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I hurt my shoulder 3 weeks ago at work. they are saying that it is a subscapularis strain. i do pt 3 times a week. how long does this take to heal?
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Shoulder pain: If not significantly better in 4-6 weeks it should be looked into more with x-rays, ultrasound, or mri.
Answered 11/12/2012
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It depends: If this is truly just a subscap strain and not a partial tear, then healing will likely be in the 6-12 weeks range. Of course, healing rate depends on your age, ability to rest the injured tendon, the effectiveness of rehab and a few other factors such as smoking status, etc.
Answered 11/27/2012
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