Air Force MEPS - Shoulder concern

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I have recently been accepted at 4 schools, one of which is an Ivy that I would really like to go to. I got in contact with an Air Force recruiter a couple of days ago regarding the HPSP scholarship. While I was not ruled out by any of his initial general medical questions, I am worried about MEPS.

I have done quite a bit of reading about the qualifications, and am wondering about a health problem I'm currently working through. Back in high school, I was on an imbalanced workout routine that led to some shoulder impingement in both sides. Since then, the problem has lingered, and I am currently in the process of doing rehab exercises to get them back into shape. I have not seen a PT/physician regarding them since high school, and I am hesitant to do so for fear that it would be so close to MEPS.

My options right now seem to be:
1) Continue rehab/strengthening exercises by myself and move forward with the HPSP application process and hope to be at full health by the time MEPS comes around.

2) Go to see a PT to get an assessment and risk have a red flag thrown up before I even start.

I appreciate any thoughts in advance.

 

[Kahr]

I would go see a professional privately and be evaluated before going to MEPS. You might consider that seeing someone regarding your health is important for not only a military evaluation, but also for your life and career in general.

If it's not something debilitating to doing your job, performing push ups, swimming, sit-ups, and running, then you will probably be fine. In any case, again, go see someone. 🙂

 

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Thanks for the input, Kahr. A couple of days ago, I scheduled an appointment to see a physical therapist friend of mine later this month to get an assessment.

I agree that aside from the short-term importance of getting this taken care of, I have many years ahead of me during which I'll be relying heavily on my shoulders.