Recovering from a broken rib affecting my sparring

[dtstiachi]

congradulations

[pittbullJudoka]

Congrats on your tourny.But as far as the briken rib goes I know all too well.I broke my sternum and three ribs wrestling in highschool and last week I broke at least three more ribs sparring.The only way I know to get over the fear of getting hit in the side which you broke the ribs is fight like normal.I'm going to have totake my own advice when I get to return to class.The old saying if you fall off the horse get right back on and ride it comes to mind or you will never over come the fear of reinjury.

[AngryMatt]

See this is exactly what I was talking about... it was a bone and not soft tissue. My left leg was broken in five places a few years ago... it's fine. But the ankle is still pretty messed up.

That aside, I decided to say "screw it" and started training without the brace because I have my tabi shoes now. And while it gives out once in awhile, it appears to be ok. The strength issue is because a few tendons in that ankle just aren't connected anymore; that injury was a HUGE mess. Long surgery to clean out a ton of torn soft tissue, absolutely ridiculous.

But good to see you got back on the horse and I will continue to do so even with my shins being completely black and blue. I swear it looks I was victim of a Rodney King type beating by billy clubs. But you know what? Screw it.

[ravenzoom]

AngryMatt wrote:

But good to see you got back on the horse and I will continue to do so even with my shins being completely black and blue. I swear it looks I was victim of a Rodney King type beating by billy clubs. But you know what? Screw it.

Good courage and toughness, but in your place I would be afraid of how your ankle will fare in your older days if I you continue like this. If your shins turn blue and black, it's because your body is doing something it ain't supposed to. Anyhow, it's your life so do what you feel is best for you.

[AngryMatt]

My orthopedic surgeon cleared me to exercise without the brace, but I was always hesitant because every once in awhile my ankle would twinge from the stress. But most of that was from lifting weights... so I leave the brace on when running or weight training, but take it off for training in the dojo as it doesn't take as much stress, just more shots from the outside which doesn't affect it.