Concept2 Forum

Great forum here, and I need some input.

After devoting more time to erging, I started getting some shoulder tendinitis in my right shoulder.

I believe technique was sound, from watching vid clips posted here, and I also have Xeno's technique DVD. I am 5' 10" about 170 lbs and row at a drag factor of 100 (damper 3)

PB's where 500m 1:38.7 r38, 1000m 3:35 r31, 2000m 7:25 r31

I'm 32 and just using the erg for overall fitness/conditioning. But, it's frustrating having the shoulder act up as my times where still improving.

I've been using the book "The 7-minute rotator cuff Solution" for shoulder rehab with good results.

For anyone with shoulder tendinitis from erging how long till you were back to 100% on the erg? I don't want to rush back and re-aggravate my shoulder.

Shoulder feels good doing pushups, pullups, deadlifts etc.

Would slides help lesson pressure on the shoulder by making the rower dynamic? I was thinking it might since you would be holding the handle as you push the erg away from you.

Any input would be appreciated.

No real insights but...
Although your technique may be fine as far as rowing fast is concerned, if you have an injury, fairly subtle changes in how you are rowing may make big difference. Make sure your shoulders are relaxed and that you are not hunching your shoulders anytime during the stroke. Also do some experiments in how you hold your elbows. Raise them and lower them slightly and see what happens. Try rowing without pulling with your arms. First row with legs and back only, arms straight. IF that doesn't hurt, add the arms but lightly pull through, just going through the motions.
If your shoulders feel good during weight lifting and other exercises there is a reasonable chance that you are doing something to hurt them on the erg. It may be fairly subtle and hard to figure out.
And of course be careful better to go easy now then to really injure your self and be out for a long time.

Thanks Nosmo.

I took about a month off erging and tried a few short pieces and still doesn't feel 100% I am going to give it some more time to rest.

I'll try some of your ideas when I start back up.