From modified exercises during injury onwards

[crazycanuck]

Ok ladies I need some assistance & i do hope this makes sense

First, my knee ligaments are healing nicely but not 100% yet. In addition, my collarbone/clavicle is coming along too. Second, i'm starting to get back into modified forms of exercise-swimming, water walking and pilates. Third, i start physio on Dec 17th (can't wait to start!!!) as the leg brace is no longer required after the 15th..

If you've ever had an injury that takes quite a while to heal can you please tell me how often you exercised??

My question is how often should i swim & for how long especially if my left area near my collarbone ends up tight and doesn't feel right after? I can swim for 1/2hr straight at the moment and wonder if that's too much 4x's a week. Would combining swimming along with water walking be the right equation?

What about loosening up the left side after exercise? Do i apply heat or just do some type of stretch?

Oh so many more questions but they'll have to wait until i start physio & bend my knee 90 degrees...

Thanks again for your help

C