An update…
Haven’t written in a while. Things happen and I prioritize…
My cast is now gone (got it taken off last week) and I’ve been training without many issues. My finger is still swollen and I’m not able to bend it much at all. The mobility should improve over time, but it’ll never be as it was. The doc took out one of the pins (without anethesia - ouch!) to improve the range of motion. My wrist, hand, and fingers are stiff from being in the cast. No major issues, though.
As for training, I am able to grip 70lb dumbbells again for various exercises. My upper body is weakened by my inability to train it for a month, but I’m confident I’ll regain my strength within a short amount of time.
May 8, 2007 at 10:07 am
good to hear about the cast coming off. Don’t sweat the setbacks, muscle memory does wonders and the important thing is that you got your finger fixed.
Flexability should come back to your hand pretty rapidly and those 70s will start feeling light in no time.
Welcome back.
May 8, 2007 at 10:27 am
Gotta love it when the cast is gone, now you can push yourself hard again. But dont kill yourself, take it easy for a while and in no time, you’ll be back in no time and will be even stronger than before. Good luck with everything and welcome back to the wonderful world of lifting!
May 8, 2007 at 10:45 am
Awesome about the cast!! Take it easy though!!