Welcome DMH,
Only you know if swimming is OK. If you think it is... it is. If it causes flare-ups a significant percentage of the time, it's probably not.
I just saw a rehash in the newspaper of a study that was presented in October at NASS. I very large group (I believe it was over a thousand) was randomized into several different PT regimens. There were more than 3 groups, but the upshot of the study was to effectively compare PT,
1. avoiding directions of movement that caused pain.
2. stressing the direction of movement that caused pain (we have to losen up this area!)
3. equal on both sides. (you must maintain balance.)
As many would predict... Group 1 had measurably better outcomes.
Unfortunately for us, what is right for 1 is wrong for another and you can't tell who is who... be smart, you are in charge, if it hurts don't do it too much... unless you really like it!
Mark
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