Update on Maggotx Surgery.........

Had my Surgery on April 10......The Doc said the Rotator Cuff was really messed up (badly torn) and he did lots of internal stitches and small bone screws which will stay in place and grow into the tendons...I had a rough time for the first few days with pain and sleeping sitting up....the last couple of days have been a little easier. I started PT the day after the surgery.....It was GREAT finally taking a shower, thanks to Saran Wrap Press and Seal......here is the rehab schedule.....Hope to be back to Disc Golf by Summer 2007...!!!!!!...mag

Phase 1 (0 to 6 weeks)	Passive range of motion exercises only for almost all tears. Active-assisted range of motion for very small tears or repairs with exceptionally good tissue
Phase 2 (6 to 12 weeks)	Full passive motion Begin active-assisted motion Strengthen intact cuff muscles Begin to strengthen the muscles that stabilize the shoulder blade
Phase 3 (12 to 16 weeks)	Passive stretching beyond the patient's own range of motion Strengthening the repaired cuff muscles More strengthening of the stabilizers of the shoulder blade
Phase 4 IV (> 16 weeks)	Functional strengthening Rehabilitation for sports