sifting PM

I had my PM implanted in Feb. I have entered Senior Olympic competition. I'm 72 years old. My PM is on my right side and I'm right handed. I shot basketball, threw a frisbee, pitched horseshoes, botcheball, corn hole, crochet, walked a 5k in 34 minutes. I have shoveled planted bushes. I feel fine but my chest, shoulder area still feels stiff. Does that seem normal?

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stiffness

by Tracey_E - 2013-05-11 02:05:25

When you were healing the first few weeks, did you move your arm normally aside from the restriction about keeping it lower than shoulder level. Some people get too cautious and don't use the arm enough while healing and the shoulder stiffens up. Start moving it gently and see if it loosens up, though it sounds like you've already been doing that. Have you tried a heating pad? If it doesn't get better on its own, physical therapy can help.

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