Rotator Cuff Surgery

markc9503 · 01-18-2023, 12:21 AM

I had surgery to repair my rotator cuff the week before Christmas (I really did a number on it tripping over an old fence). I would be interested in hearing from others who have had shoulder surgery how long it took them to feel comfortable getting back on their motorcycle. I would hate to not be able to ride this year but I definitely do not want to go through this recovery period again.

**nomadtom69** · 01-18-2023, 05:50 PM

I tripped on a snow-covered log while hunting and busted mine and tore by bicep loose I was in sling for 8 weeks and did about 8 weeks of physical therapy and after that it is as good as new all depends on your doctor and therapist could ride no problem so about 16 weeks or maybe less.

redjay · 01-18-2023, 05:52 PM

I have not had rotator cuff surgery but have had other surgeries and the only advice I can give you is take it easy and don't rush the healing process. Do the recommended physio and don't cut corners or miss the physio altogether.

markc9503 · 01-18-2023, 07:02 PM

I am faithfully doing everything my physical therapist has me doing, if for no other reason than it lets me escape the sling for a bit. He's been happy with my progress and my next appointment with my surgeon is on the 1st (where hopefully I will be able to ditch the sling).

naysayer · 01-18-2023, 10:16 PM

Having had the surgery, I can say it all depends on several factors such as your age the younger the better middle age and older takes a little longer, your personal health condition no underlying issues, all things I would suspect your doctor went over. 3 months of physical therapy is what I did after 2 months of wearing a sling and back on the horse.
So good luck and don't over do it with the shoulder or you could have a set back.

GeorgeHouston · 02-13-2023, 04:04 AM

Motorcycle riding no doubt is fun but riders should be much cautious too, same like I had a road accident last year which injured my back but fortunately not get any severe injury.

01-18-2023, 12:21 AM	#1
markc9503 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 65	Rotator Cuff Surgery I had surgery to repair my rotator cuff the week before Christmas (I really did a number on it tripping over an old fence). I would be interested in hearing from others who have had shoulder surgery how long it took them to feel comfortable getting back on their motorcycle. I would hate to not be able to ride this year but I definitely do not want to go through this recovery period again. __________________ VROC 4018 VBA 02454 Physics & Astronomy Teacher Boulder High School Boulder, Colorado Mysteriously, wonderfully, I bid farewell to what goes, I greet what comes; for what comes cannot be denied, and what goes cannot be detained. --Master Chuang-- Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-18-2023, 05:50 PM	#2
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	I tripped on a snow-covered log while hunting and busted mine and tore by bicep loose I was in sling for 8 weeks and did about 8 weeks of physical therapy and after that it is as good as new all depends on your doctor and therapist could ride no problem so about 16 weeks or maybe less. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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01-18-2023, 07:02 PM	#4
markc9503 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 65	I am faithfully doing everything my physical therapist has me doing, if for no other reason than it lets me escape the sling for a bit. He's been happy with my progress and my next appointment with my surgeon is on the 1st (where hopefully I will be able to ditch the sling). __________________ VROC 4018 VBA 02454 Physics & Astronomy Teacher Boulder High School Boulder, Colorado Mysteriously, wonderfully, I bid farewell to what goes, I greet what comes; for what comes cannot be denied, and what goes cannot be detained. --Master Chuang--
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01-18-2023, 10:16 PM	#5
naysayer Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alberta Beach, Alberta, Canada Posts: 27	Having had the surgery, I can say it all depends on several factors such as your age the younger the better middle age and older takes a little longer, your personal health condition no underlying issues, all things I would suspect your doctor went over. 3 months of physical therapy is what I did after 2 months of wearing a sling and back on the horse. So good luck and don't over do it with the shoulder or you could have a set back. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-18-2023, 05:52 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	I have not had rotator cuff surgery but have had other surgeries and the only advice I can give you is take it easy and don't rush the healing process. Do the recommended physio and don't cut corners or miss the physio altogether.
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02-13-2023, 04:04 AM	#6
GeorgeHouston Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 105	Motorcycle riding no doubt is fun but riders should be much cautious too, same like I had a road accident last year which injured my back but fortunately not get any severe injury.
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