper I have been though all this before.  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rpc29 Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Horton does this mean @MattP is the new official BOS ski tester? He does need a job..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 In all seriousness, prayers for a speedy recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 9, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks for all the kind words. I am really just rolling with this. I was stressed Saturday. Now I am just getting on with things.  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted June 10, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 10, 2015 @Horton, in all seriousness, injuries are a fact of life in any sport, and the higher the level of performance, the higher the risk and consequence of injury. You know all that crap, its just old age sneaking up on you. So, speedy recovery! However.......if you listen to Skidawg......you should just have the wife hit you over the head with a baseball bat. Better all around. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 10, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted June 10, 2015 Does anyone listen to @skidawg  Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★  KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki  Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member  or make a One-time Donation  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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