Mentally checking in on where we physically are is important. Monday was one of those days for the the author. We’ve had a cadaver tendon for an ACL in my right knee since 2010. or was it 2008. I can’t remember when I went from playing and developing baseball players to coaching, playing and officiating soccer. That’s too long ago to remember. Needless to say, if you are going to SUP. Get and wear a paddling specific life jacket. The typical USCG approved lifejacket for jet skis, wake boarding, wake surfing and water skiing is not ideal for the down dogs, up dogs and typical SUP propulsion. Needless to say, the author is not a fan of SUP in water less than .5 meters deep, with fake sandbags, an other ways to deter waves for those swimming.
Yes, if you have an impact that could be an injury trauma and notice pain or changes in your ROM, go to the doctor. Get that x-ray or MRI to rule out fractures or ligament damage.
