It has been over a week since the DC Tri and I still have pain in my shoulder. I went to a doctor I know and trust: Dr. Raymond Thal at Town Center Orthopedics. He is an outstanding shoulder, elbow, and knee specialist and former head ortho for the Redskins (don’t like the ‘skins…Go GIANTS, but like the doc).
Q: Why do I trust him?
A: He holds about 15 United States patents and 16 international patents for devices and instruments he has invented for arthroscopic procedures through his research efforts. More importantly, he listens when you speak with him and over the past 10 years has operated on both of my knees successfully.
A couple of quick, simple tests showed significant weakness in my shoulder. Hmm…..interesting that the chiropractor I saw never checked for that. The prescription: PT and anti-inflammatory medication for 2 weeks.
I started PT last night. Range of motion tests were positive and the pain is less than it was a week ago. The focus is on rebuilding the strength and determining the cause of the weakness. However, as the rotator cuff is suspected, I am not allowed to do activities for the next week that involve rotation or compression of the AC joint.
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