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Title: archery is good physical therapy
Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on May 12, 2011, 03:57:00 PM: Over the years I have turned to the bow more and more to deal with life's stressful moments.

It can also be great PT. Last week I had a total knee replacement. Found time today to shoot a round.

Two key points, talk to your doctor, make sure you have some one to retrieve your arrows.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/5713196933_270204e73e.jpg)
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Post by: PaddyMac on May 12, 2011, 04:01:00 PM: That's the spirit! :clapper:
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Post by: Night Wing on May 12, 2011, 04:02:00 PM: It's not just good physical therapy, it's good mental therapy as well. Great way to relieve the stress of everyday living.
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Post by: coaster500 on May 12, 2011, 04:25:00 PM: Jim, I'm with you.. Looking good, physical therapy with a little Zen thrown in :)
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Post by: MercilessMing on May 12, 2011, 04:29:00 PM: I know archery relieved my neck pain. Sore fingers are much easier to deal with than the pain in neck.

Jim, did you happen to have an arrow retrieving dog?
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Post by: JimL on May 12, 2011, 04:29:00 PM: I would say that is bearing weight on the affected lower extremity while working on balance and performing activities of daily living for improved functional mobility.
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Post by: Bowmania on May 12, 2011, 04:33:00 PM: I like taking my stress out on big whitetails.

Bowmania
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Post by: Easykeeper on May 12, 2011, 04:39:00 PM: Nice action photo. Looks like you live in a beautiful place. Good luck on the recovery!
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Post by: JohnnyWayne on May 12, 2011, 04:41:00 PM: You'll be doing backflips in no time :)
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Post by: bsoper on May 12, 2011, 05:01:00 PM: Just like was said before, it's great mental therapy as well. Very relaxing to focus on an object and block out everything else and then release the arrow. Love it!
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Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on May 12, 2011, 05:08:00 PM: I have an arrow retrieving cat
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Post by: SS Snuffer on May 12, 2011, 05:17:00 PM: Hi Jim
I'm from west central MN and am thinking of getting my left knee replaced also, so am very interested in how it works out for you.
Tried everything else but thats my next step.
Hope it works out good for you.
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Post by: Slasher on May 12, 2011, 06:16:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Night Wing:
It's not just good physical therapy, it's good mental therapy as well. Great way to relieve the stress of everyday living.
Amen to that!!! A lil shooting session makes me forset the other stuff and just focus on one lil spot... By the time I am done, my mind is in a better place... :goldtooth:
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Post by: BOWMARKS on May 12, 2011, 06:50:00 PM: LITTLEBIGMAN

I'm with you ,been stuck in wheel chair for 9 years I get alot of arm therapy retreaving my arrows.
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Post by: tradtusker on May 12, 2011, 08:26:00 PM: Good stuff Jim
Heal fast buddy
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Post by: Friend on May 12, 2011, 10:21:00 PM: Sure wish for you an expedient recovery.

You would think I would be using the most rigid design possible, since mine routinely serves as a crutch. for both mental and stress relief therapy.

Best of luck, my friend.
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Post by: b44mag on May 12, 2011, 11:32:00 PM: congrats glad to see you up and enjoying the bow
keep it up
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Post by: BowMIke on May 13, 2011, 06:53:00 AM: I had a total knee replacement 12/3/2010. I am getting around pretty good now. Have been out and set up a couple of ladder stands. Still working on strengthening the leg back up. Make sure do do your therapy 110% so you get maximum flexibility.

Good luck and hang in there. It does get better.
(I will have to have the other knee replaced in another year or two).
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Post by: Whip on May 13, 2011, 07:16:00 AM: Great picture Jim. Good luck with the knee - that should help tame those hills a bit for you.
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Post by: coaster500 on May 13, 2011, 02:45:00 PM: Quote "I have an arrow retrieving cat"

That's a picture I want to see :bigsmyl:
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Post by: bucksbuouy on May 13, 2011, 02:57:00 PM: I agree. After 20 posterior shoulder dislocations (bad BMX bike accident) and 8 years as a butcher, I had/have severe tendinitis in my neck. Ive been shooting every other day for four months now and the pain is almost all gone. Its great to finally sleep again, my head no longer feels like an anvil sitting on top of my neck, and its all because of traditional bows. I dont think compounds would have the same effect.
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Post by: DannyBows on May 13, 2011, 08:31:00 PM: I hope you have a speedy recovery. Living in such nice country must be nice. Good pic too, caught that arrow just leaving the string.
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Post by: Bonebuster on May 13, 2011, 08:49:00 PM: Great picture, and attitude to match!

Best of luck!
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Post by: Mudd on May 13, 2011, 09:24:00 PM: Cool! Glad you're on the road to recovery.

I have found that archery is also good mental therapy.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: WRV on May 14, 2011, 12:00:00 PM: Hope you have a speedy recovery. I may be facing foot surgery again soon. THe guys at EFA are good about retrieving my arrows on Tuesday nights shoot/BS session......
Randy
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Post by: koger on May 15, 2011, 07:09:00 AM: I work as a counselor with teenagers committed to the state, all with substance abuse/addiction issues. When I get home from work, shooting my longbows and recurves with concentration, helps all the stress from the day melt away! Good for the soul man!
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Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on May 15, 2011, 06:26:00 PM: glad to hear the bow is a healing part of others lives too. Don't know what I;d do with out it!.

Kip I am working on getting that photo for you!
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Post by: BoonRoto on May 16, 2011, 01:04:00 AM: Good luck on the recovery!