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11-30-10 | 01:27 PM

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alcanoe

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Originally Posted by Yen

First day of PT was interesting. The PT confirmed my belief that I have tendinosis, not tendinitis ("tendinitis doesn't last this long").

Based on the objective/subjective observations, he also believes there is a partial tear in one of the rotator cuff muscles.

I did several different exercises, some of which I am to do at home on days when I don't go to PT. This morning, my triceps hurt more than the last time I did an upper-body work-out at the gym (2 months ago).

I was asked to do a modified sideways plank (on my knees rather than my feet). I couldn't do that for even a second without a lot of pain (2 months ago I could do that for at least 1 minute on each side, pain-free). The PT was very surprised (I wasn't), then said "We have a lot of work to do...". If he thought I should be able to do that, and then was surprised when I couldn't, I wonder if there's something else going on or if things are worse than they suspect.

I wonder how he can tell the difference between muscle tear and tendon tear. Pure speculation?

I too have difficulty with the side plank. However, my next phase is build up to doing them as they are good core for mountain biking. An advantage of rehabilitating ones self is that you are more free to experiment and can adjust more quickly to how you respond. I've done far better by being "in charge" for all my medical issues.

PT is more of a one size fits all deal based on my and my wife's limited experiences. However, I am seriously biased against P therapists as I am nutritionists based on the experience. I'm also very skeptical of doctors.

When I had the shoulder/cuff operation, I had a deal with the surgeon that there was to be no PT. He was to train me on the exercises and I'd take care of it. Within about 5-months I was canoeing well again. And that's from an almost completely severed tendon. Sure it still hurt some, But that lasted for maybe a few months more.

I tend to push things and work with the doctors to set my upper limits.

Al

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