Re: [Paddlewise] Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome; Scapular problems

I'll bet a good percentage of the PWers have or have had (scratch that 
last - it doesn't go away) rotator cuff problems.  And the treatments 
needed vary from rest through physical therapy and cortisone shots to 
surgery.  Depends how badly you've injured it and how long you've 
pretended it wasn't there.  I had it in both shoulders.  Six months of 
PT fixed up the right shoulder;the left shoulder needed a shot of 
cortisone (magic! I went in there unable to raise my arm, and left with 
full range of motion).  But it sneaks back periodically in one or the 
other or both shoulders.  Your therapist will teach you some exercises.  
Then it's your job to do them FOREVER. 'Cause when you don't you pay.

Joan

Anne Burton wrote:

>Anyone had rotator cuff impingement syndrome and/or scapular problems?  I'm
>now in physical therapy for these problems, which surfaced in September, and
>have seen improvement.  Wondering what experience anyone else has had?
>Specific exercises?  Successful (or not) outcomes with PT?  Timeline?
>Followup exercises or activities to insure being able to paddle?
>
>Thanks -
>
>Anne Burton
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