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Old 30th Jan 2014, 10:40
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zorin
 
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I was recently diagnosed with "Shoulder Impingement", unable to lift arm through about 90-120 deg.
Damage caused by picking up heavy chart folder, with arm behind at full stretch .

Painful for weeks and not improving , referred to physiotherapist and within 3 sessions of gentle exercise and massage, the condition has improved .
Reasonably full recovery expected with 6-8 weeks .
If not: MRI scan , maybe keyhole op and then more physio.

In civilian world you spend hours and hours hunched up in confined cockpits , after years of this it is hardly surprising , especially with age , that the surrounding muscles weaken .

Take care , wish you a speedy recovery.
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