Biceps tendon surgery recovery

[nightgolfer]

In early March I fully ruptured my right biceps tendon and it was surgically re-attached within a few days. The surgery went well and I am going through a long slow rehab plan. The Doctor (who is a golfer) says I can start hitting balls in September. That is assuming I last that long without going nuts. The good news is I live in Texas.

Anyone have a similar experience? I

have fully flexibility and should have full strength by September. I am wondering if this will change my swing mechanics or swing speed in any way other than getting over being gun shy about re-injuring the arm.

[Blader-X]

I went through a torn right ACL in my knee twice. While its not the same injury I can tell you a few things. I've done quite a bit of rehab and worked through many things coming back from those two surgeries.

First off, don't hit until you're allowed. If you re-injure you could do some permanent damage as well as delay your healing time even more. When you are allowed to hit follow your doctor's or rehab/physical therapist's advice on how much and what kind of swings to start with.

Secondly, follow your rehab to a tee. Rehab'ng is key to a full recovery and regaining a full range of motion. Without a full range of motion, your swing will never be the same and you might experience some changes.

Be patient with your progress. Don't try forcing more than your body can take. Work hard in rehab but don't overdo it. A good physical therapist is key in coming back. Take their advice to heart.

When you do start hitting again, do know that its going to take time to get your timing back, your strength back and like you said, it will take time for you to trust the injury. Be very patient and don't expect big things right away. Allow yourself to take little steps and don't be too hard on yourself. What I mean is if it takes two-three months and you're still not hitting towering tee shots, its okay. You'll have good days but a lot of bad but eventually you'll be back. In fact you may notice some changes with your swing but you may also notice that once your back you'll be even better.

Its going to take a lot of time so stay determined and perserver. Be patient, give yourself time and you'll get there. What you may also have to do is once you're back, continue to work to keep the are strong. I wish you all the luck and good health in your recovery. I feel for anyone going through those times as I've been there and its not any fun. Its a definitely a test of one's fortitude.

B

[Richmond Golfer]

Might be smart to also see if there is a golf bio mechanics person in your area to see if your swing contributed to the tendon failure or aggravates the area. Perhaps some swing changes or specific streching and strenghening can prevent future pain or injury. I play after having the supraspinas reattached on both sides. I do know once the biceps is reattached it is lower on the arm and the offending portion in the groove is gone, so it may not even be an issue for you once you are fully healed. My partner had the same surgery and returned to tennis in due course without followup or therapy following the surgery. Good luck.

[awalkspoiled]

Take your time. I had a partial thickness tear along with a torn rotator cuff and supraspinatus etc. They were repaired last October and it's really only in the last two months that I've felt reallyt solid.

[Lowpro]

good friend had the same deal. after rehab and the doc's ok- he started slow.. putting-chipping mainly for a few weeks- mnth.. did not play a full round for a good 8mnths.. range play/practice working up the irons and into woods. 9 holes here and there. once the mind understood there was nomore hurt from swinging.. all back to normal.. - like all said- do not rush it back. work that short game.. good luck with rehab.

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[nightgolfer]

good friend had the same deal. after rehab and the doc's ok- he started slow.. putting-chipping mainly for a few weeks- mnth.. did not play a full round for a good 8mnths.. range play/practice working up the irons and into woods. 9 holes here and there. once the mind understood there was nomore hurt from swinging.. all back to normal.. - like all said- do not rush it back. work that short game.. good luck with rehab.

Thanks for all the replies and positive reinforcement.

An update for others facing this issue.

I followed similar pattern to above schedule. Started with a couple of lessons with head pro to be sure I wasn't doing anything that might be detrimental. We started on 20-40 yard pitches (worked up to 50 a day) for a couple of weeks, then worked up through the bag club by club. After a few range sessions, I was back on the course.

Still a little tentative with the driver and shots out of heavy rough. I figure the scores will come down when the rust wears off. Short game is pretty good, especially those 20-40 yard pitches (practice really does help!), short and medium irons good. Longs irons and woods still need some work.

Playing my way back into shape with 6 rounds so far, handicap is up a couple of shots (dropped some of my better rounds), but I am pretty happy with where I am. I guess I owe my surgeon a dozen V1s.

My biggest problem now is sore wrist and weak grip. That i have had before and will correct over time. Was amazed that swing mechanics (other than a couple of small changes pro recommended), swing speed, trajectory and distance are essentially the same as before. Tried my steel Sensicore shafts one round, but they were hard on the wrists and elbows; maybe later. For now, I went to graphite shafts throughout., stiff irons, regular on the woods.

[Blader-X]

Glad to hear you're back at it. Thanks for the update and good luck and continued success. It just sucks to be injured and not be able to do what one is used to doing.