Walter....
Yes. There are shoulder problems which can be created by poor casting. Sore shoulder may be produced, for example, by casting with the arm extended and a lot more shoulder action than is needed. This can even worsen an already existing but not symptomatic atretic tear of the rotator cuff of the shoulder.
We do NOT teach the thrust cast except to advanced students who already have good control. Without that control, elbow injury can occur.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is relative compression and irritation of the median nerve in the rather confined tissue corridor through which the nerve and flexor tendons of the hand pass. I haven't been convinced that it is produced by casting, but it is often aggravated by casting.
Gordy
From: WALTER/SUE SIMBIRSKI <simbirsw@xxxxxxx>
To: Gordon Hill <hillshead@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: RE: FW: FW: Tennis elbow/"casters' arm"
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:57:25 -0600
Gordy -
Are there any other potential problem areas (shoulder, neck, wrist) that we should consider?
Are there conditions that could affect one's casting (e.g., carpal tunnel)? I often hear students talk about shoulder problems for example.
As instructors I think we have to be aware of potential problems and things to do to alleviate a problem. There may also be times we should advise a student to seek advice from a medical professional, e.g. student has recently had a cast removed and hasn't confirmed that they are ready to begin a casting class.
Most of us aren't medical professionals and aren't qualified to make diagnoses and I'm not advocating that. Fly casting is generally considered to be a sport with low physical stress so it may be tempting to ignore minor aches and pains when flirting with repetitive stress injuries.
Walter
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Subject: RE: FW: FW: Tennis elbow/"casters' arm"
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:07:58 -0400
ol Al...
This is just what I was talking about as one of the causes of this elbow problem.
Gordy
From: "Allen Crise" <flysoup@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Gordon Hill" <hillshead@xxxxxxx>
Subject: FW: FW: Tennis elbow/"casters' arm"
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:58:25 -0500
Howdy GordyHere is what Dave said about his elbow and the casting;--------------------------------------------------------------Al I think doc has some very valid points.Here is something I noticed and when I was analyzing my cast after first noticing the pain.
I typically cast in my side yard, there is zoysia which tends to catch the yarn fly when the grass gets just a little long. I have had many instances when the fly just gets stuck on the back cast I will either force it free by adding some power, or give it some quick snaps backwards to try to free it. This was the case at the ranch too this past weekend.
Do you think this is the cause, I am pretty good about pointing the tip to the ground after the stroke, and I am not known for trying to carry much over 50ft of line at any given time.
I am going to go over my casting after the conclave and see if I can pin point the problem. I know I will be VERY alert as to my tip position from here on out too!
--------------------------------------------------------------------ol Al