Week 8 of Rehab!!! - Slowly but Surely

So it is now 8 weeks since the operation and everything still seems to be going to plan.

2013 began with a trip to the physio on the 2nd of Jan where i was assessed for range of movement at the shoulder joint. 

My range was measured at 110 degree on extension and 90 degree on abduction. The physio then proceeded to manipulate the joint through all planes of movement and then focused on releasing the tension through the joint capsule and subscapularis. I have to say, I did shed a tear or two (felt like she was trying to rip the arm from the socket). I was then given two additional exercises to add to the ones I was already doing, to try and start to increase my range and begin light strengthening of the muscles.

Exercise 1; Active extension of the arm to a tolerable range.

Exercise 2; Abduction of the arm to a tolerable range.

Exercise 3; Supported body weight extension on exercise ball

Exercise 4; Supported Abduction arm roll outs on exercise ball

Exercise 5; Prone resistance band overhead extensions to tolerable range.

I was then cleared to lose the sling for good! Plus, i was told that I could return to teaching my spin classes!!! ‘Music’ to my ears... but reminded to be careful not to aggravate the joint at ANYTIME.

So, within 3 hours of leaving the physio I was back on the timetable to teach 4 spins for the rest of that week! Ha, ha, haa ;-)

My 1st class back was a joke! I thought I was going to die in the warm up and by the time the class was finished.... so was I! So there is a social experiment right there, doing nothing but eating, sleeping, drinking and walking just does not cut it!! Although the majority of that was done to excess to be fair! Im only human, LOL!

So on the following Saturday I got one of the PT’s at the gym ( a LM Instructor and great PT), Kevin to do my body stats... I wont reveal what they were right now, but I am logging them for the final post where all will be revealed from beginning to end with photographic evidence - This might not be a pretty sight! LOL! I felt great afterwards as I now had a starting point and a clear focus to work on. The journey will be challenging but I have been there before so, its not impossible!?

I then have been relying on H and another great LM instructor / PT at the gym called Aaron (junior Mr Ireland, so keep your eyes open for this guy! he knows his stuff and walks the walk) to help me through the rehab exercises, ensuring that I challenge the stretches but don’t over do them.

So far i am already back doing 6 regular spins but, still not able to lift at all. However, i should hopefully be able to start some core and leg work in the not too distant future. Every now and then I get a little twinge / pain just to remind me that I am still in the healing process, that i am human and to let the process run its course!

So until next time, onwards and upwards! Taking a challenge and making a change ;)