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Skiing with a dislocated shoulder

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ModMommy
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I dislocated my shoulder last Saturday, but I'd really like to head up the mountain once this weekend. Should I be using one pole or ditch them completely? I've got a sling for my bad arm, so I figure "driving" with the arms is gonna be a bit whack (or near impossible.)
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Juicy-J
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dont fall on your shoulder /thread
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milk_man
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Pics are needed
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SimplyClean
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I skied with a sling after I dislocated mine for about a month. You just have to keep it super still and at your side/on your stomach the whole time. And whatever you do, don't fall on that side. Just be super cautious of your skiing and take it easy.
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Turd.Ferguson
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no poles is tough but i get a kick out of doing it
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chiefbroseph
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Use stress bands to help with your stability for skiing because you dont want to dislocate it any more. After dislocating my shoulders 20-30 times, shit gets fucked and you need surgery...
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bobs
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pretty hard to dislocate a shoulder again in a sling. did it for a while. drop the poles and keep it mellow
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Z-Juice
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It'd be wise to be very careful. I dislocated my shoulder, thought it was no big deal, and proceeded to dislocate it 15ish more times until I needed surgery.
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KaFOFO
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Did you already go skiing with your sling? How was it?

As everyone mentioned, do your best not to fall on it. If you do fall toward that shoulder try to go down in a rolling motion instead of sticking out your arm. With your arm in a sling it would be hard to stick out your arm anyway. There are braces which you can wear to help stabilize your shoulder but really the biggest thing that'll help is falling properly.

As for poles I think they'll be fine but don't use the straps.

Just be aware of how your shoulder dislocated and avoid those arm positions. With some luck and caution you'll be fine :).
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