[Fleur]

Spiral fractures usually occur when a torsional force is applied to the humerus but it can also occur as a result of an extreme muscle contraction. If it was one of your first times performing the move, it's quite possible your hand grip was off in some way and caused a bending force in an unexpected direction.

Aerial Gypsy is right on point, go get your bone mineral density tested, I wouldn't expect a fit woman in perfect health to sustain a fracture in an atraumatic way. 

A general bit of information: You can only increase the calcium stores in your body until age 35, it's all downhill after that, so it's especially important for women to take their daily calcium!!! Also, your body can only absorb a certain amount of calcium at a time so you MUST space out your calcium supplementation throughout the day. Your body will also absorb calcium better from natural food than it will from pills, but if you know you don't eat enough dairy products, take the pills!

As far as recovery, I always tell patients "if you're going to injure something, make it a bone" because they heal exceptionally well when compared to other tissues. Your bone will heal in 8-12 weeks IF it heals normally, I would definitely follow-up with your doctor to make sure you don't have a non-union. However, the ligaments, tendons, and muscles around the humerus will become weaker from immobilization and/or disuse so your complete recovery can take much longer than it takes for the bone itself to heal. I would seek the advice of a physician and ask for physical therapy to help guide your rehab.

Hope that helps!

 

Amber (Fleur) Richard

[Fleur]

I haven’t been on here in FOREVER! Just too busy with graduate school 🙁 Which is why I did not enter and will not be able to attend USPDF this year…or next year…or the year after that…sigh

Miss you all.

[Fleur]

veena! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif sorry https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

[Fleur]

Oh boy, I wish I had the time to think about this and give my $0.02 but I don’t! I will say one thing: if you are considering competing I would advise you to seek the opinion of experienced competitors regarding the credibility of the organization and event. Please do not clamor to the first available event or you may find yourself stuck in a corner down the road. I also think it is a good idea to think about your reasons for wanting to compete and whether it is something that is trully beneficial for you. Not everyone has the thick skin necessary for a competitive environment and I see way too many people feeling crushed at the end of the day. I personally think that performing is a million gagillion times more rewarding and fun than competing! I’ll take a showcase over a competition any day!

Miss you guys, wish school wasn’t eating my life!

Fleur

[Fleur]

Thank Mary Ellyn! I had a wonderful time at your studio and am glad that you enjoyed the workshops!!!

[Fleur]

Thanks Angela! Can’t wait to see you girls again! Veeners, go check out Angela’s july challenge!!!! Hope to meet some Texans soon https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

Fleur

[Fleur]

Woohoo! I’m so excited to come to Texas! This is will be my last state to hit before I have to go back to school https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif Hope to see you there!!!

Fleur

[Fleur]

Hope to meet lots of Veeners from the Philadelphia area! It will be my first time in PA so I’m excited!

Fleur

[Fleur]

Looking forward to this! Can’t wait to see some Veeners https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

Fleur

[Fleur]

Jeng and Hils, Shelley is going to post about it and get a feel for who wants to take my workshops so tell her you want me to come!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

[Fleur]

I will keep updating as studios confirm with me and I am also posting a seperate thread for each location. Please bear with me!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

Friday May 21st – available for privates and semi privates at Chic Physique in Bethesday for the DC Pole Convention weekend

Friday June 4th to Sunday June 6th – Multiple workshops at Brassy Butterfly in Portland, Oregon. (Still waiting for official times but the dates are set)

Friday June 11th to sunday June 13th – Possible workshops in Denver, Colorado (not yet confirmed)

Saturday June 19th – Workshop at Ultimate Pole Studio in Gilroy, California (see official thread)

Monday June 28th to wednesday June 30th – Workshops at Chic Physique in Betheday, Maryland/Pole Pressure in DC/ Pole Power in Ocean City, Maryland (times to be determined)

Thursday July 1st – Workshops at Wonder Women Pole in Lake Orion, Michigan (time to be determined)

Friday July 2nd to sunday July 4th – Workshops at Aradia Fitness in London, Ontario (see official thread)

Monday July 5th to tuesday July 6th – Workshops at Aradia Fitness in Toronto, Ontario (times to be determined)

Wednesday July 7th to thursday July 8th – Workshops at Studio 409 in Montreal, Quebec (times to be determined)

Friday July 9th to saturday July 10th – Workshops at the Girl Spot in Trumbull, Connecticut (times to be determined)

Sunday July 11th – Workshops at Curvvy Diva Fitness in Chicago, Illinois (see official thread)

Saturday July 17th – Workshops at Art of the Catwalk in Tallahassee, Florida (see official thread)

Monday July 19th to Tuesday July 20th – Possible workshops at Zensual Dance in Dallas, Texas

Wednesday July 21st to Friday July 23rd – Workshops at PoleLaTeaz in Houston, Texas (times to be determined)

Saturday July 24th to Sunday July 25th – Possible workshops at Studio Aerial in Nashville, Tennessee

Friday July 30th – Workshops at Studio Soiree in Salt Lake City, Utah (times to be determined)

Thursday August 5th to Friday August 6th – possible workshops at Spin On Fitness in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Saturday August 7th to Sunday August 8th – workshops at Awakenings Pole Dance Fitness in Philadelphia, PA (times to be determined)

[Fleur]

Pole Jam With The Stars:
Empyrean
Terp258
finreah
Fleur

Sunday Morning Stretch with Amber Ray:
Fleur

Workshop with Amber Ray:
Finreah
Minicoopergrl

Workshop with Estee Zakar:

Workshop with Maria Luz Escalante:

Workshop with Prana:

Workshop with Sally Ann Giles:
Empyrean
Terp258

Workshop with Viorika Vencheto:

Workshop with Felix Cane:
Fleur

[Fleur]

I agree with Veena, it would be a good idea to see a physical therapist who can tell you what exercises you can do to strengthen the joint and make sure you aren’t doing anything bad to it. It also sounds like you may have some scoliosis?

Fleur

[Fleur]

Hey ladies,

The DC Pole Convention is fast approaching and I can’t wait to see you all there! I wanted to let you know that I will be available all day friday for anyone interested in privates or semi-privates at Chic Physique in Bethesda, MD (easily accesible via metro). Feel free to e-mail me at mailto:amber@poletential.com if you would like to schedule a lesson! My specialties are injury prevention/conditioning/and stretching techniques as well as spinning pole technique for those just starting on spin… but I can work with you on whatever you want! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

~Fleur (Amber Richard)

[Fleur]

There is a possibility I may come to Montreal as well… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif