So Your Doctor Said You Can Return To Sports

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What Does That Really Mean?

I had a patient not too long ago that was told by her doctor that she may resume swimming.

Being as excited as she was, she went out the very next day and swam a hard 50+ laps. Two days later when returning to physical therapy she complained about a constant pain/ache in her shoulder.

It took us another two weeks before she was able to start swimming at a light pace for approximately 25 laps.

There is a valuable lesson to be learned with this person’s misfortune.

When a doctor states that you can resume sports, they are assuming that this will be done in a gradual manner with supervision from your Physical Therapist. 

Therefore it is recommended that you speak with your healthcare provider before returning to play.

We can outline how to properly resume athletic activity in order to ensure a speedy yet comfortable return without causing re-injury.

If you have had an injury that is keeping you out of your favorite sport, give us a call! (585) 218-0240