Physical Therapy

Yes, as the title suggests, this offseason has not gone as planned. 6 weeks ago was the last time I was able to lift weights. After my last weight session, my right shoulder was extra sore. It was worse the next day, but by Monday it was feeling a bit better. But for the next 4 weeks it didn't really get any better. So I went to the doctor, and he gave me 2 weeks of anti-inflamatory medicine and 8 sessions of physical therapy. Apparently I have a shoulder impingement (sp?). So I have to strengthen my rotator cuff and I should be good to go. I've already had 3 sessions over the last 2 weeks. I have been doing some exercises every night. And I am finally seeing some improvement, so that is good. But 2 of my 3 goals this offseason were improving my strength and improving my swimming technique. I haven't lifted weights for 6 weeks and I haven't swam for 4-5 weeks. The physical therapist said I shouldn't swim, and I assumed that I shouldn't lift either. It's also stopped my core exercises because they involve a lot of leaning on my arm. So needless to say, I have been doing a lot of running and biking on my new trainer. I really like my new trainer.

Hopefully I will be fully healed soon and back on track. On another note, I decided this year I will add a half marathon to my list of races. Then maybe a 1/2 ironman distance race in 2012.

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