I broke my finger on friday, Feb.2, and the regional swim meet is saturday the 10th. I am wondering if I have a chance at swimming at the meet and the practices this week.
2007-02-05 07:20:33 · 16 answers · asked by Amy L 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Hah, yes, I can swim. =)
I wasn't sure if I would damage it more by swimming this week....but thanks everyone for answering!
2007-02-05 07:32:55 · update #1
yeah for sure. don't wear a splint, just take some electrical tape, (because its the only real water proof tape around,) and tape it to a finger that is next to it. don't tape it to your thumb though, while you swim, try not to bend it too far.
2007-02-05 07:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by howellgirl54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. Usually, a broken finger isn't a problem for an activity like swimming, but if your finger is in a cast you probably won't be able to get it wet -- ditto that if the finger is splinted. Your doc can tell you for sure.
2007-02-05 07:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you never learned how to swim. If you know how to swim, I don't think a broken finger would be that much of a handicap for you.
2007-02-05 07:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ron P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't let a broken finger slow me down. Well, I'd try to swim anyways and if it hurt too much, then I'd stop.
2007-02-05 07:23:52 · answer #4 · answered by Sweet! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a bit awkward but I would splint the broken finger to the one next to it so that it is immobile. Good luck.
2007-02-05 07:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anna Hennings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tape it to your other 3 fingers. I have done this many times, and I also swam with 2 cracked ribs.
2007-02-05 07:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A broken finger should not hamper you in swimming.
2007-02-05 07:24:06 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Taping it to other fingers will make it more like a paddle. May help you not hurt you.
2007-02-05 07:29:39 · answer #8 · answered by jjayferg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I surfed for years, and had many broken fingers throughout the years. As far as competing, the kind of surfing I did, either you swam or you drowned. Get it...!!!
2007-02-05 07:24:15 · answer #9 · answered by BT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Splint the thing and swim away.
2007-02-05 07:22:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋