Help regaining strength!

[Trad Lad]

I am recovering from surgery to repair a torn bicep tendon. I couldn't use it for six months. I am trying to regain strength in my arm so I can pull 55-60# again. Any help speeding this process up would be appreciated.

[Scott E]

Two exercises that help with archery strength are

Pull back anchor and hold for 30 seconds
Pull back to your anchor letdown halfway and them come back to anchor again.

Both should be done with a light bow or stretch band. They are called SPT you can google it and you'll get more detailed information. PM me if you need more help.

[Lassiter]

What ever you do.............don't rush it!!!

[Scott E]

http://www.kslinternationalarchery.com/Training/SPTs/SPTs.html

[Roadkill]

This issue calls for a professional physical therapist, not a group of caring, shaft shooting, meaning well but really amateur friends on the gang
Seriously
I am in the care of a PT at the VA for a shoulder injury.  The subtle nuances they provide will help and not hinder your recovery. Do not risk itby trying to speed it up

[PAlline]

Totall agree with the pt and you could always drop the 35 bucks and get "the bow trainer strength trainer" and slowly work your way back up! Good luck man!

[Flying Dutchman]

Originally posted by Roadkill:
This issue calls for a professional physical therapist, not a group of caring, shaft shooting, meaning well but really amateur friends on the gang
Seriously
I am in the care of a PT at the VA for a shoulder injury.  The subtle nuances they provide will help and not hinder your recovery. Do not risk itby trying to speed it up

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[Cavscout9753]

I agree that this is the work for a professional. Short of that I would say a good starting place is negatives. The good thing about negatives is they are pretty safe if done within reason. Just draw back a light weight bow to anchor and slowly lower your draw. Do that a few times and you'll develop your strength back. Be sure to warm up of course - rotations, stretches, etc. and start slow and light. This method is solid for many things, pull ups, bench, etc, but we're just talking bows here. Again, whatever PT help you can get is ideal, but I wouldn't be surprised if they gave the green light for some reasonable negatives routine. Good luck!

[Trad Lad]

I appreciate all of your concerns, warnings, and suggestions. I have had the greatest treatment from the surgeon and am completely healed, I just need suggestions on the strength training. All of your thoughts are good and will be considered. Thank you and best of luck in the upcoming seasons. My wife and I will be going to Manitoba in June for bear!

[Birdbow]

Pip,
  I tore my dominant bicep but the tendons were unaffected. I opted to forgo surgery in favor of rehab. Repeated full range of bicep motion with no weight for weeks followed by VERY small weight increases with very light amounts, again for several weeks. Have to be patient. Because we should draw the bow with the back muscles, was able to get back into shooting without issue. I was shooting @ 70# draw weight and got back to 60# hunting weight easily concentrating on drawing with my back. Hope this helps, but again be PATIENT! Best regards, Todd

[Sam McMichael]

Yep, professional attention and great patience. Good luck and I hope you are comfortably pulling your hunting bow by hunting season.

[saltwatertom]

From Roadkill;
"This issue calls for a professional physical therapist, not a group of caring, shaft shooting, meaning well but really amateur friends on the gang
Seriously
I am in the care of a PT at the VA for a shoulder injury. The subtle nuances they provide will help and not hinder your recovery. Do not risk itby trying to speed it up"

I am rehabbing from shoulder surgery and have to agree with Roadkill. Get PROFESSIONAL PT and go slow, remember archery is about patience.
Good Luck!!

[Tall Paul]

Doing the wrong exercises can cause all sorts of problems.  Your surgeon should have referred you to a Physical Therapist. The PT can sometimes be more important than the surgery.

Guys on here have good intentions with their recommendations, but you definitely need to see a PT.  It will be cheaper and easier to use the PT.

[arrow flynn]

Get a hold of a sport rehab pro he will recommend stuff specific to your injury.If you take any advice make sure its qualified.mho

[Homebru]

Originally posted by Roadkill:
This issue calls for a professional physical therapist, not a group of caring, shaft shooting, meaning well but really amateur friends on the gang
Seriously
I am in the care of a PT at the VA for a shoulder injury.  The subtle nuances they provide will help and not hinder your recovery. Do not risk itby trying to speed it up

God bless the voice of reasoning when requests for medical advice are posted on the internet.

As a practicing medical professional, I really feel it would be in any bulletin boards best interest (both for the administrators / owners and participants), to ban requests / offers for medical advice.  I've seen very well-intended individuals offer questionable if not overtly harmful advice on the internet.

That's just my internet opinion.
homebru