Hi All,

I know this has been touched on a few times however I was hoping I may get some guidance on recovery from Tendonitis or Tendinopathy.

I have been having issues the day after kiting especially in my forearms and into my arms for about 1 year. I had been resting up and icing so I can still ride one day a week however it has slowly been getting worse so I decided to get proper treatment.

I have been seeing a physio who has advised to stop all forms of training and rest/ rehab.

After 3 weeks he recons I need another 2 weeks before I can hit the gym and begin to re strengthen.

If anyone can give me some guidance on their recovery time it would be great.

cheers

Thanks JMS, I ride a 12 and unhooking when it 20+ seems to aggravate.

I am going to switch my brand of kite when I am back on the water. Something with a big chicken loop!

cheers

My experience:- was with tendonitis in my forearm was in my left arm and was from signing the kite too much in light winds. I thought that I would have to suffer with it for ages as this was 'everyone elses' experience etc.

I went and saw my Osteopath for a couple of sessions who helped relax the muscles in my shoulder and the tendons down the length of my arms...I also had a rubber ball / tennis ball that I used to rub across my bicep and down the elbow joint and across the forearm, also use to put it on the desk or kitchen table and roll the palm of my hand across it. You will find 'hot spots' these got extra attention.

My remedial masseur also did some trigger point therapy down my left arm...it was intense, it hurt but it went away in about 6 - 8 weeks. During this time, I did use a strap across my forearm when kiting and didn't 'over do it'.

Everyone heals differently and different things work for different people.

Good luck - wishing you a speedy recovery

suniboy21 said..

I've found that drinking plenty of beer after a session helps a lot!

I'm with you on that one! Nice!

Mate I feel your pain... just started kiting this season and although I’m fairly fit I’m not kitesurf fit especially in the forearms. The pain started fairly early in the season and I blame carrying the board while doing the “walk of shame” back upwind, but only being hit by a bus was going to stop me nailing this sport. During the season I received slightly conflicting diagnoses- chiro and physo said tennis and golf elbow and the doc said “over use” of the muscles, personally I reckon I had a bit of both. This might help you as it helped me; physio said if I wasn’t going the do any R&R than I would have to maintain the forearms until the end of the season and recommended “acupuncture threading” which involves using 75mm needles in the muscle group that’s causing trouble. The threading acupuncture and nightly massage got me through the season and I’m hoping it now helps me heal quickly so I can start to strengthen my forearms ready for next season. I don’t think there is a magic cure but if you come across something please let me know. I’ve also purchased a thermal elbow support to try and keep the heat in the elbow at night. Good luck... Agree with you as well BoardGirl.

Best solution Down Winder's.
Until the pain backs off or all ways.

Kites with low bar pressure

hey mate. im in the same boat when I rock climb. anything overhuge and I get it through my elbow. this was effecting me for a good 6 months. I ended up finding a doctor that injects glucose by needle into the trouble areas, not sure how it works tho. took 2 injections but was cured.

its been about 5 months since my treatment and haven't had any pain at all.

worth a look into!!!

good luck

Relax your grip, I've found this to be the major cause and you do it unconsciously. I found having lighter bar pressure helps big time.

Also check out Voodoo flossing, a little controversial - check out MobilityWOD.com

*Everyone is different but this works for me, good luck.

James,
I had a demo on the Reo, Drifter and Element, found the element had a nicer direct feel than the others with similar fly attributes. Cost was also an issue so now fly Elements in the waves, 11,9 and 7. Been on them for 2 seasons now, no issues.

Ride palm up as much as you can with the dodgy arm, that has seen me through all summer. They say it takes 2 to 3 months rest for it to go away.