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Typing with one hand I assume? 
All players I have known that had TJ had a full recovery and most came back better than before. Follow the doctor's instructions and don't cheat. The recovery time is quite long but has very good results.
Fungo
All players I have known that had TJ had a full recovery and most came back better than before. Follow the doctor's instructions and don't cheat. The recovery time is quite long but has very good results.Fungo
I am with Fungo--you type well with just one hand
Keep in mind that every body heals differently and then if you throw in the PT aspect, which needs to be followed to the nth degree, things vary
There is no general rule here
Keep in mind that every body heals differently and then if you throw in the PT aspect, which needs to be followed to the nth degree, things vary
There is no general rule here
As Fungo and TR said take your time. One year of frustration is much better than a lifetime of knocking your head against a wall because you pushed the recovery.
My son had TJ surgery in March 06 and is now throwing 150ft 3x a week with no tightness or discomfort and will begin light throwing off the bump at the end of October. The layoff was the hardest thing he has ever had to do and in order to pass the time he focused on academics and conditioning the rest of his body specfically the shoulder, back, and legs. Even though he is feeling stronger than he ever had, he is still following the protocol set up by the surgeon and therapist. You would be surprised how much time you can spend in a book or in the training room and how positive those results can be. Drop me a PM if you have any questions.
My son had TJ surgery in March 06 and is now throwing 150ft 3x a week with no tightness or discomfort and will begin light throwing off the bump at the end of October. The layoff was the hardest thing he has ever had to do and in order to pass the time he focused on academics and conditioning the rest of his body specfically the shoulder, back, and legs. Even though he is feeling stronger than he ever had, he is still following the protocol set up by the surgeon and therapist. You would be surprised how much time you can spend in a book or in the training room and how positive those results can be. Drop me a PM if you have any questions.
06RHP86, best wishes to you in your recovery.
rz1,
"and will begin throwing off the bump at the end of October."
Woohooooo, Ryan!
rz1,
"and will begin throwing off the bump at the end of October."
Woohooooo, Ryan!
rz1,
Wow, that's a quick recovery. He must be following the rehab protocol very well. My son came down with a stress fracture in March '06 that wasn't diagnosed until a couple months ago and he won't be throwing at all again until early October. He'll probably follow a similar throwing program to the TJ rehab and not throw off the mound or play on the left side of the infield until he's throwing 210' 3 times a week.
Wow, that's a quick recovery. He must be following the rehab protocol very well. My son came down with a stress fracture in March '06 that wasn't diagnosed until a couple months ago and he won't be throwing at all again until early October. He'll probably follow a similar throwing program to the TJ rehab and not throw off the mound or play on the left side of the infield until he's throwing 210' 3 times a week.
That is his bible. He hasn't done anymore or anyless than what is scheduled for the week. I think what is bigger than that is he worked the supporting muscle groups and core extremely hard during the entire recovery. As he started the throwing process the rest of his body was ready to go. I think those that have issues comming back after TJ may not have kept the entire body in shape during the layoff thus when they did start to throw it involved a lot of arm when the arm may not have been ready to work alone.quote:He must be following the rehab protocol very well
Because I got my MD diploma from a matchbook cover and magic ring from a box of cracker jacks my opinions have yet to be accepted by the medical community........and it's probably a good thing. These are just my observations.
06 - best of luck.
I throw in a negative story:
Kid I know had TJ, worked very hard to come back. First year back ended up with rotator cuff surgery. Now, I don' know if this was an underlying problem [IMHO, he was overused/abused in HS] or it was due to an imbalance created by his zealousness in doing his TJ rehab. I'm no MD, but I believe if you build up one area of your throwing apparatus [i.e. via the TJ rehab] and don't pay enough attention to the rest of the mechanism [shoulder] you create issues.
I would just like to make you aware of this, so that you don't end up with the same. Maybe talk to your PT guy/ortho about ensuring balanced workout for all parts.
Goodluck - keep us posted - let us know when the first time is you post with 2 hands!!
I throw in a negative story:
Kid I know had TJ, worked very hard to come back. First year back ended up with rotator cuff surgery. Now, I don' know if this was an underlying problem [IMHO, he was overused/abused in HS] or it was due to an imbalance created by his zealousness in doing his TJ rehab. I'm no MD, but I believe if you build up one area of your throwing apparatus [i.e. via the TJ rehab] and don't pay enough attention to the rest of the mechanism [shoulder] you create issues.
I would just like to make you aware of this, so that you don't end up with the same. Maybe talk to your PT guy/ortho about ensuring balanced workout for all parts.
Goodluck - keep us posted - let us know when the first time is you post with 2 hands!!
i thought all men type with one finger?
my son had tj in july,amazing how quickly the time flies.i'm sure most doctors are the same but everything is spelled out to the letter.
i do think they have perfected this operation and rehabing of the throwing muscles.but we still cross our fingers ,never hurts to have a little luck.visit the doctor in nov.and start the light tossing etc.
amazing what can be done today with surgery,amazing what we do to players as well.
my son had tj in july,amazing how quickly the time flies.i'm sure most doctors are the same but everything is spelled out to the letter.
i do think they have perfected this operation and rehabing of the throwing muscles.but we still cross our fingers ,never hurts to have a little luck.visit the doctor in nov.and start the light tossing etc.
amazing what can be done today with surgery,amazing what we do to players as well.
06RPH86 & 20dad,
Just a suggestion but look into a good Spinning program at a local fitness club. This is not just a stationary bike but has the feel of hills and turns. There are some great conditioning/cardio programs that incorporates virtual reality video that will push any athlete both physically and mentally.
Just a suggestion but look into a good Spinning program at a local fitness club. This is not just a stationary bike but has the feel of hills and turns. There are some great conditioning/cardio programs that incorporates virtual reality video that will push any athlete both physically and mentally.
i understand swimming is a good workout for the throwing muscles? makes sense