I was wondering if any of you have ever had bicept tendonitis to the point where shoulder surgery or cortizone were your options.
The doc said the injury was probably caused from too much butterfly (seeing how I'm a distance flyer). The PT didn't really help all that much. I've had a history of shoulder tendonitis and impingement syndrome in the shoulder but haven't had any problems until last year. I'm down to about 450 yards of freestyle before I know I need to stop swimming.
I've been a competitive swimmer for most of my life and am looking for alternatives to going under the knife or taking the long needle. Any advice?:confused:
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Originally posted by msgrupp
can be found on the internet but I think some of the swim companies also carry them.
They kinda look like the straps that people wear for tennis elbow EXCEPT they go around the biceps. The idea is that the biceps is prevented from rolling and it holds it in place. It comes in various sizes depending on your upper arm size. Cost (used to be) about $12 + s/h. They're made of some fuzzy type fabric with a velcro strip that you wrap around your upper arm. Some of them (at least one or 2 that I purchased) also had a kind of firm, thin plastic to apply a little more pressure.
I showed it to the ortho--and he said--give it a try--if it works--fine. I did use them post pre- and post-op.
I have no connection with the company. Website is www.cho-pat.com. The strap is $13 or 2 for $25. You're looking for the "upper arm strap".
Thanks. I plan to bring infor on product to Ortho on next visit. My concern is that my doc is not into wellness and non-RX relief/planning as much as I am. I can't see that the product would worsen my pain or injuries. And so, my question, do you have any experience using it as preventative against further injury too? I don't now have tricep problems.
ALSO, to be honest, I think that my technique in both free and fly are contributing to my injuries. I think that I extend incorrectly in free, and I think that I may be twisting my arms/shoulders in fly. I hope to find a good technique coach when I return to swimming.
Originally posted by msgrupp
can be found on the internet but I think some of the swim companies also carry them.
They kinda look like the straps that people wear for tennis elbow EXCEPT they go around the biceps. The idea is that the biceps is prevented from rolling and it holds it in place. It comes in various sizes depending on your upper arm size. Cost (used to be) about $12 + s/h. They're made of some fuzzy type fabric with a velcro strip that you wrap around your upper arm. Some of them (at least one or 2 that I purchased) also had a kind of firm, thin plastic to apply a little more pressure.
I showed it to the ortho--and he said--give it a try--if it works--fine. I did use them post pre- and post-op.
I have no connection with the company. Website is www.cho-pat.com. The strap is $13 or 2 for $25. You're looking for the "upper arm strap".
Thanks. I plan to bring infor on product to Ortho on next visit. My concern is that my doc is not into wellness and non-RX relief/planning as much as I am. I can't see that the product would worsen my pain or injuries. And so, my question, do you have any experience using it as preventative against further injury too? I don't now have tricep problems.
ALSO, to be honest, I think that my technique in both free and fly are contributing to my injuries. I think that I extend incorrectly in free, and I think that I may be twisting my arms/shoulders in fly. I hope to find a good technique coach when I return to swimming.
