Shoulder Arthroscopy

rhinothing316 · 01-31-2008, 03:24 AM

Hi guys,

I injured my shoulder in Jan 2006 and was finally diagonsed with a slap lesion late last year. My doctor's recommened a shoulder arthroscopy which I'm having a week Monday.

My biggest concern is whether I can actually return to weight training. I can't believe this is true, but I've read some articles online (which I realise can always be bogus) and even my shoulder specialist said there's a chance I won't be able to do it at all. Problem with the latter he's admitted to me countless times he doesn't see the point in lifting weights so he's very biased!

At the moment I'm able to go to the gym but exercises like squats, dips, pull-ups and benching I just can't do because my shoulder screams in pain! If anyone has had the surgery or knows if I will be able to return I'd really appreciate it, as not being able to do it at all is far worse than being able to at least train in some capacity.

Thanks and sorry for the massive post!

Rhino

1quick1 · 01-31-2008, 03:30 AM

I haven't had the issue but for many people they have problems their whole lives after shoulder injuries. I know a couple guys who can't do heavy OH pressing or incline bench pressing because of their shoulders. The best thing to do is just take it slow and steady and build your strength up and avoid reinjuring it all costs, even if that does mean sucking up your pride and dropping 30lbs off the bar for a few months. Good luck with the surgery and hopefully you can get back to 100% as soon as possible and start throwing the weights around again.

**IainDaniel** · 01-31-2008, 07:07 AM

I just got Diagnosed with a SLAP lesion as well. Depending on how bad the tear is you are looking at close to 6 months to get near full range of motion left after the surgery. It will take approximately 3 months for the Labrum to properly heal.

Beyond 6 months will more then likely be working the strength back in. There is no definative answer, everyone heals at different times, and we don't know how bad your injury is.

AndyJC · 02-09-2008, 11:04 PM

I've had both shoulders done. The key to returning is to take recovery very seriously. I've added a lot of rotator cuff exercises to my routine and am actually stronger now than I was before surgery.

The thing to consider is that a slap tear is a structural injury, it doesn't heal on it's own. So your outcome post op is either better or the same as you are now...

**IainDaniel** · 02-10-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyJC

I've had both shoulders done. The key to returning is to take recovery very seriously. I've added a lot of rotator cuff exercises to my routine and am actually stronger now than I was before surgery.

The thing to consider is that a slap tear is a structural injury, it doesn't heal on it's own. So your outcome post op is either better or the same as you are now...

Andy has a good site, to learn about SLAP tears and communicate with other people about there experiences.

The site has been a valuable tool during my research.

AndyJC · 02-10-2008, 11:34 AM

Hey thanks man! I thought the name looked familar.

Anyone trying to find the site. The link is slaptear.com - The Sports Injury Community Pretty good discussion around slap tears and rotator cuff injuries.

Rubes · 02-10-2008, 03:24 PM

i might just have to check that place out

01-31-2008, 03:24 AM	#1
rhinothing316 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2	Shoulder Arthroscopy Hi guys, I injured my shoulder in Jan 2006 and was finally diagonsed with a slap lesion late last year. My doctor's recommened a shoulder arthroscopy which I'm having a week Monday. My biggest concern is whether I can actually return to weight training. I can't believe this is true, but I've read some articles online (which I realise can always be bogus) and even my shoulder specialist said there's a chance I won't be able to do it at all. Problem with the latter he's admitted to me countless times he doesn't see the point in lifting weights so he's very biased! At the moment I'm able to go to the gym but exercises like squats, dips, pull-ups and benching I just can't do because my shoulder screams in pain! If anyone has had the surgery or knows if I will be able to return I'd really appreciate it, as not being able to do it at all is far worse than being able to at least train in some capacity. Thanks and sorry for the massive post! Rhino

01-31-2008, 07:07 AM	#3
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,612	I just got Diagnosed with a SLAP lesion as well. Depending on how bad the tear is you are looking at close to 6 months to get near full range of motion left after the surgery. It will take approximately 3 months for the Labrum to properly heal. Beyond 6 months will more then likely be working the strength back in. There is no definative answer, everyone heals at different times, and we don't know how bad your injury is.
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

02-09-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
AndyJC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	I've had both shoulders done. The key to returning is to take recovery very seriously. I've added a lot of rotator cuff exercises to my routine and am actually stronger now than I was before surgery. The thing to consider is that a slap tear is a structural injury, it doesn't heal on it's own. So your outcome post op is either better or the same as you are now...
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Rubes your sisters better Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 1,144 Blog Entries: 1 Photos: 5	i might just have to check that place out
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01-31-2008, 03:30 AM	#2
1quick1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 80 Photos: 4	I haven't had the issue but for many people they have problems their whole lives after shoulder injuries. I know a couple guys who can't do heavy OH pressing or incline bench pressing because of their shoulders. The best thing to do is just take it slow and steady and build your strength up and avoid reinjuring it all costs, even if that does mean sucking up your pride and dropping 30lbs off the bar for a few months. Good luck with the surgery and hopefully you can get back to 100% as soon as possible and start throwing the weights around again.

02-10-2008, 11:34 AM	#6
AndyJC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	Hey thanks man! I thought the name looked familar. Anyone trying to find the site. The link is slaptear.com - The Sports Injury Community Pretty good discussion around slap tears and rotator cuff injuries.
AndyJC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	slaptear.com - The Sports Injury Community