I just got back from my last visit with my sports medicine doctor and he has recommeded orthoscopic surgery on my shoulder. After at least nine months of xray's, an mri, a cortizone shot, and a great rehab program the pain and catching in my shoulder just won't go away. After 30+ years of swimming and never having an injury that required surgery, I'm a little reluctant go under the knife.
I wondering if any of you can give me some advice regarding labrum tear surgery, rehab, and recovery time.
I am having a second opinion..... but would like to have more..
Thanks everyone..
Dennis
I truely feel that my problems have been caused be an inbalance in body strength, posture, and flexibility.
Balance is indeed the name of the game here, Dennis. Maintaining the proper balance between strength and proper stroke technique is extremely important to continue a consistent swimming regimen without injuries.
Many swimmers ignore the necessity of developing proper stroke technique until an injury finally happens. A physical therapist I know told me that people tend to avoid practicing proper training (whether swimming or otherwise) in favor of sheer strength, until after they get injured, when they finally wake up to the realization that proper execution is just as important.
Prevention should be a primary focus in swimming, through learning correct technique and incorporating variety into workouts. Hopefully other swimmers will take heed!
Good luck in your continued recovery.
I truely feel that my problems have been caused be an inbalance in body strength, posture, and flexibility.
Balance is indeed the name of the game here, Dennis. Maintaining the proper balance between strength and proper stroke technique is extremely important to continue a consistent swimming regimen without injuries.
Many swimmers ignore the necessity of developing proper stroke technique until an injury finally happens. A physical therapist I know told me that people tend to avoid practicing proper training (whether swimming or otherwise) in favor of sheer strength, until after they get injured, when they finally wake up to the realization that proper execution is just as important.
Prevention should be a primary focus in swimming, through learning correct technique and incorporating variety into workouts. Hopefully other swimmers will take heed!
Good luck in your continued recovery.
