Looking for advice on rehabbing a separated shoulder

Posted by Seth M.

I separated my shoulder in a bike crash back in mid October. It is a level one separation, so no surgery is required. 2 days after my trip to the ER, an Ortho Surgeon told me I needed a week in a sling, followed by 7 weeks of nothing but basic use. Then I could start to add back exercise, light weights, etc. I tried to get more specific rehab exercises from him, to no avail. I actually called him back in a few days to ask again what kinds of exercise I could do to start rehabbing. He said to do what I always do but with light weights and work up slowly. When I asked about push ups or pull ups he not until I had built up strength for a month. When I asked for more detail he said curls, shoulder lifts, and "if it hurts don't do it". Thanks. I asked about PT. He said PT would rush me too quickly so he was against it. So I went home and looked on the internet to find postings. I had already read that this is one of the most common sports injuries. So it followed that there would be many postings on rehabbing. Turns out there were about 3 strings and those were all from people who'd suffered more serious injuries requiring surgery. And the rehabbing was all about heavy weight lifting. So I have to say I am really excited for Wellsphere! I can't wait to find others who have had a level one separation and to learn more about how someone has rehabbed and the challenges, etc. If that's you, please write me back.