Just wanted to share some information with my online swimming enthusiasts. After a month of "recovery" from my shoulder injury I was still not where I wanted to be (I am too impatient I know), so I went to see a PT yesterday. He did things to my arm/shoulder that I was certain would have my upper body in traction by the time the sun came up this AM. My premenition was to be incorrect as I feel fine this AM. I feel some muscle soreness from doing my cuff exercises with some threa-band but other than that I feel very good. I have decided to give my shoulder a week off of any pulling and stick to kicking workouts; talk about boring. Has anybody else ever received a trasndermal electrical transfer of anti-inflamatory? I got one yesterday and I am wondering how legit this practice is. I don't suspect that it is dangerous but I do question it's effectiveness. If I am not getting prodded with needles and surgical instruments I tend to think that something is not right. Perhaps I am opening a new door for myself.
Parents
Former Member
I had my second appointment today and the PT was a bit confused about my MRI diagnosis as compared to where my pain was actually coming from. After various movement tests he found that my left shoulder is actually a bit unstable and that is likely the cause of my problems. Because of this, much of the exercise done in our meetings has probably set me further back as it was directed at the wrong areas. His suggestion was to continue with the thera-band cuff strengthening exercises every day and that should help to stabilize the joint. He also mentioned that I may never fully recover the stability in that arm and that I should probably avoid competetive swimming or any other event that involves overhead use of the arm with great force. I don't know if he is just preparing me for the worst or what. I thought that some minor instability was easily cured with cuff exercises. My MRI showed my labrum to be intact as well as the connecting tendons. I don't think that I have any real hardware issues. Any opinions? I am at wit's end with this injury. What I wouldn't give to be past this when I wake up tomorrow.
I had my second appointment today and the PT was a bit confused about my MRI diagnosis as compared to where my pain was actually coming from. After various movement tests he found that my left shoulder is actually a bit unstable and that is likely the cause of my problems. Because of this, much of the exercise done in our meetings has probably set me further back as it was directed at the wrong areas. His suggestion was to continue with the thera-band cuff strengthening exercises every day and that should help to stabilize the joint. He also mentioned that I may never fully recover the stability in that arm and that I should probably avoid competetive swimming or any other event that involves overhead use of the arm with great force. I don't know if he is just preparing me for the worst or what. I thought that some minor instability was easily cured with cuff exercises. My MRI showed my labrum to be intact as well as the connecting tendons. I don't think that I have any real hardware issues. Any opinions? I am at wit's end with this injury. What I wouldn't give to be past this when I wake up tomorrow.
