Hi posters. I'm new to this forum and need some advice. My MRI confirmed a labral tear in my right shoulder (SLAP lesion, type 2). The surgeon suggested I try physical therapy for a few months and continue to swim on it and see what the pain is like before deciding whether to have surgery. My questions:
1) Have any of you had this surgery? If so, were you happy with the result? How long was your recovery?
2) Are there any of you that were able to manage this injury without surgery? If so, were there any specific activities and excercises that you found helpful?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, I'm 18 and it has just been confirmed that I have a type two Slap tear on my right shoulder. I've been swimming fine with it (only minor pain during intense fly/back workouts) for about a year with physio.
A couple of weeks ago I was swimming in a competition and as I hit the wall comming in from 50free, I felt my shoulder twist. The next day the pain was so bad I had to get out during warm up and miss the rest of the meet. After seeing specialists, it seems surgery is the only answer, as I tore ligaments in the second injury. I have been told it is not too painful and after 6 weeks in a sling and about 4-5 months out of the water, I should be ready for training again. I have a competition this weekend and my coach is prepared to support my choice of swimming or not...I'm wondering if the estimations on recovery are correct and if after the five months if I'll be ry to compete in a regular season. My mom feels the sooner the better for surgery as it's only going to get worse, although I'm quite reluctant. Is it worth it? Is total movement regained? Does it affect preformance in any stroke?
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Hi, I'm 18 and it has just been confirmed that I have a type two Slap tear on my right shoulder. I've been swimming fine with it (only minor pain during intense fly/back workouts) for about a year with physio.
A couple of weeks ago I was swimming in a competition and as I hit the wall comming in from 50free, I felt my shoulder twist. The next day the pain was so bad I had to get out during warm up and miss the rest of the meet. After seeing specialists, it seems surgery is the only answer, as I tore ligaments in the second injury. I have been told it is not too painful and after 6 weeks in a sling and about 4-5 months out of the water, I should be ready for training again. I have a competition this weekend and my coach is prepared to support my choice of swimming or not...I'm wondering if the estimations on recovery are correct and if after the five months if I'll be ry to compete in a regular season. My mom feels the sooner the better for surgery as it's only going to get worse, although I'm quite reluctant. Is it worth it? Is total movement regained? Does it affect preformance in any stroke?
