Inspired by Nancy's quest for swimmer shoulder data, I am trying the following poll. Pick the option that best describes your situation. Thanks.
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I was one of those PT not sufficient, surgery needed. I had surgery for rotator cuff tear 2 and half years ago. (Not swimming but a skiing accident) Based on my current cruise pace and yardage, I'm at about 85/90% of what I was. There is still some pain and it was a long road back including extensive post surgery PT and two aborted come back attempts due to re-inflamation of shoulder. Right now, knock on wood, the third attempt is successful, I plan to swim my first event in over three years this Sunday, a 2.4 mile open water event in Ft. Collins, Colorado. I now say event as I'm swimming it but not racing. Along with the weight gain it was depressing as I was simply not as passionate about other sports so had a hard time finding an alternative.
I was one of those PT not sufficient, surgery needed. I had surgery for rotator cuff tear 2 and half years ago. (Not swimming but a skiing accident) Based on my current cruise pace and yardage, I'm at about 85/90% of what I was. There is still some pain and it was a long road back including extensive post surgery PT and two aborted come back attempts due to re-inflamation of shoulder. Right now, knock on wood, the third attempt is successful, I plan to swim my first event in over three years this Sunday, a 2.4 mile open water event in Ft. Collins, Colorado. I now say event as I'm swimming it but not racing. Along with the weight gain it was depressing as I was simply not as passionate about other sports so had a hard time finding an alternative.
