Joe A Shaw PA-C - 4/22/2012

Question
Hi, so April 1st I fractured my right clavicle and also suffered a grade II - III AC ligament tear. The pain is now very minimal, and i'm starting physio therapy next week but i'm just itching to start running again. Is it okay for me to go for light jogs without compromising the healing of my bone and ligament? I'm not sure if any of this information will help but i'm 17, and relatively fit. Also, is there anything I can do to speed up the healing, or regain full function of my shoulder quicker?

Answer
Would need to see xrays to make sure healing properly,but if healing normally then jogging at 4 wks should be ok. Can't really speed up healing. Shoulder range of motion by physical therapy should help. Sometimes surgery is needed for grade 3 AC ligament tears