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LumpDog841
7/25/2018 5:09am
7/25/2018 5:09am
So this weekend while racing I dislocated my shoulder for the 3rd time this year, not because of a crash (though this time I did crash as a result of the dislocation). I've looked through a few old threads and found some good information and it seems like the real solution is surgery. At the moment though I would like to make it through the rest of the season before the snow starts flying. I was wondering if anyone has experience with shoulder braces? I was thinking of the brace below, but any insights would be greatly appreciated. Also have an AC separation on the same shoulder, but I've had that for over a decade now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P3D17NS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P3D17NS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid…
As both of you have already wrote, unfortunately surgery is the best option when it fits into your life schedule. I delt with the problem for 3 years and maybe 7-8 dislocations. Finally got surgery and wish I did it way sooner. But anyways...
As far as braces, I used this and helped to an extent.
EVS Sports SB03 Shoulder Brace (Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MJYUAA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GqiwBbMASCKTQ
I also used KT tape and did my shoulder like this video as best I could every ride:
https://youtu.be/RZ0Y1y0rFOQ
That’s the same brace I used as well. It’s comfy, and I didn’t really notice it when I was riding. After a couple of rides with one, I didn’t want to ride with out it.
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Have not used braces, but doubt they would help much if your issues are that bad. Tell the ortho to sharpen the knives!
I planned my surgery around a time that was mellow for work and I was at the desk not in the field. Plan for a good 10 days of not doing anything after the surgery. 2 months in a sling/by your side. 4 months to the day I was trail riding.
My guy made everything very tight and was painful at first but now I understand why he did it. I was lucky to use a sports ortho who works on many pro athletes and understood my hobbies.
Feel free to reach out for any more questions or info.
I have heard that donjoy makes a really good shoulder brace, but I'm not sure how good it would be for moto.
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