CLMelton Posted October 9, 2004 Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 I am a right handed golfer and have managed to break the bone at the tip of my left ring finger and managed to remove the fingernail in the process (thank goodness for percocet and pardon my typing). Orthopedic surgeon says I'll be out for at least three weeks. I can barely grip the club in the left hand (of course I've tried and it hurts...a lot). Does anyone have any drills they would recommend that I can do to at least keep from going completely cold turkey? I can putt and will do that but I'm thinking maybe I can do something with shoulders and hips to keep the groove that has gotten me to the 4.1 differential when I get back into the full swing again. Thanks, -Chrism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAQ Posted October 9, 2004 Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 I am a right handed golfer and have managed to break the bone at the tip of my left ring finger and managed to remove the fingernail in the process (thank goodness for percocet and pardon my typing). Orthopedic surgeon says I'll be out for at least three weeks. I can barely grip the club in the left hand (of course I've tried and it hurts...a lot).Does anyone have any drills they would recommend that I can do to at least keep from going completely cold turkey? I can putt and will do that but I'm thinking maybe I can do something with shoulders and hips to keep the groove that has gotten me to the 4.1 differential when I get back into the full swing again. Thanks, -Chrism Chris: What a drag. I have been fighting injuries too. First my leg and now I have a shoulder problem. If you can lift weights that will really go a long way in your strength and flexibility. As far as drills, honestly the best thing is to lay off of anything that puts pressure on your finger and make sure you heal completely before going back to it. I know it's difficult but heal completely before taking a chance of damaging it more. All the best and get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLMelton Posted October 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 Jim, Thanks. That's pretty much what everyone else is telling me to do and I'll have to go with it. My orthopedic surgeon has a membership at the same course I do so I know I won't be able to try too soon. I can still do some weights and a little putting so I'll just improve those and wait for the healing process to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather1 Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 I know the feeling I had reconstructive nerve/tendon surgery on my hand last december, and it still bothers me. I first started with putting, and chipping, then partial shots ...until I was finally able to swing a club. My sur. told me lift weights moderately like 5 lb. and I used the powerball which did wonders, another good thing I used are those balls that you squeeze. One thing I'M telling like everyone else don't go full to soon, one guy by my therapist popped his tendon lifting his laundry too soon. I don't know if this will help for your injury, but I iced my hand after every time I practiced golf.Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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