My therapist suggested that I return to full stroke swimming even though I am not fully recovered from my injury. My rotator muscles are still relatively weak and have a low level of stamina but he thinks that swimming without PAIN will speed the recovery process. It should help me gain stamina and strength as well as allow my cuff muscles to re-coordinate themselves with each other. I was swimming about a mile a day when I was injured so where should I aim for now? The therapist said to stay away from pain but left it at that. Should I cut it down to 800 yards pain free? Should I swim a mile if I can do it pain free? I am also planning on doing my exercises after I swim so that my shoulders are fresh when I get in the water. Is that a good plan?
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good common sense in actually stopping at 150 yds when the pain started. Maybe this is the time to practice flip turns as you only need to take a few strokes before you turn and then a few after. Meaning--you don't go too far out from the wall.
I would mention to the therapist what happened. Also--keep a written record of what you're doing. This could be of value to both you and the doctor in making future decisions.
good common sense in actually stopping at 150 yds when the pain started. Maybe this is the time to practice flip turns as you only need to take a few strokes before you turn and then a few after. Meaning--you don't go too far out from the wall.
I would mention to the therapist what happened. Also--keep a written record of what you're doing. This could be of value to both you and the doctor in making future decisions.
