I can't imagine you having a full range of motion while ever the metal is still in.
Well, the physio I saw is from the "sports medicine" dept of the centre in the same building as my surgeon. There is also a seperate physiotherapy practise in the building as well so I guess they are specialising in different areas.
The way the physio talked I got the impression he was expecting that I would get back full ROM, I guess it's really up to whether I get any impingement which is so far so good
The physio was quite familiar with what I had done, this place seems to specialise in dealing with athletes and getting them right.
I knew this partly because he was interested to know if he had to get me right for a particular event/race?
I told him I had written off competing seriously in anything involving the shoulder this summer and just wanted to get the body right, but as I have stated earlier this surgeon got an ironman sorted for Kona (Hawaii) 6 weeks after the same op, so I guess it depends on how hard you want to push your rehab and what risk you are prepared to take on your long term health. Aussie rules footballers are classic examples, just look at them later in life when they are hobbling around
Is it going to stay?
The surgeon wants it in for another 6 months but he is flexible and was happy to leave it in longer if I wanted to time the op with other commitments.
I guess in your case it couldnt hurt to go see someone like this and have the shoulder assessed, they may be able to recommend excercises that will lessen the likelihood of long term wear and tear