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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Thanks for the ideas everyone, I will consider them all. One positive thing I have noticed is that I recover much more quickly from a painful event in the shoulder. Today I feel no worse for the wear whereas a few weeks ago it might take a few days.
Thanks for the ideas everyone, I will consider them all. One positive thing I have noticed is that I recover much more quickly from a painful event in the shoulder. Today I feel no worse for the wear whereas a few weeks ago it might take a few days.
