Rotator Cuff Repair

[MossRoad]

Yep, electrodes, gel, heat, ultrasound, manipulation by some guy with big meat-hook hands, warm towel and a nap for 20 minutes, 3 times a week for 6-8 weeks. I used to be able to throw a softball 300 feet on the fly, but now am down to about 200 after warming up. I'm 42. I miss being able to just stand up and toss one a mile, but that is what caused the damage in the first place. I'm pretty sure if I started working out regularly I could get back to 250 feet. I'll never be able to toss it 300 again, but now I just throw to my cutoff man like I should have in the first place. At least I can still go down to the river and skip rocks with my daughters and my arm doesn't hurt. That's good enough for me. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Wood_Butcher_Dav]

I just turned 45. I injured my left shoulder last Labor Day by falling backwards and catching myself with a straight arm, which tore the cuff. The surgery was November 15th. I am doing therapy three times a week and will continue to work hard at home. Just have to see what the next 30 days will get me. It is less painful (almost none) during the course of everyday activities. Thanks for the support

Dave

 

[cowboydoc]

You're young enough Dave that you shouldn't have to have that done. Push it extremely hard. You won't injure it. That's the most common thing I hear from my patients is that it hurt and they were afraid to push it further.

 

[TresCrows]

Leaving the duct tape idea behind. I know Cowboydoc is an expert but I am surprised that swimming has not been mentioned--that is assuming you can swim (dog paddling does not count) I think water is an excellent resistence provider. I am (was) a swimmer, ran 6 k and even a few marathons and have done the Triathlon thing also. I think if you had access to a pool that would be a good exercise for you. J