Thank you both for your replies! They've both given me some questions to discuss with my physiotherapist.

I talked to my physio about my lack of progress with weight training two weeks ago, and she suggested 'pyramid' training. This is going well for my leg muscles, I think they are actually getting a bit stronger! My shoulder doesnt like it, so I'll just keep doing what I can so that it doesn't lose any strength.

I will keep up with my daily exercise. I had to skip dance tonight, my calf is in a lot of pain from my last session, so I thought I'd better not overdo it and just use the bike tonight. I really love my dancing and do not want to give it up. I have a competition May 16 that I hope I can do!!

I typically hold my stretches for about a minute. I certainly have a difficult time knowing if I am stretching it too hard (over-stretcing). I'll try to be a bit more careful. I do my stretches right after my workout.

As far as rehab goes, do either of you have any idea on how long I should be continuing physio? I'm embarrased, it seems like my physio helps fix one problem, then another occurs and I have to go back. I don't want to be a burden to my physio, but she always treats me and says it's appropriate to come. I just feel like I might have to go forever. I don't have any friends with a similar issue who never get discharged from physio. gcoe - have you ever had patients who have similar issues and are always returning?

Thanks again for all your help, I've felt very lost with all this until now.