Protecting shoulder while wakeboarding/tubing?

Question

i have a shoulder injury and i'm getting surgery in 2 weeks. i'm planning 2 go wakeboarding/tubing in the beginning of july and beginning of august.

is there a pad or strap i can put over my shoulder so it stays in place while wakeboarding

Answer 1

when you go to the phisio ask them to teach you how to strap it they should

you use elastoplast sport rigid tape

Answer 2

I'll be honest, I wouldn't suggest wakeboarding or aggressive tubing till your properly healed. You use a lot of upper body to do either, especially wakeboarding you need both arms in good shape.

I would just ask your doctor or physical therapist what they think. I have had my share of sports injuries,you can't rush going back or you'll just set your self up for your second shoulder surgery. Whatever you do, becareful.

Answer 3

You could use something like this:

http://www.painreliever.com/omotrain.htm...

But I definately agree there is no reason to risk injury to yourself. You have a lifetime ahead of you and one summer without extreme sports is worth your health later.