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Sophie070
2 posts since
Jun 26, 2007

Jun 26, 2007 2:31 PM

fractured pelvis

Has anyone returned to running after having suffered a fractured pelvis? And to what extent where you able to run?
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gbhglacier
18 posts since
Jul 15, 2006
1. Jun 27, 2007 1:41 AM in response to: Sophie070
Sorry about your break. I had a catastrophic ankle fracture this past December and have been running again for a month. 5 titanium screws and one five inch plate later (along with significant rehab) I am racing again. I'm putting in 30 miles a week... though painful with brusing and significant swelling. Every day is better though.

While not a hip... if you were active and fit before the break you ought to be able to come back. I hadn't run for months and found myself jogging across an intersection here in Chicago to avoid a cab. That was my, "Wow!!! maybe I ought to put in a mile tomorrow!"

Both Runners World and Trail Runner have stories this month have stories about Danelle Ballengee... a world class runner who recently broke her hip.

Best of Luck...

George
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Sophie070
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Jun 26, 2007
2. Jun 27, 2007 9:37 PM in response to: Sophie070
I am sorry to hear about your break also. It is amazing that you are running 30 miles a week after only 6 months.
I was pretty fit and active prior to this injury although I had been diagnosed with osteopenia. Prior to the injury I had been working with a personal trainer and did my first 5k in Sept 06.
I hope to be able to increase my core strength and get back to running. I have just started back to walking, am up to 1/2 mile now. Just got off my crutches a few weeks ago.
I can't wait to read about Danelles story, I'm sure it will give me some inspiration.
Thankyou for your reply and good luck to you too!

quote:<HR>Originally posted by gbhglacier:
Sorry about your break. I had a catastrophic ankle fracture this past December and have been running again for a month. 5 titanium screws and one five inch plate later (along with significant rehab) I am racing again. I'm putting in 30 miles a week... though painful with brusing and significant swelling. Every day is better though.

While not a hip... if you were active and fit before the break you ought to be able to come back. I hadn't run for months and found myself jogging across an intersection here in Chicago to avoid a cab. That was my, "Wow!!! maybe I ought to put in a mile tomorrow!"

Both Runners World and Trail Runner have stories this month have stories about Danelle Ballengee... a world class runner who recently broke her hip.

Best of Luck...

George<HR>
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