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Offline LITTLEBIGMAN

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archery is good physical therapy
« on: May 12, 2011, 03:57:00 PM »
Over the years I have turned to the bow more and more to deal with life's stressful moments.

It can also be great PT. Last week I had a total knee replacement. Found time today to shoot a round.

Two key points, talk to your doctor,  make sure you have some one to retrieve your arrows.

 
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2011, 04:01:00 PM »
That's the spirit!    :clapper:
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2011, 04:02:00 PM »
It's not just good physical therapy, it's good mental therapy as well. Great way to relieve the stress of everyday living.
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2011, 04:25:00 PM »
Jim, I'm with you.. Looking good, physical therapy with a little Zen thrown in  :)
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Offline MercilessMing

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2011, 04:29:00 PM »
I know archery relieved my neck pain.  Sore fingers are much easier to deal with than the pain in neck.

Jim, did you happen to have an arrow retrieving dog?
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Offline JimL

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2011, 04:29:00 PM »
I would say that is bearing weight on the affected lower extremity while working on balance and performing activities of daily living for improved functional mobility.
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Offline Bowmania

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2011, 04:33:00 PM »
I like taking my stress out on big whitetails.

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2011, 04:39:00 PM »
Nice action photo.  Looks like you live in a beautiful place.  Good luck on the recovery!
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »
You'll be doing backflips in no time  :)
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Offline bsoper

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2011, 05:01:00 PM »
Just like was said before, it's great mental therapy as well. Very relaxing to focus on an object and block out everything else and then release the arrow. Love it!
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Offline LITTLEBIGMAN

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2011, 05:08:00 PM »
I have an arrow retrieving cat
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2011, 05:17:00 PM »
Hi Jim
 I'm from west central MN and am thinking of getting my left knee replaced also, so am very interested in how it works out for you.
Tried everything else but thats my next step.
Hope it works out good for you.
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Offline Slasher

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2011, 06:16:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Night Wing:
It's not just good physical therapy, it's good mental therapy as well. Great way to relieve the stress of everyday living.
Amen to that!!! A lil shooting session makes me forset the other stuff and just focus on one lil spot... By the time I am done, my mind is in a better place...   :goldtooth:
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2011, 06:50:00 PM »
LITTLEBIGMAN    

I'm with you ,been stuck in wheel chair for 9 years I get alot of arm therapy retreaving my arrows.
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2011, 08:26:00 PM »
Good stuff Jim
Heal fast buddy
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2011, 10:21:00 PM »
Sure wish for you an expedient recovery.

You would think I would be using the most rigid design possible, since mine routinely serves as a crutch. for both mental and stress relief therapy.

Best of luck, my friend.
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Offline b44mag

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2011, 11:32:00 PM »
congrats glad to see you up and enjoying the bow
keep it up
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Offline BowMIke

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2011, 06:53:00 AM »
I had a total knee replacement 12/3/2010. I am getting around pretty good now. Have been out and set up a couple of ladder stands. Still working on strengthening the leg back up. Make sure do do your therapy 110% so you get maximum flexibility.

Good luck and hang in there. It does get better.
(I will have to have the other knee replaced in another year or two).
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Offline Whip

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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2011, 07:16:00 AM »
Great picture Jim. Good luck with the knee - that should help tame those hills a bit for you.
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Re: archery is good physical therapy
« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2011, 02:45:00 PM »
Quote "I have an arrow retrieving cat"

That's a picture I want to see   :bigsmyl:
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