It is time to get things moving along with my rehabilitation from my Type II SLAP tear. I have officially been cleared out of my sling as of a few days ago.
Yesterday, I went to physical therapy and got cleared for full range of motion in all planes. However, I am not close to full range, yet. As hard as it might be for me progress slowly and know my limitations, I know that this new intact labrum is an expensive new chance to do things the correct way. I became aware and educated on how to protect my shoulder too late for surgical intervention, but now it is time for me to become proactive and make sure that this surgically repaired shoulder lasts me for as long as possible so I do not have to have any more surgeries on my left shoulder any time soon.
Unfortunately, I have seen this case with a lot of people I have observed. The movement patterns are performed with little care and technique until there is signs of pain and dysfunction that puts a limit on what can be performed. It is a reactive nature instead of proactive.
Being proactive to improve movement to build both inner and outer strength is something, now more than ever, I hold dear to my heart since I have been on the other side. I know how it feels to not be able to do basic movement patterns because of pain and movement dysfunction that couldn't be improved without surgical intervention.
It is time for me to put my words into practice, I have been learning and teaching more and more, and now am very excited to be going through the trials of re-learning how to use my left arm and create movement patterns that are fluid and pain free
It is time for a more proactive you.
