Is there a Doctor in the house?....

Barron · Sep 17, 2014

OK party people, I had ACL surgery near the end of July. At first my recovery was slow (as to be expected when you are over 40 I have been told) however I have been given the all clear for cycling (i generally do about 30 miles a day) for a few weeks now and it has made a significant difference to my strength and mobility. Riding the T is no problem , even for longer periods of time.

The lads and I have an annual winter (December) pilgrimage to Spain where we go off roading with a great outfit called dust devils (highly recommended by the way).

Now the psyio i have been seeing has said that I shouldn't go but I got a distinct feeling she would have said that if I was going to play chess for the weekend..... Has anyone had experience of a similar situation ? I dont think I can face going just for the evening banter!

felix · Sep 17, 2014

The only doctor in this house.... is number 46 !

Sounds like you just want someone to tell you it will be fine when deep down you know it mite not.

Off road riding is nothing like cycling on the road.

Follow your quacks advice..... take a year off.... !

Pm me your address so i can forward my invoice for this consultation...

the doctor · Sep 17, 2014

felix said:
The only doctor in this house.... is number 46 !

ahem!!

Caveman · Sep 17, 2014

I played Dr. as a kid. I can molest any young woman you need me to....

Barron · Sep 17, 2014

Caveman said:
I played Dr. as a kid. I can molest any young woman you need me to....

I was hoping for more of a qualified opinion however if you would like to share your experiences thats fine ...... assuming you were referring to the traditional Doctors and Nurses ..... if its just doctors you might have the wrong audience...!

Caveman · Sep 17, 2014

Depends on what tradition we're talking about

But seriously, I've had that surgery, among others, but it was a while back so my perspective may be somewhat skewed, but even at a younger age it took a year to be 100 (98)%. I likely wouldn't do any dirt bike riding for a while at this stage of my life. I agree with your assessment of your physiologist in terms of a conservative approach and response to just about everything, but in this case they might be right. However, depending on the persons experience they may not really be correct. Case in point, I went to one orthopedist and he said "no more this or that ever!" Went to another who happens to be the team physician for one of the most popular sports team in the country and he said "sure, you can. Just take it easy." As he deals with all sort of issues and patients who actually NEED to use their body he's a little more realistic and of course knowledgeable.

But 3 months since surgery? I personally wouldn't and remember I'm an old dirt bike rider who's has had that injury.

Not the perspective of a Dr. which is what you are looking for, but for what it's worth I'm an old football player (American) who had a short-lived full contact fighting career as well, that has left me in the O/R plenty of times so I'm accustomed to having to recover from various injuries and surgeries. At the end of the day do what you're comfortable doing, but know you can disturb the healing process of a pretty serious knee procedure and perhaps even compromise the repair itself.

Barron · Sep 17, 2014

Caveman said:
Depends on what tradition we're talking about

But seriously, I've had that surgery, among others, but it was a while back so my perspective may be somewhat skewed, but even at a younger age it took a year to be 100 (98)%. I likely wouldn't do any dirt bike riding for a while at this stage of my life. I agree with your assessment of your physiologist in terms of a conservative approach and response to just about everything, but in this case they might be right. However, depending on the persons experience they may not really be correct. Case in point, I went to one orthopedist and he said "no more this or that ever!" Went to another who happens to be the team physician for one of the most popular sports team in the country and he said "sure, you can. Just take it easy." As he deals with all sort of issues and patients who actually NEED to use their body he's a little more realistic and of course knowledgeable.

But 3 months since surgery? I personally wouldn't and remember I'm an old dirt bike rider who's has had that injury.

Not the perspective of a Dr. which is what you are looking for, but for what it's worth I'm an old football player (American) who had a short-lived full contact fighting career as well, that has left me in the O/R plenty of times so I'm accustomed to having to recover from various injuries and surgeries. At the end of the day do what you're comfortable doing, but know you can disturb the healing process of a pretty serious knee procedure and perhaps even compromise the repair itself.

Thanks for the reality check caveman , like you have have had my share of injuries (rugby and boxing) but they have generally been mild soft tissue injuries or broken bones which are a doddle, I cant get my head round the fact that i am practically disabled for the best part of a year.- the reality is that I spend 10 -12 hours a day working and dont get a lot of R&R, basically i am gutted that I will miss out on one of the few things I do in the year that makes the grind worth it. Roll on winter 2015!!!! Who knows I might even have got a v4 by then!

Caveman · Sep 17, 2014

Barron said:
Thanks for the reality check caveman , like you have have had my share of injuries (rugby and boxing) but they have generally been mild soft tissue injuries or broken bones which are a doddle, I cant get my head round the fact that i am practically disabled for the best part of a year.- the reality is that I spend 10 -12 hours a day working and dont get a lot of R&R, basically i am gutted that I will miss out on one of the few things I do in the year that makes the grind worth it. Roll on winter 2015!!!! Who knows I might even have got a v4 by then!

I know its a very frustrating sad thing, but as you said with the weather turning against you soon it cuts down on the riding time lost. To give it perspective, 25 yr. old professional football players are out almost a full year from this injury. The reason is twofold; 1) they cannot be put on the filed unless they are 100% and 2) the risk of possibly a career ending re-injuring has to be avoided. I know it sucks though no matter how necessary it is.

Gotcha and the bones and soft tissue, especially the bones. Bones are about the only thing that heal reliably. I have muscle tears that left dents and divots in my body so at least a ligament can be repaired, but admittedly most muscle tears aren't as debilitating.

Treat yourself to a V4 after your hybernations up!

Ian03 · Oct 2, 2014

I went through similar thing when I broke my collar bone. Had to tell my car and bike insurance companies about the accident and that I was now okay and they make note of it on your file, as you won't be covered to ride a bike or drive a car until you've been signed off by your physio.

You probably won't get cover for holiday insurance as well unless you pay a premium.

Barron · Oct 2, 2014

Ian03 said:
I went through similar thing when I broke my collar bone. Had to tell my car and bike insurance companies about the accident and that I was now okay and they make note of it on your file, as you won't be covered to ride a bike or drive a car until you've been signed off by your physio.

You probably won't get cover for holiday insurance as well unless you pay a premium.

Good point Ian - i told my vehicle insurers but had not given my travel insurance a second thought - off to Perth for xmas with the family so will need to address that! Thanks for the heads up.

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