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Title: I think this is going to work
Post by: Pine on March 17, 2022, 04:38:40 PM

Had a bad sholder strain last year and I was unable to pull my bow.
Have been thinking of getting a light weight bow to get my shoulder built back up.
Last evening I came up with an idea, put a loop of para chord on my bow string.
I'm going to do workouts with it, both sides and gradually shorten the loop until I can pull my bow all the way.
I'm sharing this because of others on here with similar problems.

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: kennym on March 17, 2022, 05:05:44 PM

That looks like a good idea for rehab! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: katman on March 17, 2022, 05:10:53 PM

Necessity, the mother of invention, great job.

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Sam McMichael on March 17, 2022, 06:33:59 PM

Good luck with the rehab!

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Al Dente on March 17, 2022, 06:43:25 PM

To warm up before my chest, shoulders, and triceps routine, I take extra time on my shoulder girdle.  One exercise that I do is using very light weight dumbbells, I do a push-pull, mimicking drawing my bow.  I do 4 sets of 10 reps for each arm, alternating pushing and pulling.  I also do chest flyes with light weight dumbbells.  Basically, like trying to hug a tree, elbows bent, and a nice controlled stretch before "hugging".  Slow, steady, and controlled are vital to keeping your shoulders strong.

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Steelhead on March 17, 2022, 08:26:49 PM

Ingenius idea!

I bet I could pull a 100 pound bow with one of your contraptions if it was about 15 inches long LOL :).

good luck with your rehab!

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Pine on March 20, 2022, 07:28:17 PM

Been doing this for four days and no pain so far.
I think another week and I will shorten the loop about an inch.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: GCook on March 21, 2022, 09:30:19 AM

Sounds like a good plan.

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Wudstix on March 23, 2022, 05:44:58 PM

Ingenious!
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Bamboozle on March 25, 2022, 09:22:38 AM

Great idea, how is the finger pinch?

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Pine on April 10, 2022, 06:49:18 PM

Shot twenty arrows earlier today and so far, no pain.
45# Javaman Helms Deep, could have shot more but I'm afraid to push it.  :archer:

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Flem on April 11, 2022, 09:57:44 AM

Great idea :thumbsup: Slingshots are also good for shoulder rehab, or conditioning.

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Pine on April 11, 2022, 01:04:33 PM

It's the next day and still no pain.
I'll wait another day and fling twenty more.

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Pine on May 07, 2022, 06:36:07 PM

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I think I'm finally back.  :goldtooth:

Title: Re: I think this is going to work
Post by: Bowwild on May 07, 2022, 06:56:19 PM

I'm glad your rehab work is paying off! 

I actually had to install D-Loops on my recurve strings a few years ago because of very sore fingers so I could shoot a release aid. I shot like that for about a year until my fingers (draw hand) were ok again. I'm back to my tabs now.