After I swam for a month in Oct. in pain,I had an X-ray and then MRI to show that I have a partially torn rotator cuff. Doc says it "should heal by itself, given time" How long an my age of almost 75 will this take and no guarantee to a positive result is unknown to me.
Have any of had this type of surgery done and what are your results?
How long is recovery?
What do think of the repair after going back to swimming?
I have been pretty good at IM and fly.
Will I be able to recovery enough to continue these strokes?
Thanx to all that offer advice.
Listen to the PT. Also, good to learn the 4 rotator cuffs, function, and your injury. Loads of good exercises out there, but not all will benefit you either. Let your PT know with feedback. Be patient and avoid whatever aggravates the shoulder. Injuries, it turns out, can be caused by improper scapular motor control. Good luck Orca. Hope you recover fully without any surgery
Listen to the PT. Also, good to learn the 4 rotator cuffs, function, and your injury. Loads of good exercises out there, but not all will benefit you either. Let your PT know with feedback. Be patient and avoid whatever aggravates the shoulder. Injuries, it turns out, can be caused by improper scapular motor control. Good luck Orca. Hope you recover fully without any surgery
