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Old 09-02-10 | 01:35 PM
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wyrobs
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Dislocated elbows

Two weeks I had a tumble that resulted in a dislocated elbow, no broken bones, not much blood, just an inch and half of dislocation. its been 2 weeks in a splint which comes off tomorrow and i start physical therapy.

I was wondering if anyone might have experience with arm injuries like this and have a ball park off how long i should stay off the bike. I have searched around and its seems pretty common on the mountain bike fourms, and with football players who say 6 weeks til your ok and 12 until your at 100%. the weekly group ride got me thinking and i was able to ride my fixie around the parking lot with no pain with the splint on which lead to a little longer ride through some rollers on my road bike with out the splint that felt surprisingly good.

i feel like theres enough smart a**es that would kindly let me know riding the group ride, even at recovery pace, tonight would probably not be the brightest thing i've done, but how much longer would be reasonable? also any exercises/stretches to go along with PT that might help for once i'm back on the saddle?
 
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