Rainy conditions. Pulling into my job. Back tire slipped out from under me on some wet leaves. I ate shit, landed on my drivetrain side shoulder, smacked my head (helmets rule) , skinned up my knee, bruised some ribs… Rear derailleur is fine tho!
I had to go to emergency and won't have a complete picture of my recovery until my orthopedic consult tomorrow, but just curious who's been through this injury, how long the healing took, what you did to stay motivated and in shape during your recovery and time off the bike?
I'm 54, male, commute 16 miles a day, roundtrip. I do longer overnight rides too, and was planning on an SF to San Diego trip this Spring. That's probably going to have to be postponed as I'm likely off the bike for 12 weeks.
Any suggestions/ advice from broken clavicle survivors appreciated!
Stay safe out there everyone!
by beatnik_pig
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I broke mine years ago was out of commission for 7 weeks couldn’t do any kinda workout. Especially at the beginning even walking was to painful.
I’ve just come back from the same injury. I took 48 hours to let everything settle.
I then bought a mesh sling and rode Zwift for eight hours a week for eight weeks, using a fascat training plan.
After four weeks I could ride gently with two hands – but it was one handed until then.
I also bought a set of resistance bands, a resistance band split squat belt and a resistance band board so that I could keep squatting.
I lost only a very small amount of fitness – but a lot of discipline was required.
ayyyyyyy I lost all my ligaments from that guy too! Miss them every day 🙁
I wrecked my shoulder snowboarding clavicular separation, broken scapula a couple ribs… I shortened time off the bike by softening the suspension and tire pressure on my front end.
I broke mine 8 weeks ago. As my doc told me: Apart from pain, using it won’t hinder the recovery, it’ll even increase the chances of healing without stiffness or pain remaining. The main issue is that you can’t run the risk of falling again until it’s healed. So; I started Zwifting after about 3 weeks (leaning on one hand at first) and have been running after 7 weeks. Planning my first gravel ride after 10 weeks (new year). Then it should be as strong again as before. From there I’ll move on/back to mtb.
Disclaimer: This is not general advice, I’m not a doctor, don’t listen to me, everyone is different, may the schwartz be with you
Indoor trainer is about it.