How to exercise after accident(s)

[Alina Peterson]

Huhu!

I had an accident 6 weeks ago and with all the injuries came a sprained hand and dislocated, crooked finger.
But all the contusions, abrasions and hematoma are gone by now.
It impacts my playing more than expected. I still have trouble using my hand. I miss the strength in my arm (coming from the elbow) and finger.

Do you have any advice how to exercise and get back to usual playing? I feel like I had enough rest and it irks me that I can´t move my hand/finger like usual.

Kind regards, Alina

 

[Rad Synner]

Huhu!

I had an accident 6 weeks ago and with all the injuries came a sprained hand and dislocated, crooked finger.
But all the contusions, abrasions and hematoma are gone by now.
It impacts my playing more than expected. I still have trouble using my hand. I miss the strength in my arm (coming from the elbow) and finger.

Do you have any advice how to exercise and get back to usual playing? I feel like I had enough rest and it irks me that I can´t move my hand/finger like usual.

Kind regards, Alina

Go slowly and let your hand rebuild it's strength. Take your time with yourself as well and patience will be key as nothing can or even should be rushed.
If the doctors or whoever told you that your arm/hand will be back at full normal strength with time, then that applies to your technique.

So yeah, for example for faster songs or parts, I would suggest for you to go with how your hand feels. If you feel like it cannot follow the normal speed then bring it down and go with the pace where your hand will feel comfortable and not strained. This will also be an opportunity to rebuild your technique better than it was before.

I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Must be really frustrating and I wish you a fast and good recovery and that you will be back to full strength soon! Don't forget to be patient with yourself though!

 

[SimonEichinger]

Huhu!

I had an accident 6 weeks ago and with all the injuries came a sprained hand and dislocated, crooked finger.
But all the contusions, abrasions and hematoma are gone by now.
It impacts my playing more than expected. I still have trouble using my hand. I miss the strength in my arm (coming from the elbow) and finger.

Do you have any advice how to exercise and get back to usual playing? I feel like I had enough rest and it irks me that I can´t move my hand/finger like usual.

Kind regards, Alina

PLEASE go slow. Listen to your body, don't rush - it's not gonna do anything good.
I wish you a quick recovery!

 

[Calvin Phillips]

Huhu!

I had an accident 6 weeks ago and with all the injuries came a sprained hand and dislocated, crooked finger.
But all the contusions, abrasions and hematoma are gone by now.
It impacts my playing more than expected. I still have trouble using my hand. I miss the strength in my arm (coming from the elbow) and finger.

Do you have any advice how to exercise and get back to usual playing? I feel like I had enough rest and it irks me that I can´t move my hand/finger like usual.

Kind regards, Alina

Rehab rehab rehab. Make fists. Or try to. When you are able to fully fist you'll be able to play again. Your fingers are not used to moving again. They need their muscle strength back.

 

[ari.mac]

Don't have much to add to what the other said, but I wish you a quick recovery and hope you regain all your strenght soon. Take it easy and give yourself time

 

[redlipsofdeceit]

Like everyone already said, be patient and don't rush anything. Also, I don't know if your doctor recommended physical therapy, but it is something that helps a lot to regain your movements and muscle strenght back.
I wish you a quick recovery!

 

[William B.]

A squishy ball

 

[carlosmqr]

A squishy ball

This definitely helps!! I broke both my wrists and takes a while until you regain all the movement and strength unfortunately squishy ball and stretching helped.

 

[Calvin Phillips]

Anything to help you make a fist will help.

 

[Alina Peterson]

Thank you all for the helpful replies!
I´m just back from my doctor and he ordered me to visit physiotherapy.

 

[William B.]

This definitely helps!! I broke both my wrists and takes a while until you regain all the movement and strength unfortunately squishy ball and stretching helped.

I was typing this last night and remembered I slipped on a banana one time on my bike and broke my arm, it was kind of funny thinking back

 

[Alina Peterson]

Eleven days later it´s very slowly getting better. I visit physiotherapy, use a squishy ball at home and it helps. *sigh*

You sweethearts are the best <3