I have a horrible announcement to make...

if you have the determination and presistent then nothing can stop you from playing, trainning your left arm shouldn't be too hard, just apply your every day life activities with your left hand(ex. washing your face, eating, writing, ect) and plus you already got the fundamentals of badminton from playing so its not like starting it over completely new, anyways I hope your right arm do recover so you can play again.

 

Have you tried seeking the advice of a sports medicine specialist? ( like the one at UBC)

 

sorry to hear that.

BTW, what kind of game you were playing with your friend's daughter that involve whacking you with a tennis racquet Sounds kinky

 

Jeez,

Jeez, Kelvin...that's a downer. Try the left arm/hand. Panhandle did that when he was injured (read his bio in the Intro forum) and now he can play almost equally well with his left. Have you check with a specialist on the actual condition of your right arm? I would and then take my time in recovering. If hockey players can recover from their injuries, there's no reason why you wouldn't able to.

I recently suffered a lower back injury and I know the feeling of not being able to do the things that you take for granted.

Anyhow, all the best in your recovery.

 

I agree with SmashingBird there, you need not let it go. Rehabilitation will take time and may not do too much of a good but you can switch your playing style - many people I know who have lost that physical edge end up playing a wiser and more controlled game than they used to.

Until you can't move your arms or walk without support, you can still play, although so much less in the way you would have loved to do so.

But then again, perhaps I can understand your thoughts a bit - "If I can't perform my best, might as well not play; it takes the joy away". Yes, and I agree.

Whatever it is, do remain in BF even when you no longer play it.
Speedy recovery.

 

Have you tried different hospital/doctors ? Perhaps others will have different treatments to help you to heal?

 

If you're that much of a fanatic, it doesn't take much to get a second (or third or fourth or fifth and so on) opinion from different medical specialists...I think injury is huge misfortune, however it should never 'disable' anyone.

I personally gave up and made a similar speech when serious injury struck a few years back, however some very good friends gave me a 'pep' talk. Gained other professional opitions and although not perfect or fully recovered, things have been well since and I am still playing the sport I love.

Good luck with recovery, try every possibilities...

 

I forgot to mention, when "western medicine & treatments" are not available (or not helpful), you might want to try some alternatives, such as "eastern" treatments, such as acupuncture & moxibustion therapy, herbs......etc.

Chinese way of healing was used for more than 4000 (or 5000? ) years, and it should mean something if it's used for that long of time. It is proven that some of them are working (like miracle!), so you might want to try it....

 

It is sad to hear when someone has an injury that causes major lifestyle change. But as you can see from your own words (in bold) that shows there is still hope for you to enjoy this sport of Badminton.

It does time, like any other injury, to re-train your body to compensate or to adjust.

I have confidence in you that, you can attain a level of play with your other hand which will give you great satisfaction to be on the court again.

Best of luck!

 

sorry to hear that kelvin, but don't give up so easily. Still ways that you could actually play again,

1) train your left hand, since you already had the idea, why not take a chance? Might be worth it. Hate to see people give up the thing they love to do most.

2) Like Bluejeff said, why not give eastern medicine a try? all this while, whenever i had sprains or injuries, i will go for the eastern rather than the western medicine. no offence to any western medicine practioner here.

But as of now, try to take as much rest possible, and don't do things that might further injure the already injuried body part.

 

Kelvin,

Do not give up on anything you love to do because of injuries. Just give yourself some time to recover and gradually getting your muscle back to shape through physical therapy. Muscles can rebuild itself, just do not give up.

 

hang in there Kelvin, it may take more time, but you will get back to it. maybe not this year, but just keep thinking positive.

i had a similar weight training accident last Xmas. while doing bench presses, and it was a silly - just careless - error. after completing my reps, i was setting the weight back onto the overhead rests, i didn't notice that it was not fully over the ledge, so as i was releasing the barbell, the right side slipped, and came down and pinned my right shoulder.

it sucks, as it is now mid-year and i just haven't been able to fully get back into playing. it had healed twice, but both times i went and trashed it again in tournaments.

so lately, even though it feels okay, i just haven't been too focused in playing anymore - i have been noticeable absent from most centers. the times i have been playing, it's without any energy as i have been too reluctant to use full strength just not to re-injure.

so buddy - it's alternate sport time - i think motoring in your little speed buggies won't strain your right arm too much?

 

I'm reminded of a guy who used bad form during bench pressess, and ended up tearing his pec muscle very seriously. He also broke his arm in an unrelated accident. He gave it a year and is now benching almost as much as he did before.

While you may suffered a serious injury, it is by no means fatal to your game. You should see a doctor who specializes in sports injuries if you are serious about the game.

 

well ur only 25 man...acc to ur profile...i wish u get healed asap...man u will u know...coz ur not an old man...juss make a determination...its literally that important..juss keep seeing physio...excercise...u'll get that back man..

 

when I started to play actively again last year, i had some persistent pains in my shoulder joints. It seems like a bit "out of place" near the shoulder and the arm. there was also a clicking sound when I swing my arm.

but it was gone! Now I focus on my knee pain, i am taking glucosamine tablets and rubs, and buy comfy shoes. I am happy with the progress. My cholesterol levels are now 188 which is an achievement since year 2002. So keep on healing, I wish you speedy recovery and come back to badminton.

 

hey Kelvin, sorry to hear that. I also tore some muscle in my right arm about 4 months ago. At first I kept playing with it cuase the pain was bearable at first, but later it got worse and worse and finally I had trouble lifting my small pom (8 lb dog) with my arm. I totally know what you mean by sharp pain in the muscle. Well that finally rang a bell and I stopped for about 3 weeks and I played carefully since. it seems like my arm is much better now but still hurts after an awkward shot. Maybe I should have rested longer than 3 weeks but this game is too addicting for me to sit out even that long.

Anyways, use lots of heat pad when you get a chance since increased blood flow to the injured area also speeds up healing. Good luck and start using your left arm as well. btw, my favorite player Yang Yang is left handed. Maybe you can watch his video and learn the swing and footwork. good luck.

 

Sorry to hear bout your injury Kelvin. How long have you been injured and how long have you been going thru the treatments? I really hope and i'm sure all the BCfers wish one day that you can play back again. Since you are staying in Canada.. i can recomend my fren who is a good doctor. I'm sure he can help you in your condition. Which part of Canada do you stay.. if can you may PM me to give me full details of your condition and what you have been thru.