November 25, 2017
re-TYREd!
Back in action after 3 years of injury suspension
With my headline I am trying to address two issues at the same time:
1. On Dec 1, 2017 I will be retired premature due to a dysfunctional left shoulder. Two operations and countless days of rehabilitation could not restore my ability to conduct police duties. Certainly not the end to my career I would have asked for; in particular not if I take the financial impact into account. Anyways, nothing I can do about it and the other, much brighter side of the medal is the fact that I will be a "free" man from next Friday on.
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2. The "tyre" reference comes from the intention to use that upcoming freedom to be back on two rubber coated wheels. I am still extremely restricted with my left arm but the one exercise I can perform is......cycling. Sounds weird as the whole damage to that left shoulder has been inflicted by two bicycle accidents in 1991 and 2014. But, when sitting on a bicycle, there is no humerus rotation required which is the key for me being free of pain. In addition I had advice from occupational therapists regarding my position on the bike which helped a lot. Let´s see whether all that is good enough to spend day in-day out in the saddle again.
Bike and gear are packed; flights are booked for Dec 3. May my pre-departure plan come true!
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Andrea and I are so excited to see that you will be on the road again. We are so sorry that your injuries never healed completely but happy that you can ride. We are very much looking forward to follow you on your trip. Good luck and we will be in touch.
Bruce
6 years ago
6 years ago
You are an inspiration! My right shoulder unexpectedly exploded for no apparent reason a couple of months ago. Now I'm learning to ride safely with one good arm. Seeing you on the road gives me hope.
Have fun and ride safe.
PS: More on my bum shoulder here: bike365.org/news/
6 years ago
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