I have been diagnosed with a shoulder impingement and it is really hampering my plans to start working out again. I tried exercies and stretching, but it hasen't gotten any better. I was told surgury is an option, and I am seriously thinking about it. Has anyone gone through it and how did it change your swimming if at all?
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I'm working on an article for American Fitness about the anatomy of the shoulder, common dysfunctions, and how to promote better shoulder function, which will print in the Nov-Dec issue. I'm going to try to get a pdf format I can share.
That would be terrific. I still have limiting issues with my shoulder, but I have found that I can swim long distances at a moderate speed. However, I still can not race hard at "shorter distances" (a mile or less). The funny part is that after a long swim at an easy pace my shoulder feels better than before the swim. I hope over time I am going to be able to train hard enough to race a mile without pain. I think a better strengthening program will get me there.
I'm working on an article for American Fitness about the anatomy of the shoulder, common dysfunctions, and how to promote better shoulder function, which will print in the Nov-Dec issue. I'm going to try to get a pdf format I can share.
That would be terrific. I still have limiting issues with my shoulder, but I have found that I can swim long distances at a moderate speed. However, I still can not race hard at "shorter distances" (a mile or less). The funny part is that after a long swim at an easy pace my shoulder feels better than before the swim. I hope over time I am going to be able to train hard enough to race a mile without pain. I think a better strengthening program will get me there.
