WIPE OUT!

[MetalBoar]

Well I’ll have to see what the physiotherapist says in a few weeks time…

It’s a persistent problem and this time it was aggravated by the very rehabilitation exercises the physio gave me!

Is this the same physiotherapist? ^^^ I may have some idea what the problem is...

 

[Gyakuto]

Is this the same physiotherapist? ^^^ I may have some idea what the problem is...

It is the same one. She knew I was a little better informed than most of her patients so she recommended these
Youtube channels

https://www.youtube.com/@bess-upper-limbs

….and her recommendations for rehab exercises fall into what is being said in them and other resources. Jo Gibson’s videos are especially good and research based. One of the take home messages is that rotator cuffs injuries take at least 3 months before things improve (in the absence of diabetes and being old) which is why I’ve waited this long before seeing the physio again.

I think the issue is I have a type III (hooked) acromial arch which means the supraspinatus tendon is constantly rubbing against the ‘roof‘ of the shoulder, even with the rehab exercises are doing this! So I’m trying to straighten it to a type II (curved) or even type 1 (flat) with the hanging exercises and then the rehab exercise can address the tendinopathy. In the mean time I’m doing the minimal recommended exercises i.e. circular arm pendulum and isometric external rotation exercises and it does seem to be improving as I get into my fourth month!

I’d be interested in your ideas, though, MetalBoar!