Dislocated collarbone
Yorkshire pudding
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I've recently dislocated my collarbone (sometimes known as a seperated shoulder) playing rugby. Has anyone suffered such an injury? what sort of recovery time am i looking at - the medics are saying 8 weeks which pretty well rules out the whole of this summer and all the events i had lined up.
any thoughts/suggestions on rehab etc welcome
cheers
YP
any thoughts/suggestions on rehab etc welcome
cheers
YP
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I would say 8 weeks is probably about right - how far does your bone stick up? Sometimes the remaining ligaments will compensate and pull it back down a little over time. It may get better before 8 weeks but just take it easy. Swimming is going to be difficult, but is probably also the best exercise if you can do it without being too gung-ho.
Sorry to hear this has happened. At least you should still be able to cycle and run and do some leg drills in the pool.
I'd be careful with that too cos they can be a bastard to heal properly.
Sorry to hear that and no training or weight bearing through the shoulder for at least 6 weeks