- Aug 16, 2022
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BTW: We are not seeking medical advice, DD is being seen by a orthopaedic doctor. Just looking for some advice on the mental side of injury.
I'll start with some background about DD's injury:
Over the past few months, DD has developed pain in her elbow doing almost anything. she can do basic everyday tasks like eating and typing, but at this point, she can barely carry anything or put pressure on it. The smallest bend or twist creates a painful cracking noise and sensation, and occasionally the elbow will get locked. A little over a week ago, we got two possible diagnoses. Triceps tendonitis or loose cartilage. She's starting PT next week and getting an MRI in two weeks.
Needless to say, she is anxious and uncomfortable. She is training Level 8/Xcel Sapphire and going into her junior year of high school. If it is loose cartilage, she will most likely get surgery and be out for a whole year. Even if it is 'only' tendonitis, we've been told it's still going to be a long road to being at full strength again. She's terrified of the possiblility of being out for one of her last gymnastics seasons. She knows she's not going to compete in college, and knows high school is pretty much the end of the line for her. She's worried about getting discouraged during the comeback, or feeling like there is no point to coming back just to compete a few times her senior year.
Any tips or advice on mentally handling long term injuries?
I'll start with some background about DD's injury:
Over the past few months, DD has developed pain in her elbow doing almost anything. she can do basic everyday tasks like eating and typing, but at this point, she can barely carry anything or put pressure on it. The smallest bend or twist creates a painful cracking noise and sensation, and occasionally the elbow will get locked. A little over a week ago, we got two possible diagnoses. Triceps tendonitis or loose cartilage. She's starting PT next week and getting an MRI in two weeks.
Needless to say, she is anxious and uncomfortable. She is training Level 8/Xcel Sapphire and going into her junior year of high school. If it is loose cartilage, she will most likely get surgery and be out for a whole year. Even if it is 'only' tendonitis, we've been told it's still going to be a long road to being at full strength again. She's terrified of the possiblility of being out for one of her last gymnastics seasons. She knows she's not going to compete in college, and knows high school is pretty much the end of the line for her. She's worried about getting discouraged during the comeback, or feeling like there is no point to coming back just to compete a few times her senior year.
Any tips or advice on mentally handling long term injuries?