Clubbells helped me with my rehab!

[amerasianjoe]

Hello Tribe,
Since Christmas is a time of sharing I thought this would be the time to share my story. A couple of years ago I injured my pinky(tore tendon from bone) on the interphalangeal joint(the one that bends the finger). After about 8 weeks with a splint on it the Dr. said it healed. Now I couldn't even really bend my finger and I had no rehab. So, I decided to work it to get my strength and flexibility back. I was using KB's and it came around slowly and after a few months(maybe 6) I could bend it in half. I couldn't make a fist though and that bothered me. I decided to get those 15lb. clubbells back out and start using them again.
When I first received my 15's I immediately thought maybe I should have bought the 10's. I choked up on them and did CTO's but I forearms and wrists were extremely sore. Since I do a lot of repetitive work with my hands this concerned me. Now on my second go with them instead of every other day I gave myself more rest. Monday KB's, Wed. Clubbells, Fri. KB's and start Monday with Clubbells. This gave me more time to adjust and worked out great. After a few months I dropped the KB's and worked Clubbells exclusively every other day.
By this time I noticed I could now make a fist and I was very happy. I started doing Mills and I really felt how weak my pinky still was. I moved up to a 20lb. and worked Mills, Swipes. After a couple months I didn't notice that weakness anymore. Moved on to a Bruiser which also helped with more strength and flexibility with my pinky. I can actually bend it far enough to touch my fingerprint to my callus on my palm! Clubbells can heal! Thanks Coach Sonnon for everything. :D
Merry Christmas,
Joe

[imported_siameeser]

Joe,

I'm glad you shared your story; it helps confirm that I'm on the right rehab path after breaking a bone in my left hand Dec 10th. I have been using a 5# cb and WW to regain mobility and strength in my fingers while the bone is mending.

It's working great. Nothing but low swings in the beginning; I could only grip the cb with my thumb and first two fingers - anything more and the pain was too much. Today I was able to do high swings holding the cb using the thumb and three fingers and the tip of my little finger was resting on the handle with no distress throughout the movement. I can even move my little finger in half size circles, straighten it out and almost touch the callous over the knuckle. I know it doesn't sound like much, but if you had seen it two weeks ago....I'm very pleased with my progress.

[JasonE]

Kelly -

If you pick up the OCS Manual, you will find some alternate grips that may help your recovery and improve your competition numbers for next year.

Good luck with the recovery!

[Scott Sonnon]

Way to go, Joe!