This_riveriswild
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Possibly quite a common thread title. Long story short thrown from bolting horse. dislocated shoulder, fracture to greater tuberosity (top of humerus) and torn labrum. Trip to the consultant where we did the typical doctor / rider dance of when can I safely get back on. He’s recommending three months from original injury (I’ve already been off games for five weeks) but noted everyone’s circumstances differ and is a bit suck it and see in terms of timeframes.
I think the key issue is the complete lack of strength I have in the arm atm and currently any odd / wrong movement leaves me in significant pain. If I were younger I might force the issue but as I get older I find Im less willing to - only have one body and one right shoulder after all, plus my work are getting increasingly unsympathetic about horse related injuries.
so Just looking for anyone’s experience of a similar injury and how long it took to feel right.
I think the key issue is the complete lack of strength I have in the arm atm and currently any odd / wrong movement leaves me in significant pain. If I were younger I might force the issue but as I get older I find Im less willing to - only have one body and one right shoulder after all, plus my work are getting increasingly unsympathetic about horse related injuries.
so Just looking for anyone’s experience of a similar injury and how long it took to feel right.