Keeners is an amazing camp where teens who love paddling, it
provides the perfect opportunity for its participants to push their limits and
step out of their comfort zone. Although Keener coaches do an incredible job on
safety, injuries are inevitable. I sprained my ankle just three days into our
session. I was terrified I would be out for the majority of the session, but
now just two days later I'm back on the water throwing airscrews. Here’s how to
get back on the water as fast as possible and get back to doing what we love.
As soon as you realize you’re actually hurt, or suspect you
might be, talk to your coaches and figure out our next steps, whether you’re
taking off the water ASAP or just floating out the rest of the day.
Between all the coaches, they’ve experienced almost every
injury one can from kayaking. That also means they’ll know how to best help you
recover from your injury.
TAKE TIME OFF THE WATER!!! Pushing through the pain can turn
what could have been just a day or two off the water into an entire session.
Respect your body and give it time and its amazing what it can recover from.
And most importantly, eat lots of Nutella (at least two spoonful’s
a day) and to always remember to stay positive and that the river’s not going
anywhere.
Stay safe, SYOTR,
-Reilly
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