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.

 

That's the spirit!    

It's not just good physical therapy, it's good mental therapy as well. Great way to relieve the stress of everyday living.

Jim, I'm with you.. Looking good, physical therapy with a little Zen thrown in  

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?

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.

I like taking my stress out on big whitetails.

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Nice action photo.  Looks like you live in a beautiful place.  Good luck on the recovery!

You'll be doing backflips in no time  

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!

I have an arrow retrieving cat

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.

QuoteOriginally 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...  

LITTLEBIGMAN    

I'm with you ,been stuck in wheel chair for 9 years I get alot of arm therapy retreaving my arrows.

Good stuff Jim
Heal fast buddy

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.

congrats glad to see you up and enjoying the bow
keep it up

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).

Great picture Jim. Good luck with the knee - that should help tame those hills a bit for you.

Quote "I have an arrow retrieving cat"

That's a picture I want to see