Six Weeks Later

 

It has been six weeks and two days since my fall on the ice which resulted in a dislocated shoulder. I have been doing physical therapy at Richmond Physical Therapy which has been going quite well. I have been getting stronger and regaining my range of motion. Just about every day is a little bit better. I have returned to running and riding my bike, returned to yoga and strength training and can do almost everything around the house with the exception of a few things that require some attention and care. I am pretty confident that in a few weeks, I will be full-tilt-boogie. 

Today I had a follow up with the Orthopedic doctor at VCU Health who gave me the green light to return to all activities and basically to call if I have complications. I plan to continue PT as long as I think I can still benefit from the treatments. I am guessing another 2 or 3 weeks but it might be up to my therapist. 

I am glad to be progressing and am happy that I will be able to get back into the groove. Along those lines, I have my first race since my fall coming up this Saturday, the Dogwood Ultras 10 miler. There are longer distances going on all weekend as part of the Ultras. The 10 miler is not an ultra but is part of the running weekend. I did the race last year and had a fun time. The race is part of the Virginia State Parks Adventure Race serious so I will be trying for a good overall placing to maximize my points. I am not in as good condition as I was last year but still feel like I could contend in my age group.