Back to PT tonight; basically same exercises as first round but gentler and fewer to focus on scapular strength while avoiding pain.

The most upsetting thing about this is the disruption in my training as a volunteer member of my employer's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. We're just beginning to learn to rappel, and other activities requiring my shoulder including cribbing and shoring structures, confined space rescue, and such. The doctor's order implies NOT doing any cycling, gardening, or rappelling until the 3rd stage of his plan.

My PT seemed surprised the doctor didn't recommend surgery since my shoulder worsened during the first round of PT and seems stubborn to recover.

I am wondering what's the worst that could happen if I complete my USAR training activities unless they cause pain, while continuing with PT to improve shoulder strength. If pain worsens, then stop ---- but I'm wondering if it's worth trying this, or foolish.