Physical Therapy

Last year, I hurt my shoulder, and when I finally told the doctor in October, she recommended physical therapy. I knew that we were leaving for FL, so I said that I would wait until next April to start physical therapy.

In December, the pain was making me so miserable that my husband suggested that I see a specialist in FL, and so I did some research. I found a doctor in my “network” and had a good reputation. The reviews about him were good, and I saw that he was a consultant for the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. I was surprised how quickly I was able to get an appointment with him. After examining me, he told me that I had rotator cuff tendonitis and I needed physical therapy. He also gave me a script for an MRI if the physical therapy didn’t help me. Then he gave me a list of recommended physical therapy centers.

I chose First Rehab, which is not too far from us. It had excellent reviews, and I liked the receptionist when I went in to ask questions. Again, I was able to get an appointment the next day. John was the person who evaluated me (he does this once a week) and came up with a treatment plan, but then Chris was the person who mainly worked on my shoulder. Chris had aides who assisted him, and sometimes there were four or five of us working out at the same time.

I feel like my shoulder has been healing. I’ve learned a lot about posture and how I should be walking and sitting. I have been trying to replicate some of the exercises at home when I can. It has been a slow process, and at times I feel impatient. I worry that it will ever feel normal again, and then remind myself how much better it is than it was in November.

Patience may be the key.

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